Back to Basics | Nail Fundamentals with Alisha Rimando
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About
Back to Basics is an instructor-led foundation series taught exclusively by world champion Alisha Rimando. This is where strong careers begin, not with trends, but with precision.
Each episode delivers authentic voice direction and step-by-step instruction, breaking down the techniques that support every professional service. From natural nail preparation and sculpted extensions to polishing, maintenance, and structure control, these lessons focus on the details that separate average work from lasting excellence.
Back to Basics revisits the fundamentals many technicians rush through and reinforces the discipline behind retention, balance, and clean execution. Lifting, cracking, and structural failure are not mysteries — they are technical outcomes that can be controlled.
This series is for licensed professionals who understand that mastery is built on repetition, refinement, and intention. Whether you are early in your career or correcting habits formed over time, Back to Basics strengthens the technical foundation that supports everything you create.
Because artistry rests on structure.
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Perfect for Nail Techs Who
- Are building strong technical foundations
- Want to improve the quality and consistency of their services
- Are new to the industry or refreshing core skills
- Want to master the fundamentals that great nail work is built on
What You'll See on Nail News
- Step-by-step demonstrations of essential nail techniques every technician should master
- Natural nail preparation
- shaping
- and foundation skills for long-lasting services
- Proper application methods for tips
- overlays
- and sculptured nail extensions
- Professional filing and finishing techniques that elevate salon results
- Service upgrades that turn fundamental skills into higher-value services
- Practical education designed to build confidence for new technicians and refine skills for experienced artists
Why nail techs love this show
- Builds strong technical foundations that improve every service you perform
- Explains why techniques work
- not just how to do them
- Helps new technicians gain confidence behind the table
- Gives experienced artists a chance to refine and perfect their core skills
- Demonstrates professional structure
- balance
- and finishing techniques that elevate salon results
- Provides reliable education from world champion nail artist Alisha Rimando
Back to Basics
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Turn your salon into an experience by pairing cocktails with themed events that attract clients, elevate services, and create memorable group bookings.
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Refine your hand filing technique to improve precision, consistency, and efficiency while creating clean, structured nails in the salon.
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Learn how to safely remove acrylic nails without damaging the natural nail while maintaining strength, health, and professional standards.
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Master one-color nail maintenance with proper prep, rebalancing, and structure to deliver consistent, long-lasting salon-quality results.
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Master the soft, seamless French ombré technique to create natural-looking, elegant nails with strong structure and long-lasting professional results.
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Design a luxurious winter manicure and pedicure with chocolate peppermint treatments that elevate relaxation and create high-value seasonal services.
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Create a warm, cozy fall manicure and pedicure experience that enhances relaxation and brings seasonal comfort into your salon services.
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Create a fresh, seasonal manicure and pedicure experience with a lemon citrus theme designed to refresh clients and elevate your spring service offerings.
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Learn how to create a clean, balanced French nail using cover pink techniques for a flawless nail bed and crisp, professional finish.
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Learn how to extend the nail plate to create a longer, natural-looking nail bed that supports balanced structure and elevated nail designs.
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Learn how to correct nail flaws and imperfections using camouflage techniques that create smooth, natural-looking enhancements your clients will love.
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Discover how cover pink powders transform nail enhancements by creating a flawless, natural-looking nail bed and improving structure and overall client results.
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Elevate your services by adding thoughtful treats that enhance the client experience, create memorable moments, and set your salon apart.
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Learn how to use fresh, results-driven ingredients to create unique salon services that elevate client experience and set your offerings apart.
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Discover how to elevate your services with simple sensory upgrades that enhance client experience, increase value, and set your salon apart.
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Learn how to deliver a relaxing pedicure massage and flawless polish application that enhances client experience and ensures long-lasting, chip-resistant results.
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Learn how to perform a professional pedicure with proper foot care, clean technique, and a focus on comfort, relaxation, and salon-quality results.
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Learn how to deliver a relaxing manicure massage and achieve smooth, even polish application for a flawless, professional salon finish.
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Learn how to perform a clean, professional manicure with proper cuticle care, nail prep, and techniques that elevate natural nail services.
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Learn how to sculpt a 3D acrylic rose with controlled layering and dimension to create elegant, structured nail art designs.
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Take your 3D flowers further by learning how to design across a full set of nails with balance, structure, and efficient salon-ready application.
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Learn how to arrange 3D acrylic flowers with balance and spacing to create clean, dimensional nail art designs that look polished and professional.
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Master the essential technique of creating a perfect acrylic bead to improve control, structure, and elevate your 3D nail art with clean, professional results.
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Create custom almond and pointed extensions using precise form placement, balanced structure, and controlled sculpting technique.
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Perfect the elegant oval nail shape with precise form placement, balanced structure, and refined sculpting technique.
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Sculpt a balanced round nail using proper form placement, bead control, and refined filing for clean, even structure.
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Master sculptured square and soft squoval extensions with proper form placement, structure control, and balanced shaping.
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Master French tip customization, perfect smile line placement, and efficient application to complete a refined full set in under one hour.
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Master proper nail tip sizing and blending techniques to protect the natural nail and create strong, balanced extensions.
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Master nail form customization and placement to prevent cracks breaks and structural failures in sculpted extensions.
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Master proper natural nail preparation to prevent lifting and ensure long-lasting acrylic and gel enhancements.
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