Viv Simmonds

Milady's Text Book - Cover by Viv Simmonds

2011-09-02T00:30:00.000-07:00

ONS Tour with Catherine Wong & Viv Simmonds - Slide Show

2011-08-27T03:26:00.000-07:00

VIVid Nails at the Sydney International Beauty Expo 2010

2011-08-26T23:01:00.001-07:00

VIVid at the Sydney Expo...

2011-07-29T04:48:00.000-07:00

ONS - August Tour with Catherine Wong and Viv Simmonds...

2011-07-15T02:06:00.000-07:00

Due to the incredible amount of positive feedback from our first ONS Tour in Australia, we decided to do another!!! This time it will be Catherine Wong and Viv Simmonds. Catherine has mastered the technique of Gel Painting using ‘The One’ Gel and will be showcasing how simple and quick it is to create some of the gorgeous designs she has created with Gel.

Viv will be sharing with you the some more new techniques and shapes used for creating the most simple and gorgeous Nail Art using Color Acrylic and Gel!

You will receive a beautiful certificate signed by Catherine & Viv at the completion of the day, a door prize awarded to 1 lucky attendee in each state and a $30 Gift Voucher to spend on the Day.
Cost of Class: $100

To Register for this class, email viv@vividnails.com.au for a Registration Form
to fill out online and email back or print a registration form off the website www.odysseyaustandnz.blogspot.com and fax or email back to us.

Schedule…
Sydney - Monday August 15th
Brisbane - Tuesday August 16th
Adelaide - Wednesday August 17th
Melbourne - Thursday August 18th

You do not need to bring anything but a camera, notepad and pen. Venue’s will be posted on the odyssey website as they are confirmed for each state. Registrations open now.

3rd Place - Nailpro Competition, Las Vegas June 2011

2011-07-01T19:06:00.000-07:00

ONS Ambassador 3D & Fantasy - Red Riding Hood Class with Viv Simmonds

2011-06-04T17:57:00.001-07:00

Fantasy, 3D, Mixed Media class by Viv Simmonds...

2011-05-17T23:36:00.000-07:00

To register for this class, click on the 'Pay Now' button...
Hi all! i have had requests to do a class based on 3D & Fantasy design to prepare Nail Artists for competitions.
With the Sydney comps approaching we thought it a good idea to get a class in before then with time to spare. We have set dates for a class in Melbourne on the 29th & 30th of May.

I will provide the tips to work on and you will need to bring along your design brush, art brush for fine details, sculpting brush, white acrylic powder, monomer, dappen dish, brush wipes and color acrylics.

By the end of the two day class all attendees will have completed a full design with a 3d wolf and a fantasy Red Riding Hood and the background. This class will be a fantastic opportunity to learn what you need to do for a competition in either 3d or fantasy.

We will provide morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea and a Certificate.

The cost of the class will be $300.

For ONS Ambassadors (in the making) this class can be transferred over as an equivalent to the two day class Ambassador Program 3d & Fantasy Class - without the kit at $300, or with the kit $350 (kit is valued at $319.90). If you choose this option you will receive the ‘ONS Ambassador Program’ Certificate.

To register for this class please contact Kylie 03 9338 1444 or kylie@vividnails.com.au or click on the above 'Pay Now' button

Design-A Duster Brush Competition...

2011-05-06T19:03:00.001-07:00

This Competition by VIVid Nails is proudly sponsored by ONS (Odyssey Nail Systems) and Akzentz and open for Australian Nail Artists.

Decorate your favourite Nail Duster Brush using any form of Media - Acrylic or Gel or both.

You may also use embellishments and acrylic paints but this must not exceed more than 10% of the Design. Therefore the majority of the design must be created using Acrylic and/or Gel.

You can do anything you like, the Duster Brush does not need to be practical so let your imaginations run wild!!!

The cost is $10 per entry and all entries will receive a gorgeous 'Certificate of Participation'.

Winners will receive a Product Gift Pack, A certificate and a beautiful Plaque.

