Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Imenka Matryoshka French Dual Forms: My Honest First Impression Not every product lives up to expectations, and this is an honest account of my first attempt with Imenka’s Matryoshka French dual forms, integrated French tip forms that combine an almond and square shape…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Why You Keep Catching the Nail Sinus During Russian Manicure Have you found yourself catching the sides and making clients bleed? Or perhaps they simply jump. You might have concluded you need a smaller drill bit, a finer grit, or that you need…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Imenka Dual Forms Size S: Old Version vs New Version — What Can You Actually Create? Choosing between the old and new version of a dual form range is not always straightforward, particularly when the packaging, sizing numbers and plastic all change between…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 I Spent Over £100 on Imenka Dual Forms V2 — First Impressions of the Full Range Nine boxes, a genuine personal purchase, and a first look at the complete Imenka Version 2 dual forms range. This is not a sponsored review. Every box…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Is Your Russian Manicure Technique the Problem, or Has Your Flame Bit Worn Out? Before blaming your technique, ask yourself one question: has your flame drill bit worn out? Are you making more passes than you used to? Using more pressure? Increasing your…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Russian Manicure – Beyond Technique Is Now Live: A Different Approach to Online Russian Manicure Training Russian Manicure – Beyond Technique is now live at Artistic Touch Nail Training Academy. Russian Manicure – Beyond Technique is now live at Artistic Touch Nail Training…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: May 2026 The Biggest Mistake in Russian Manicure: Performing the Same Technique on Every Client You have learned the Russian manicure technique. You know the steps. You know where to work. You have the right tools. So you perform the same technique on every client….
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Inside Russian Manicure – Beyond Technique: What Makes This Online Course Different The course focuses on control, precision and tool handling, not simply a finished result. A qualified nail technician sits down to perform a Russian Manicure. She knows the general idea of…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Why Russian Manicure Is More Than Learning How to Use a Flame Bit A clean Russian Manicure result depends on far more than selecting the correct flame bit. Technique, anatomy and professional judgement determine how every tool should be used. The flame bit…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 How to Choose a Russian Manicure Course That Teaches Safety, Not Just Steps A polished result is only one part of Russian Manicure training; technicians must also understand anatomy, tools and adaptation. A worthwhile Russian Manicure course teaches more than the correct order…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Why a Perfect-Looking Russian Manicure Can Still Be Done Wrong A polished Russian Manicure result shows the immediate appearance, but not the method used to achieve it. A clean photograph does not confirm that a Russian Manicure was performed with appropriate control. The…
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: May 2026 Encapsulating Dry Flowers with Dual Forms: Structure Over Design Encapsulated dry flower nails look beautiful. But they are often built incorrectly, which means they fail. Most technicians focus on the design: placing flowers, adding glitter, creating a visual effect. But the real work…