Radina Ignatova Featured in Live That Glow
Professional Nail Expert Radina Ignatova is featured in Live That Glow’s autumn nail feature, with commentary on colours and cat-eye finishes.
Dual Form Colour Technique: How It Works, Why It Looks So Clean, and What to Watch For
The dual form colour technique can create a very clean surface, but the visual result is only one part of the outcome. How it works, why it looks so polished, and what my first attempt taught me.
Russian Manicure Mistakes: Technique, Pricing and Why Nail Technicians Undercharge
Russian Manicure mistakes are not always caused by the bit or the RPM. Anatomy, tissue assessment, working systems and pricing all shape the result, and what you earn from it.
Is the Nail Industry Moving Away From Nail Art? A Nail Technician’s View
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: September 2026 Is the Nail Industry Moving Away From Nail Art? A Nail Technician’s View © Radina Ignatova / Artistic Touch Nail Training Academy. All rights reserved. Is Nail Art Going Out of Fashion? No, nail art is not disappearing. But there are genuine signs…
Imenka Dual Forms Size XL: Old Version vs New Version — What Can You Actually Create?
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Imenka Dual Forms Size XL: Old Version vs New Version — What Can You Actually Create? The XL size in the Imenka range is one of the most misunderstood in the entire lineup. This comparison looks at the old and new versions of…
What to Do If You Cut a Client During Russian Manicure
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 What to Do If You Cut a Client During Russian Manicure Minor cuts happen in Russian Manicure. They happen to every technician, no matter how experienced, because this is close, precise work on living tissue. What matters is what you keep on hand,…
Russian Manicure on Overgrown, Dry Cuticles: A Real Client Case
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Russian Manicure on Overgrown, Dry Cuticles: A Real Client Case This is a real salon client with genuinely overgrown, very dry skin and cuticles, a considerably more challenging case than a well-maintained regular client. What follows shows how the approach changes when the…
Why Cuticle Oil Is Ruining Your Nail Photos
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Why Cuticle Oil Is Ruining Your Nail Photos You can perform the most beautiful manicure in the salon, and it can still look terrible in a photograph, simply because of what is sitting on the skin when the picture is taken. Cuticle oil,…
Autumn Nail Trends 2026: What I Am Actually Seeing in the Salon
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: September 2026 Autumn Nail Trends 2026: What I Am Actually Seeing in the Salon © Radina Ignatova / Artistic Touch Nail Training Academy. All rights reserved. What Are the Main Nail Trends for Autumn 2026? Autumn 2026 is bringing more attention to burgundy, wine and…
Why Classic Red Nails Never Really Go Out of Style
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: September 2026 Why Classic Red Nails Never Really Go Out of Style © Radina Ignatova / Artistic Touch Nail Training Academy. All rights reserved. Are Red Nails Actually Back in Style? Red nails are regularly declared “back” in fashion and beauty coverage, but from a…
Are Soap Nails Really a New Trend? A Nail Technician’s View
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: September 2026 Are Soap Nails Really a New Trend? A Nail Technician’s View © Radina Ignatova / Artistic Touch Nail Training Academy. All rights reserved. Are Soap Nails Actually a New Manicure Style? No. Soap nails, as currently described in beauty coverage, are a nude,…
Fast BIAB Infill With Dual Forms: What Flash Cure Problems Taught Me
Author: Radina Ignatova, Professional Nail Expert, Educator | Last Updated: August 2026 Fast BIAB Infill With Dual Forms: What Flash Cure Problems Taught Me A BIAB infill using dual forms can be genuinely quick, but only with the right workflow. This walkthrough includes an honest look back at a flash curing method that used to…
