FAQ
Can working on an infected nail be harmful to me?
I am taking medications that affect my immune system. Can working on an infected nail release spores or other infectious material that could be inhaled to cause problems for later?... read more
Is it okay to use cuticle oil during a nail enhancement? Will it cause lifting?
Is it okay to use cuticle oil during a nail enhancement? Will it cause lifting?... read more
Reader to Reader: Was your family supportive of your decision to go into the beauty industry?
Was your family supportive of your decision to go into the beauty industry? How did their support (or lack thereof) affect your career?... read more
What should I wear to a job interview?
What should I wear to a job interview at a salon?... read more
Should I include testimonial pages on my website?
I am putting together a website for my salon. I’ve seen some sites that have client testimonial pages. Is it a good idea to include one on my site or is it kind of old-fashioned? Don’t people go to review websites like Yelp anyway?... read more
How can I avoid the dreaded heat spikes with gels?
How can I avoid the dreaded heat spikes with gels?... read more
Is it true that gels thin out a client’s nails?
I have so many nail clients who say gel nails thin out their nails. Is this true? When I do a fill, I don’t get right down to their natural nail, unless it has lifted. I always leave as much of the gel on their nail as I can, to protect their natural nail. So, can you tell me, if in fact gel nails thin out their natural nails?... read more
Does anyone know how to whiten discolored natural nails?
Does anyone know how to whiten discolored natural nails?... read more
Reader to Reader: Do you give preference to stocking your salon's retail boutique with items that are made in the U.S.A.?
Do you give preference to stocking your salon’s retail boutique with items that are made in the U.S.A. (or in your native country, if you aren’t in the U.S.)?... read more
Can the One-Stroke nail art painting technique be applied to gel?
Can the One-Stroke nail art painting technique be applied to gel?... read more
How do I do nails for celebrities, movies, commercials, etc.?
I’m an established nail tech in the New York area. (I’ve been a nail tech for 25 years and had my own nail business for six.) I am looking to branch out. Specifically, I’m interested in doing nails for celebrities, movies, commercials etc., but I’m not sure how to make those connections. Do you have any suggestions or info for me?... read more
Do you wear gloves while doing pedicures (or any service)?
Personal touch is a hallmark of a nail tech’s work. So what about wearing gloves? Does it detract from the service experience or put both the tech and client at ease that the highest standards are being followed? The responses were mixed when we asked our readers: Do you wear gloves while doing pedicures (or any service)?... read more