Q&A

What is the best way to control gel when I am putting it on the nail?

Why do I have problems with acrylic lifting?

How do I control the gel when I put it on the nail?

Why do I get lifting around the cuticle on my acrylics?

What is the difference between acrylic brushes and gel brushes?

How do I get a perfect acrylic bead?

I have a client who told me she has a “pressure callus.” How should I treat it?

If I’m applying polish over gels, do I need to use clear sealer, then base coat?

If I’m applying polish over acrylics, do I need to apply base coat before I put polish on?

Why do I have air bubbles when I glue on tips?

What’s the best way to clean my acrylic brush?

What are party nails?

Is it OK to give a client with eczema enhancements?

How do I safely use a drill with a sanding bit?

Why do I keep getting air bubbles in my acrylic?

How can I get my client's nails to grow and stop peeling?

Dear Shari: How do I diplomatically turn away a pedicure customer who has a fungus?

Is there an easy way to remove a UV gel top coat? Or is there a product for removing this?

Some of my clients complain that their acrylic lifts too quickly from on top. How can I avoid this?

I have a new client with lupus. Can she wear acrylics? What services should I provide for her?