FAQ
How many uniforms do I need to buy?
Do most salons that have their employees purchase matching uniforms have each employee buy just one uniform, or do they buy multiple ones? Most of my techs work in the salon five days in a row.... read more
Are there certain styles of Minx I should use on clients who have ridged nails?
I’ve noticed that nail ridges can show through Minx nail coatings. Are there certain styles of Minx that I should use (or not use) on clients who have very ridged nails?... read more
Removing Gels to Apply Acrylic
There are many gel nail salons around where I live, meaning there are many people with gel nails. I do acrylic nails and I’m wondering if there is a special removal method to follow for gels because I know they don’t soak off like acrylic. I have a lot of people coming to me with their gel nails still on. Do I just thin them down as good as I can and apply the acrylic as usual? Will the acrylic still adhere with that thin layer of gel on? Or do I need to completely get rid of the gel and get to the natural nail to be able to apply the acrylic?... read more
Cleaning Dried Acrylic Off Brush
I need advice on how to get dried acrylic off my nail brush. I did my first set of fills today but now I am wondering how to clean my brush. My friend said soak it in acetone and then wash it really well. Could this affect my brush or is it OK to clean it?... read more
Reader to Reader: Other than money, what would motivate you to work harder at your current salon?
Other than money, what would motivate you to work harder at your current salon?... read more
Acrylics bother my allergies and asthma. What can I do?
I am a long-time nail enthusiast who finally found the time to go to nail school. I am enjoying my decision thus far, but I have found that acrylics (including odorless) bother my allergies and asthma. I was wondering what advice you might have. And could I be successful offering little to no acrylic services?... read more
Can I seal Minx with a gel top coat?
If my clients want their Minx to last longer, can I seal it with a gel top coat? And will this ruin the shiny chrome effect of the Minx?... read more
What brand of acrylic paint is used for One-Stroke painting?
What brand of acrylic paint is used for One-Stroke painting?... read more
What should I do with a client who reacts to acrylics and gels?
I have a client who became allergic to acrylic nails, so I switched her to gels and now, after 1 1/2 years, she has started having the same reaction with gels. A few of her fingertips swell and crack. What should I do? She still wants nail enhancements. ... read more
My back is aching and I need a new chair. What should I look for?
My back is aching and I need a new chair. What should I look for?... read more
Should I advertise in the Yellow Pages?
Does anybody use the Yellow Pages anymore? What about the online Yellow Pages? Should I consider paying for advertising in the online Yellow Pages or is my money better spent elsewhere?... read more
What is the best place to recruit nail techs?
I own a salon and spa in Maryland. I have been looking for a nail technician and it has been impossible for me to find one. I have put out ads but I don’t seem to get anywhere. What is the best place to find one?... read more