April 2, 2012
| News
The April 2012 issue of Marie Claire shared with readers the best solutions to fixing and preventing broken or chipped nails.
Keywords: client health CND nail repairs top coats
October 13, 2011
| Article
There are a variety of nail issues, from the everyday bitten-nails to the all-out chip or crack, that require you to call in reinforcements. Whether using acrylic or gel (or even a tea bag), we offer some ways to strengthen nails into long-lasting beauts.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting gel troubleshooting nail repairs wraps
April 14, 2011
| News
Elle catches up with Chanel’s official celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik about his background, secret weapon, quick fix tips, and nail kit necessities.
Keywords: CND cuticle oil nail repairs Tom Bachik
March 2, 2011
| Video
A video from Holly Schippers (AKA FingerNailFixer) to help nail professionals do quick natural nail repairs using Shellac and fiberglass.
Keywords: Backscratchers CND fiberglass wraps FingerNailFixer nail repairs
February 15, 2011
| Article
So, you wowed your client into a new gel polish application by telling her how much more durable they are than standard polish, and that they help prevent chipping and cracking, and then she comes back a day later with a chip. So what do you do?
Keywords: gel-polish learning new techniques nail repairs
March 1, 2010
| Article
Part art, part science, pricing your services is one of the most important and delicate tasks you’ll undertake in the salon. And no two salon owners approach it quite the same. We asked readers: How do you decide how much to charge for a particular service?
Keywords: add-on services business economy keeping your business competitive money
March 1, 2009
| Demo
Your client broke a nail and has it repaired while on a cruise ship. Now back on land she wants that nail to look like the other ones. What's a tech to do?
Keywords: acrylics CND nail repairs
September 1, 2008
| Article
You first met The Manicurist — aka Rebecca Seals — in our April issue and judging by your response, you enjoyed her “pull no punches” attitude. Here’s her take on free repairs, last-minute changes, long-winded excuses, and other headaches of daily salon life.
Keywords: client issues client relationships humor nail repairs service pricing
February 1, 2003
| Demo
Cracks appear too often on acrylic nails, but with the help of an electric file they can easily be removed.
Keywords: electric files electric filing techniques enhancements filing techniques nail repairs
