Multi International & Australian Award Winning Nail Artist & Educator and Director of VIVid Nails - Akzentz Australia & New Zealand and Pure Bronze & Beauty Tanning and Beauty Salon
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
It's Ready for Pre-Order! Gel Art Design Book
It's READY for Pre-Order!!! Gel Design Book by Viv Simmonds. 16
Designs showcasing Gel Designs using Akzentz Gel Play and 3D Gel Powder.
Designs range from simple to more advanced.
Available for pre-order until Wednesday June 15th 2016 on our store http://vividnails.com.au/
Available for pre-order until Wednesday June 15th 2016 on our store http://vividnails.com.au/
Monday, May 30, 2016
VIVid Nails - My Book is nearly finished!!!
I am in the final editing stage of another small nail art book for Professionals based on all Gel Play designs.
The book contains 16 Designs that range from simple to more advanced.
They cover hand painting and some 3D Gel Design. I will post up Pre-Order details here when it is ready!
VIVID NAILS ACADEMY - SPECIAL OFFER!
Good morning! we have released a 'Special Offer' for any registrations on our Gel Certification Course - a FREE Nail Art Kit valued at $100.
We cover all areas of Gel Applications from Gel Manicure & Pedicure, Gel Overlays using Soak Off & Hard Gel and Gel Sculptured Extensions using Soak Off (soft gel) and Hard Gel as well as Salon Nail Art.
The course is very comprehensive and includes all nail & skin science, anatomy & physiology, product knowledge and all the practical components.
The Classes are conducted one-on-one with an Akzentz ACE Educator closest to you. We have Educators in Cairns, Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney & Melbourne.
You can start anytime and self pace through your course. Therefore once the deposit is paid you can arrange a mutually agreed time with your Educator and get started as soon as your kits and Text Book arrive. You can then take the time you need to complete your homework activities and assignments and when you are ready you can contact your Educator to arrange your next class.
To enroll, contact Viv Simmonds
AKZENTZ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
c/- Pure Bronze & Beauty
44 Wingara Avenue, East Keilor 3033
03 9336 0688
viv@vividnails.com.au
www.vividnails.com.au
We cover all areas of Gel Applications from Gel Manicure & Pedicure, Gel Overlays using Soak Off & Hard Gel and Gel Sculptured Extensions using Soak Off (soft gel) and Hard Gel as well as Salon Nail Art.
The course is very comprehensive and includes all nail & skin science, anatomy & physiology, product knowledge and all the practical components.
The Classes are conducted one-on-one with an Akzentz ACE Educator closest to you. We have Educators in Cairns, Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney & Melbourne.
You can start anytime and self pace through your course. Therefore once the deposit is paid you can arrange a mutually agreed time with your Educator and get started as soon as your kits and Text Book arrive. You can then take the time you need to complete your homework activities and assignments and when you are ready you can contact your Educator to arrange your next class.
To enroll, contact Viv Simmonds
AKZENTZ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
c/- Pure Bronze & Beauty
44 Wingara Avenue, East Keilor 3033
03 9336 0688
viv@vividnails.com.au
www.vividnails.com.au
Sunday, May 29, 2016
PBB - Salon Nails
These nails are a natural nail overlay using Akzentz Proformance Enhance. They are then painted with Akzentz Options Chai on the pinkies, forefingers & thumbs, Coral Essence and Coral Glitter on the middle finger and Gel Play Glitter Silver over 1 coat of Chai on the ring finger.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Las Vegas - Here I come again!
So excited! I am heading over to Las Vegas and visiting the IBS show! It has been so long since I have seen my USA friends so I can't wait!
I am especially looking forward to spending time with the Akzentz Team and doing demo's at their stand so - for my International friends - if I don't see you at the class or when I am browsing the show, please come visit me at the Akzentz stand!
I am especially looking forward to spending time with the Akzentz Team and doing demo's at their stand so - for my International friends - if I don't see you at the class or when I am browsing the show, please come visit me at the Akzentz stand!
