How to prevent nail crystals from falling off & ruining designs
By Scratch Staff | 29 March 2020 | Expert Advice, Feature, Technique
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes…
This month: Hazel Dixon reveals how to apply & perfect crystal application
About Hazel
“For many years we’ve been able to follow Hazel Dixon’s journey,” comments the Beauty2trs team. “It was not difficult, as she was often found on the podium at competitions around the globe. Hazel has been a nail artist for over 13 years and has extensive experience in all aspects of nail treatments, but has a great passion for nail art designs. She has won over 50 competition awards to date.
“Hazel not only puts her skills into practice in competitions, but she is a salon and independent training academy owner with eight other training schools around the UK. She writes of all her own course material to ensure the high standards she wants for her students are met and she is constantly adding new classes in order to keep up with the latest trends & techniques.
“Hazel is familiar with both sides of competing – from being a competitor to being invited to judge nationally and internationally. She has a meticulous eye for detail and a wealth of experience and knowledge that she uses to guide and support nail professionals at every level.”
The Crystal Art class
After paying out loads of cash for gorgeous crystals, then thrilling your clients with spectacular designs, do you wait nervously for them to contact you to say another crystal has fallen off just a week after the service? Are you steering clear of crystal art because you don’t feel it lasts until the next service? No need to fret, Hazel Dixon has a solution for you!
Her Crystal Art Class will not only demonstrate ideas for crystal placement, it goes further and showcases…
- Ombré applications using art gels
- Correct placement and which size rhinestones/crystals to apply correctly
- How to apply chaton style crystals
- Which colours to use to create an ombré effect using crystals
- How to apply Crystal Pixie
- The best products to use depending on the type of nail you’re working on
To get a sneak peek into Hazel’s class, take a look at the ‘Play Before You Pay’ video and see what’s in store for you by clicking here.
Hazel also offers a Plastilin Level 1 Art Class, teaching various techniques using plastilin gel and art gels plus how to add shadows and highlights to give more depth to your designs.
Join Hazel online at Beauty2trs and keep up-to-date with course launches from Beauty2trs via Instagram and Facebook.