June 19, 2018 | Article
Getting the right mix of acrylic liquid and powder is crucial to creating long-lasting nails. Here are NAILS’ FingerNailFixer blogger and CND educator Holly Schippers top tips for achieving the perfect mix ratio.
March 9, 2018 | Video
Young Nails president Greg Salo explains how to consistently pick up the right size of acrylic pearl, from small to large.
February 1, 2018 | Video
Young Nails president Greg Salo shows how to file and finish a nail to prevent lifting.
January 16, 2018 | Video
Celina Ryden explains common problems that can lead to lifting and how to determine where the problem started.
January 12, 2018 | Video
After you've prepped the nails correctly, it's important to apply the acrylic properly. Young Nails president Greg Salo explains how.
October 9, 2017 | Video
Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates how to achieve the correct liquid-to-powder ratio when using acrylic powders.
July 5, 2017 | Video
Young Nails president Greg Salo explains the correct technique to consistently pick up the perfect acrylic pearl every time.
March 23, 2017 | Article
Acrylic nails can start to separate from the nail plate for a variety of reasons. This review of proper preparation and application will help you troubleshoot to prevent acrylic nails from lifting.
April 25, 2016 | Video
Pinching is an advanced nail technique that enhances a beautifully shaped acrylic nail. In this video, Suzie Moskal demonstrates the technique including tips for both the nail tech and client.
August 6, 2015 | Video
While renovating her new nail studio, Suzie Moskal damaged her acrylic thumbnail. In this in-depth tutorial, she demonstrates how to repair the lifted nail and make it beautiful again.
July 14, 2015 | Video
Suzie Moskal demonstrates one of the most important aspects of acrylic nail design the liquid to powder ratio of your acrylic bead.
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May 11, 2015 | Video
Watch as Greg shows you how to bring the acrylic to just the right point on the natural nail. He takes you through some common mistakes and some very easy solutions!
November 16, 2014 | Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to sculpt a 3-D butterfly using colored acrylic powders.
October 28, 2014 | Article
Let's go back to the basics on acrylics.
October 20, 2014 | Video
Holly Schippers, aka FingerNailFixer, shares detailed tips to create a great smile line.
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