FAQ
Are there any artificial nail products that do not have acrylates as an ingredient?
I just learned that I am allergic to acrylates. Are there any artificial nail products/techniques that do not have acrylates as an ingredient?... read more
Where can I find nail tees with bling?
I’m looking for a manufacturer that sells T-shirts for nail techs with bling. Can you help me?... read more
Is there really a monomer that can be used with any acrylic system?
I have noticed lately that there are monomers on the market that claim to be universal. Is there really a monomer that can be used with any acrylic system and have the product cure to the durability it should?... read more
Reader to Reader: What's better in the salon: small private rooms or a room with multiple stations?
What’s better in the salon: small private rooms that are one-on-one or a room with multiple stations so people can interact with each other?... read more
Bubbles in my acrylic. How do I stop this?
I have bubbles in my acrylic. How do I stop this? Some clients have lifting around the eponychium area, even though I have sealed it. What am I doing wrong?... read more
Problems with edges when doing acrylics?
I am still having a problem with my edges when doing acrylics. I would like to just get it right so I am not touching the sides and the cuticle.... read more
Reader to Reader: Should the salon be closed on holidays?
Should the salon be closed on holidays (days when most clients have the day off work) and why?... read more
What colors make a manly French?
I have a man on my books who wants a thin French polish on his toes, but for it to look natural what color do I do?... read more
Any suggestions on how to avoid theft without keeping everything behind bars?
I’m opening a salon and plan on having retail. However I live in a city and have to be mindful of security. Any suggestions on how to avoid theft without keeping everything behind bars?... read more
Can artificial nails make a nail fungus infection even worse than it already is?
Can artificial nails make a nail fungus infection even worse than it already is? I was approached by a new client who has had a nail fungus since she was an infant (she is now 19). She says no treatments have worked so she’d like to get enhancements. Is it OK for me to work on her nails?... read more
What’s your best advice for mobile techs on how to pack and travel with your nail polishes?
What’s your best advice for mobile techs on how to pack and travel with your nail polishes? And how do you decide what colors to bring?... read more
I’m very concerned about the other nail salons that follow the rules; it makes us all look bad. How can we stop them?
I’m so tired of all of these cheap nail salons popping up all over the place. They are so disgusting inside. The tools and mani/pedi stations are never clean. How does one report them? I’m from Michigan and the state board doesn’t reply back to me. I’m very concerned about the other nail salons that follow the rules; it makes us all look bad. How can we stop them?... read more