Competitors must submit their high resolution photo via http://dropbox.yousendit.com/VivSimmonds9496123
by Monday June 13th

Registrations are open on Monday, May 9th at www.vividnails.com.au/shoppingcart

ArtDeco Woman for Las Vegas Class...

2011-05-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

Melbourne Beauty Expo...

2011-04-14T23:38:00.001-07:00

NAILS MAGAZINE - VivCat

2011-03-27T23:28:00.000-07:00

Gloss Magazine...

2011-03-27T23:22:00.000-07:00

Nailpro Cover with Catherine Wong, Gina Silvestro & Myself...

2011-03-23T23:20:00.000-07:00

VIVid Nails at the Melbourne Beauty Expo 2011...

2011-03-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

Designer Brush Competition - Scratch Magazine UK

2011-03-05T13:02:00.001-08:00

My Mexico Nail Magazine Cover Shoot...

2011-02-23T13:14:00.001-08:00

'The ONE' ONS Aussie Tour Trang & Viv...

2011-02-20T16:16:00.000-08:00

Demo of Dragon using the new 'The ONE' Acrylic Powders at Korean Educator Event...

2011-01-24T13:13:00.000-08:00

ONS 'The ONE' Gel and Acrylic...

2011-01-24T13:12:00.000-08:00

VivCat in LA with Gina Silvestro

2010-12-14T22:08:00.001-08:00

Mexico EBS and ONS Class...

2010-12-10T15:22:00.000-08:00

Jill Roberts...

2010-12-09T13:02:00.000-08:00

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Nfu-Oh Oval #12 sculpting brush
Nfu- oh - Garden festival collection - orange, mango, apple (body)
Nfu-Oh - romantic poisons - 32, 34 (head)
Nfu-Oh - gold/bronze series - 9 (feet)
Nfu-oh - silver series 6,9
Nfu-Oh - pastel series - white pearl
Nfu-Oh - luxury gem collection - gold, green tourmaline.
Nfu-Oh white powder
Akzentz gel - classic red (flames)
crystal rhinestones (dragons claws)
Artistic striper paint - Razzle rose (chinese symbols in background)

I chose the dragon because of my asian descent, and also, because I was born in the year of the Dragon.
The chinese symbols I painted in the top left hand corner mean - The dragon, love, strength and happiness.

Olga Menshikova - Winner of Masters Category...

2010-12-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

i used Nfu.Oh Red&wine collection powder R3, nfu.Oh Pastel collection P12, P7, garden Festival 25, 26 and Swarovski diamontes

Theresa Dickson...

2010-12-09T12:46:00.000-08:00

Product used Nfu.oh
Colours used: 14 - Iris (c-09) 12 - Cherry (c-07) 1 - Apple (v-01) 21 - Sprout Leaves (c-12)
9 - Apricot (c-05) Silver & Gray series S8, Perfect White, Perfect Clear. Gems x 5

2010-11-25T11:07:00.001-08:00

You may be eligible for funding...

2010-10-21T18:16:00.000-07:00

Interested in studying Nail Technology Certificate II with VIVid Nails via Classroom/Blended and/or Online Learning???

You may be eligible for funding... If you are a parent wanting to return to work then go on to the Parents Returning to work program website to see if you are eligible for the $1000 grant to help you kick start your new career. http://www.parentsreturningtowork.com.au/

Contact Renee for further information on our course and the learning options 03)9338 1444 or renee@vividnails.com.au

Returning to Earning - Home -
www.parentsreturningtowork.com.au
1000 Grants will be available from Monday 27th September 2010 at 9.30am. There are 658 grants remaining. Please note, grants cannot be used for any course commenced before date of application. For further enquiries phone 1300 303 413.

Singapore/Malaysia...scroll down to see more...

2010-09-25T19:52:00.001-07:00

Singapore/Malaysia Class...

