August 11, 2011
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Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
Keywords: French manicures French nail art French twists
August 11, 2011
| Video
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
Keywords: French manicures French nail art French twists
August 11, 2011
| Video
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create an off-center chevron French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
June 6, 2011
| Article
We all need to make a concerted effort to help shift the public’s negative views of nail salons. Your station, pedicure chair, and implements must be cleaned before each client. And the thing is, it’s not that difficult to follow standard procedures. Here, we’ve included a checklist of the basics you should be following.
Keywords: autoclaves career handbook disinfection implement disinfection marketing/promotions
June 1, 2011
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You learned a lot in school, but once you start working full time with clients you’ll see that minor mishaps with nail enhancements will occasionally pop up to frustrate and challenge you. To help you out when they do, here's some handy troubleshooting advice on fixing the more common acrylic and gel problems.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting career handbook C-curves gel troubleshooting lifting
April 28, 2011
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We at NAILS Magazine strive to help nail technicians become better on many levels. Better at running your business. Better at your technical craft. Better at maintaining sanity in your life. We've created this set of challenges to help you push yourself and break through some of your boundaries. We challenge you to get outside of your comfort zone and accept the tasks at hand. Do you accept this challenge?
Keywords: business building career handbook keeping your business competitive learning new techniques
April 19, 2011
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Manicures are a service that virtually all nail salons offer. There are basic steps that clients expect, plus add-ons and alternatives that allow for endless customization. Follow our basic manicure steps and decide if you’d like to add any of the upgrades or alternatives to your menu.
Keywords: alternative services Bella Lucce Bio Sculpture Gel career handbook China Glaze
August 1, 2010
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If you’re like many nail techs, you go home after a long day with aches and pain in your hands, shoulders, and back. Proper posture and improved ergonomics can help reduce these symptoms that are often viewed as an unavoidable side effect of being a nail tech.
Keywords: ergonomic products ergonomics manicure areas pedicure areas
June 1, 2010
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From saving money on products to developing an efficient schedule, salon coaches offer practical advice behind the cliché.
Keywords: business building career handbook learning new techniques marketing/promotions money
May 1, 2009
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Sometimes we feel so much pressure to be more and do more for clients we overlook the elementary principles of customer service. But instead of fretting about what to do next, try going back to the basics.
Keywords: business tools career handbook customer service keeping your business competitive newbie
August 1, 2000
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Running three bustling nail departments is not an easy task, but Sherry Williams seems to have it down to a T-as in training.
Keywords: continuing education staff training
September 1, 1999
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As a Creative Boot Camp attendee, I’m pretty familiar with the Creative Nail Design group. They’re fun, cutting-edge, hard workers, and the company and its educators consider themselves one big family.
Keywords: company anniversaries Creative Nail Design Herman Paez Jan Arnold Jim Nordstrom
April 1, 1998
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Apprentice programs give new nail technicians what formal school training leaves out in many states: hands-on experience. Whether replacing or augmenting classroom instruction, apprentice programs could be the answer to today’s educational shortcomings.
March 1, 1996
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In just six months since its official launch, The Creative Academy has graduated hundreds of nail technicians, providing them with enhanced skills and a closer working relationship with Creative Nail Design Systems.
Keywords: CND continuing education Jan Arnold
April 1, 1994
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Nail technicians sound off about their school experiences and coment on what needs to be done to improve nail care education.
