Becoming a Successful Nail Tech: Step Two Is Universal Sanitation
It important to make sure your space stands out for its cleanliness and organization.
Holly Schippers
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Which Education Options Appeal to You Most?
There are so many ways to learn these days. Which ones do you prefer?
Becoming a Successful Nail Tech: Step One Is Education
Learn everything you can and recognize that you should continue to learn throughout your career.
What to Say to Clients Who Ask About Letting Their Nails Breathe
Dial back the sarcasm and provide education to clients who want to take a break from their nails to let them breathe.
How Not to Dispose of Flammable Salon Liquids
A reminder about the proper way to dispose of salon liquids, like monomer, polish remover, and acetone.
Treat Your Brushes With Loving Care
Your brushes help make you money and you should treat them with love and respect every time that you use them.
Get Ahead Now, Take It Easy Later
Front-load your year with those required business and licensing tasks.
A Note to Dissatisfied Nail Clients: Are Your Expectations Realistic?
Salon patrons are posting photos and saying this is what I asked for and this is what I got, then proceeding to rip apart the work.
Put Down Your Phone and Give Your Clients Your Full Attention
Let your clients feel like the center of attention for the span of their appointment.
Thank You for All You Do
I want to take a moment to thank all of you.
Take Care of Your Health During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again: The holiday rush is upon us and hopefully your book is full and your days are busy. With that in mind, please take care of yourself!
Enjoying a Birthday Pedicure
When was the last time you enjoyed a salon experience on your birthday?
What to Tell Clients When They Have Green Nails
If your client come in with a green spot on her nail, here's what you can tell her.
Nails for Special Occasions
Have you ever glammed up a client's or your own nails for a special occasion?
Correcting Toenail Issues — From Stubbed Toes to Total Reconstruction
Learn techniques using forms, fiberglass, gel, and liquid-and-powder to makeover toenails that have been damaged or are even missing.
Get the Latest on the Risks of “Burst” Removers
Burst-style gel-polish removers have proven to have illegal ingredients along with falsified SDS sheets.
Pedi-Sox Contest Has a Winner!
Congrats to @americangirlnaildesigns on Instagram for her clever ideas on different ways to use Pedi-Sox.