Handpainted Roses Pedicure

These blue roses were handpainted with acrylic paint using double loading technique.

Japan Nail Association (JNA)

Ecsalonce have trained a fair share of Japanese nailist, thanks to our wonderful, dedicated Japanese educators. The question of JNA license arise, whether a nailist must be "licensed" by JNA to work in Japan ?

JNA is one of 3 established nail associations in Japan. JNA is set up by salon/school private owners and educators and being the biggest nail association in Japan, they have gained credibility for setting high standards and requirements to become a nailist. It is a business and also to impose a self-checking system.

Contrary to some beliefs and rumours circulating in the nail industry, it is not required by law, nor is it compulsory to have a JNA license to work in Japan. Many salons in Japan are not JNA licensed and likewise many non-JNA licenced technicians also work in a JNA salon. It is most important that a nailist have a good disposition, attitude and skill that benefits the salon. It is common to note that a JNA licensed salon owner or educator would prefer to hire another JNA licensed technician, but this is not always the case.

For overseas Japanese who wants to become a nailist and work in Japan eventually, the most important thing is to learn the right techniques from a reputable international nail systems that comes with a good, solid education with proven track record. It is also wise to choose a nail system that is in place and recognized for their quality and reputation by the Japanese nail industry.

Floral French

HRTE Cincy on Youtube - by doiamailbox (Jpham)

http://www.myspace.com/highroadtoeducation

Going Tribal

I had so much fun playing with my new impression tool from Loni and did these nails on Vanessa using color drops, crinkled aluminium foil and impression tool. These tribal inspired nails turns out really cool.

Blue Lagoon

She Did It Again!

Check out this cool set of MMVeteran nail art by Viv Simmonds that placed first in Nailpro Anaheim 2008 recently. Congratulations Viv !XXX

HRTE After Hours and Still Playing !

We had a go at Loni's nails, hailed the princess of HRTE cincy this trip with Gina, Tammy, Joseph and me completing the entire set of peacock nails till 3am in between tears and laughter while she passed out and Gina had it on "candid camera" which of course will not be shown here...LOL....

High Road to Education HRTE

HRTE Cincinnati is a riot ! I touched down in Singapore today (Sun) at 1.15am from at 24-hour flight from Austin. Felt like I've just woken up from an amazing dream. 3 days in Cincy with the HRTE having the time of my life indulging in nothing else but nails with such talented and generous bunch of nail techs and 3 days of leisure in Austin, I'm finally back to reality more inspired and motivated than ever.

Tammy started a great thing here, it takes a lot to organize this, to bring educators and nail techs together for a class continuously, though she makes it seem so effortless. All the educators and assistants involved, Alice, Gina, Joseph, Loni, Rhonda, Diana, Amy, Cenita, Natalie are so passionate about what they do and always ready to share their skills and knowledge and helping others to succeed is remarkable. The spirit of the HRTE got me on my feet and wings to travel more than 20hours from Singapore to be a small part of this educational trip, I'm so happy I made it, thank you all. You guys have a great thing going and everyone deserves a chance to attend such a wonderful class, go for it !

I'm so happy to meet everyone in Cincy, some of you from the boards, tho I apologize for not being able to remember all your names. I can't thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to share some nail fun with you and hope I have opened your eyes to many possibilities in nail artistry.

Thank you and hope we will have another chance to play again....soon

Nail Artists at Work in Sydney

Check out Samantha's Geisha girl ! I'm so proud to see her finished work, I had such a great time working with the class. This is only the stepping stone and I'm sure we'll see more wonderful work from her! Thank you Samantha for sending me the image and I really hope to see the rest share with us here.

Sydney

I just had the most wonderful trip to Sydney, beautiful country, warm and friendly people and I had the pleasure of training a bunch of very talented nail techs who does awesome work. Viv Simmonds, my host held a competition class prior to the show and her team scooped an amazing 15 awards in total, one would expect nothing less when groomed by a national champion with more than 38 awards and counting...

Roses are red...

Buyers Beware : NfuOh Victorian Nail Enamel (Alert)

The real thing is a beautiful victorian corset figure-shaped bottle originally created by Nfu.Oh Korea in 17ml and beautiful finishing with embossed design on the bottles and the enamel is made in France. The copy version is printed with the Nfu.Oh logo, in a square or OPI-inspired bottle, and manufactured in China.

Beware Of FAKE NFUOH from China

Nfu.Oh products are getting so popular that there are copies emerging in the Malaysia and Singapore market. These copies are made in China and they claim that the Nfu.Oh Korean company manufactures in China which is untrue. Using nail products manufactured under questionable origin and sources is unsafe and irresponsible. So technicians, beware of being misled by such misinformation. Technicians who are familiar with Nfu.Oh products will recognize the difference right away but not to a novice or a person new to this brand. Currently these copies are spotted in YSnow Beauty KL and Ann Beauty JB. Will list out more when we discover them.
Please contact your area's distributor for verification of the resellers. For Singapore & Malaysia, you may contact Ecsalonce at 65-62381890 or email ecsalonce@pacific.net.sg for your nearest resellers. Visit http://nfuoh.blogspot.com for details.

Memoirs of a Geisha

A sneak peek of a Geisha girl fantasy art for Sydney's class.
More pictures and designs will be released after the class ;)

Flexibility

Sweet and Sour

Las Vegas

Runs in the family...

My lil' sis creates some amazing stuff with clay and her work inspires me in my nail designs. Check out her blog http://artbylilin.blogspot.com

NailQ Tutorial 1 : Black Velvet

Towards fulfillment and excitement

In 4 simple steps :

1. Identify the gift that God has given you and use it to make a difference in other people's lives

2. Find passion in what you do best so you wake up every morning looking forward to your day

3. Exercise conscience in whatever you do

4. Inspire and help someone else to find significance and self fulfilment in what they do

For Beauty Cosmedica

Unpublished cover shots taken for Beauty Cosmedica Singapore, photos courtesy from BC and model : T.Peiqin

Crystal Nails

Inspired by crystal glass, the actual nail looks much better under spotlight...

Hope & Joy

Soulmate

A part which gave me all my dreams, yet holds me close to ground. Where an endless store of compassion, and selfless love is found.
Made from acrylic, gel and paint mixed media nail art.

My Favourite Venetian Mask & Cirque Du Soleil

3D Fantasy and Mixed Media using colored acrylic, paint and gel