2010-09-25T18:53:00.000-07:00

I have just returned from a trip to Singapore where I was invited to co-train at the ‘ONS Extravaganza Design Sculpture Workshop’ with Catherine Wong, my SUPER talented dear friend and partner in crime or should I say clumsiness!!!
;-)))

Once again, it was an amazing experience and I can comfortably say that visiting Asia is one of my most favorite trips abroad. Aside from the beautiful nature of the people, what astounds me the most is how humble they are. This is no exaggeration as some of the most beautiful and creative art comes out of Asia. In saying this, you could be sitting next to a Nail Artist who has won multiple awards and if you had a look at her work it is so complex and diverse you are not sure where to start and each time you look at it, you discover something new! However, not once does she mention her accolades or boast her skills, she is there in a class to learn, she is the student that is so passionate and keen to up-skill and absorb with 150% dedication. An admirable quality that makes being with these people a memorable and enjoyable event each and every time!

With approximately 50 or so people there, including educators, staff & attendees, the room was buzzing! We had two huge screens with video so that everyone could see the demonstration clearly. I covered the morning and demonstrated an ultra long stiletto with a wolf’s face created out of acrylic and an eagles face with leaves etc surrounding the design. Catherine took over in the afternoon and created a zebra design using gel and a gorgeous racoon’s face with acrylic and then she used gel to decorate the surrounding nail. The attendees worked on tips, fantasy forms, themselves and some used a sculpture form attached to a bottle. The results were amazing especially seeing each of them include their own personal touch to their design making the experience of seeing all the different pieces exciting.

A special ‘Thank you’ to Stephy and her beautiful sisters and of course her Dad, for having me and surprising me with the stunning plaque! and also a huge ‘Congratulations’ on such a wonderful Class and Event!

Catherine and I then had the opportunity to take a day out to play!!! And boy did we have fun! I am not talking about the Casino, Pedicures, Massages, Tiger Beers…..no, that was another day! I am talking NAILS! We sat down and created our new poster themed Dragon & Pheonix using all ONS products (including some of the new colors yet to be released!) We were like two kids in a lollie shop!!! I hope you all like the results as we had a great time creating them!

Singapore/Malaysia

2010-09-25T18:48:00.000-07:00

Singapore/Malaysia

2010-09-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

NailPro Spiral Nail Feature...

2010-09-24T02:13:00.000-07:00

To register for the 'Designer Brush' Competition, click on the button below...

2010-09-24T00:05:00.000-07:00

Designer Brush Competition...

2010-09-24T00:03:00.000-07:00

To register for the 'Designer Brush' Competition, click on the button below...

2010-09-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

Demo Event at VIVid Nails...

2010-09-23T23:19:00.001-07:00

VIVid Nails at the Sydney International Beauty Expo 2010

2010-09-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

My latest Nailpro Cover - July 2010

2010-07-01T21:49:00.000-07:00

Scratch UK Magazine - Puerto Rico Feature

2010-06-10T03:01:00.000-07:00

HRTE Melbourne Australia 2010

2010-05-22T02:30:00.000-07:00

Latest You Tube Step by Step by Viv Simmonds...

2010-05-16T00:47:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/Vividnailandbeaute

Scratch Competition Feature...

2010-05-16T00:41:00.000-07:00

Nailz Website Feature

2010-05-16T00:18:00.000-07:00

Check out this fabulous new website http://www.nailz.es

New You Tube Step by Step by Viv Simmonds

2010-03-31T13:52:00.000-07:00

www.youtube.com/user/Vividnailandbeaute

Professional Beauty Magazine - Catwalk Nails by Viv Simmonds

2010-03-31T13:50:00.000-07:00

Nailpro Scalloped Nail Feature

2010-03-05T14:16:00.000-08:00

Tropical Jungle - DNA Class by Viv Simmonds in LA

2010-01-15T21:57:00.000-08:00

This will be a small class as there is alot of detail & design to get through in one day, so positions are limited!
Registrations for this class will close on Friday, February 5th 2010.
To Register - email gina@gelessentialz.com or viv@vividnails.com.au

London 2009

2009-12-05T13:06:00.000-08:00

Medieval Theme - Nailympics UK 2009

2009-10-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

Medieval Theme - Nailympics UK 2009

2009-10-01T15:04:00.000-07:00

Medieval Theme - Nailympics UK 2009

2009-10-01T14:57:00.000-07:00