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Holly Schippers is the FingerNailFixer. She's a nail tech, an educator, and an industry cheerleader, and she'll offer useful ideas and information to you with a smile.

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What Do You Do When You're Having a Bad Day?

by Holly Schippers

Ever had a bad day? Not a wimpy bad day like you ran out of Fruit Loops and had to eat Cheerios bad day, but the kind where the alarm goes off in the middle of

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What's Your Favorite Nail Myth?

by Holly Schippers

We have all heard them, the informative tips that people have for stronger nails, longer nails, and how to let your nails breathe. I nearly hurt myself laughing this morning reading a post on Nail Tips,

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Response to Wiggly Clients

by Holly Schippers

The response to the problem client blog was great! I would like to carry it over into another blog to address something that so many of you commented on having — wiggly clients! I put it

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Before You Write That Problem Client Off …

by Holly Schippers

Do you have problem clients? I bet a face or two just popped into your mind’s eye! What do you consider a problem client? Some issues that we run into are not necessarily that the person

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Don't Ever Give Up on Your Dream (Nails)

by Holly Schippers

Do you have a dream nail design you want to wear someday? Maybe someone else will do it, maybe something you intend to design, but something that just calls to you as the ultimate nail experience?

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Acrylic: Understanding Mix Ratio

by Holly Schippers

We have covered great cuticle work as an option to help prevent lifting. If you work with liquid-and-powder products another culprit can be the mix ratio. The mix ratio can vary from company to company, so

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Tips for Working with Gel

by Holly Schippers

I’ve had some requests for help with gels. One of the most difficult things is getting the hang of working with it, especially if you are used to working with liquid and powder. It is a

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Perfecting Your Acrylic Smile Lines

by Holly Schippers

Do liquid-and-powder smile lines elude you? Does it feel like a jigsaw puzzle and someone is playing a joke on you by withholding some of the pieces? Smile lines have always been a struggle for me

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Step Out of the Box for Continuing Education

by Holly Schippers

Do you ever feel like if you like one product you shouldn’t acknowledge other products? Or are you a big fan of closet chemistry mixing-and-matching whatever suits you? Sometimes nail professionals feel pulled in different directions

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Tech-to-Tech: Building Your Clientele

by Holly Schippers

Getting started in the nail business can be intimidating. What prices do you charge? Are your services good enough? Can you survive on salon income? So many questions race through your mind. Once you get started,

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