VIVid Post
NEW GEL PLAY COLORS BY AKZENTZ
So yesterday I had a real play with the new Akzentz Gel Play Colors and I have to say....OMG!!! they are awesome! I cant show you any pics of what I did as yet as this was a design for my Gel Play book - nearly finished - 1 more design to go!The 2 glitters are very similar to Ice but softer colors and the texture is so much smoother and silkier!
applying them is a dream for full coverage and blending them - brilliant! The other colors are so vibrant and pigmented! The white has a violet undertone so the result is a bright solid white in application. Flame Red is a cross between a red & orange with almost a fluro effect - very bright! The Sun Yellow is more pale that the Gel Play Yellow but bright and the Lime Green is brilliant for leaves or floral designs. I have to say, Gel Plays are my absolute favorites from Akzentz as I can do my designs but when painting full coverage color for clients at PBB it is faultless! Applies evenly every time, smooth and so pigmented the color is always true and vibrant.
They are available on our store in 4gm pots - the intro Mini's sold out yesterday! www.vividnails.com.au
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| Left to Right... Icy Violet, Snow Blue, Sun Yellow, Flame Red, Lime Green, Titanium White |
PBB Post - IPL Hair Removal
So this I had to share. We introduced IPL Hair Removal into our salon in the past year and I have been amazed by the results we are getting. I will post up some testimonials soon from our clients.
However, today I am going to share my testimonial - so to speak ;) For most of my adult life I have been waxing my arms. I hated every time I did this as I did not like the discomfort of waxing, the sticky feeling after but I did LOVE have smooth arms for a week or so! And that was it - 1 week to 2 at the most before I had regrowth coming through. Being that I had and have always had dry skin, my skin would become bumpy and rough and that I did not like!
So over the years I went to many salons and asked about having IPL or Laser on my arms. I received the same response each time 'your skin is too dark and your hair is too light - it won't work'. This bugged me to no end as I was desperate for a solution.
When seeking out the best machine to introduce into the salon I found my answer! The machine I purchased has a hand-piece to treat blond and red hair. It also has the setting to treat darker skin types!!! A WINNER!
So, 5 weeks ago I shaved my arms and Jess performed IPL on my arms. The treatment was completely painless - not even any discomfort at all, so this in itself was brilliant as waxing always hurt me. Over the next few days following my treatment I was waiting for the short spikes to start coming through as I had shaved my arms prior to the IPL Treatment. Nothing....waiting....nothing!
So in conclusion to this testimonial, I am about to have my 2nd Treatment today. Prior to shaving again I did have some regrowth which was soft but more importantly, you could barely see them. I estimate I lost at least 50% of my hair growth from the one treatment which for me was the best thing ever!!!! I had to start my treatments as soon as the summer (short sleeve and singlet wearing) season had finished so that I would not be exposing my arms to the sun. Therefore by next summer coming, I will have completed my treatments and be HAIR FREE! I am also treating my legs, bikini & underarms and all with the same brilliant results! I just had to share my arm story as this has been an incredible result for me after wanting this for so long!
Below is a pic of a male client that is very dark skinned that I treated and the results after 1 treatment, 8 weeks later!
However, today I am going to share my testimonial - so to speak ;) For most of my adult life I have been waxing my arms. I hated every time I did this as I did not like the discomfort of waxing, the sticky feeling after but I did LOVE have smooth arms for a week or so! And that was it - 1 week to 2 at the most before I had regrowth coming through. Being that I had and have always had dry skin, my skin would become bumpy and rough and that I did not like!
So over the years I went to many salons and asked about having IPL or Laser on my arms. I received the same response each time 'your skin is too dark and your hair is too light - it won't work'. This bugged me to no end as I was desperate for a solution.
When seeking out the best machine to introduce into the salon I found my answer! The machine I purchased has a hand-piece to treat blond and red hair. It also has the setting to treat darker skin types!!! A WINNER!
So, 5 weeks ago I shaved my arms and Jess performed IPL on my arms. The treatment was completely painless - not even any discomfort at all, so this in itself was brilliant as waxing always hurt me. Over the next few days following my treatment I was waiting for the short spikes to start coming through as I had shaved my arms prior to the IPL Treatment. Nothing....waiting....nothing!
So in conclusion to this testimonial, I am about to have my 2nd Treatment today. Prior to shaving again I did have some regrowth which was soft but more importantly, you could barely see them. I estimate I lost at least 50% of my hair growth from the one treatment which for me was the best thing ever!!!! I had to start my treatments as soon as the summer (short sleeve and singlet wearing) season had finished so that I would not be exposing my arms to the sun. Therefore by next summer coming, I will have completed my treatments and be HAIR FREE! I am also treating my legs, bikini & underarms and all with the same brilliant results! I just had to share my arm story as this has been an incredible result for me after wanting this for so long!
Below is a pic of a male client that is very dark skinned that I treated and the results after 1 treatment, 8 weeks later!
For anyone intersted in IPL, we have a deal going for the cooler months - 15% off any treatment! (Valid until September 1st - excluding Facial Treatments).
We also offer package deals and payment plans.
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| Prior to 1st Treatment |
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| 8 weeks after 1st Treatment! |
Friday, May 27, 2016
Hi again to all new people visiting me!
I have so much to share so keep an eye out here for regular updates on everything - from VIVid Nails, Akzentz Gel, Nail Training and information about treatments and services we perform in my salon - Pure Bronze & Beauty.
I look forward to sharing with you all!
PS. Feel free to ask me any questions.
Viv
xx
I have so much to share so keep an eye out here for regular updates on everything - from VIVid Nails, Akzentz Gel, Nail Training and information about treatments and services we perform in my salon - Pure Bronze & Beauty.
I look forward to sharing with you all!
PS. Feel free to ask me any questions.
Viv
xx
Gel Certification Course
We are now offering a Akzentz Gel Certification Course. Our courses are conducted by my highly trained and skilled Award Winning Education Team situated in various states across Australia. The training is conducted one-on-one giving the student the maximum benefits in learning.
Our Akzentz Professional Gel Certification Course will cover everything you need to know about Gel Applications & Techniques.
Course Content:
* Unit 1 - Gel Manicure & Pedicure (Using Luxio & Options Gels)
* Unit 2 - Gel Natural Nail Overlays and Enhancements (using Options & Proformance Gels)
* Unit 3 - Salon Nail Art (using all Akzentz Gels)
You will receive training by one of our highly skilled and advanced trained Akzentz ACE Educators over 6, 3 hour classes. You will be provided homework/practice assignments that you will need to complete before you commence your next class.
A Professional Akzentz Gel Kit will be provided valued at $680 as well as hand outs and your curriculum.
Upon completion of this course you will receive 4 certificates, Akzentz Luxio, Options & Proformance
Certificates and a certificate from VIVid Nails
Students can commence at any time, they just need to coordinate a mutually agreeable day and time with their educator.
For further information, contact me via the contact details listed on the sidebar of my blog.
Our Akzentz Professional Gel Certification Course will cover everything you need to know about Gel Applications & Techniques.
Course Content:
* Unit 1 - Gel Manicure & Pedicure (Using Luxio & Options Gels)
* Unit 2 - Gel Natural Nail Overlays and Enhancements (using Options & Proformance Gels)
* Unit 3 - Salon Nail Art (using all Akzentz Gels)
You will receive training by one of our highly skilled and advanced trained Akzentz ACE Educators over 6, 3 hour classes. You will be provided homework/practice assignments that you will need to complete before you commence your next class.
A Professional Akzentz Gel Kit will be provided valued at $680 as well as hand outs and your curriculum.
Upon completion of this course you will receive 4 certificates, Akzentz Luxio, Options & Proformance
Certificates and a certificate from VIVid Nails
Students can commence at any time, they just need to coordinate a mutually agreeable day and time with their educator.
For further information, contact me via the contact details listed on the sidebar of my blog.
I'm Back!
Hi Everyone! So I am back! been a number of years since I have blogged! I am now currently the Director of VIVid Nails which is the exclusive importer of Akzentz Professional Gel Products for Australia & New Zealand and in conjunction with that I have a Nail Training Academy where we provide training in all areas of Nail Technology & Design from Novice to Advanced. I am also the proud Owner/Director of Pure Bronze & Beauty, a Tanning & Full Service Beauty Salon.
Being that my work has 3 different components - Salon work, Importing Nail Products and Distribution and Training, it is a mission to cover all 3 specialties with different websites, facebook pages, instagram accounts - to name a few. So! this is a way (by blogging) for me to share it all in the one place!
I hope you enjoy my posts and I look forward to sharing my experiences and updates on the life of a Salon Owner, Importer & Trainer in the Nail & Beauty Industry!
I will be catching up on quite a few years so I will be posting up a number of things over the next week or so! Hope you enjoy!
xxx
Viv Simmonds.
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