FAQ
Can UV nail dryers dry polish without a UV top coat?
Can UV nail dryers dry polish without a UV top coat?... read more
How can I make a correct C-curve without a tip and achieve an oval shape?
I don’t use tips — I’ve never been a fan. I build my pink-and-whites from scratch and have always been much happier with how they look and wear — my clients are too. But how can I make a correct C-curve without a tip and achieve an oval shape? I have several clients with an oval shape but I can’t get them this pointy and they end up having straighter sidewalls.... read more
Reader to Reader: Should you communicate with clients via cell phone text message?
Should you communicate with clients via cell phone text message? Why or why not?... read more
What are some of your favorite salon flooring options?
I really need to replace the old wood flooring of my salon. What are some of your favorite salon flooring options?... read more
I’m thinking of offering a service deal on Groupon or a similar group deal site and I’m wondering what I should know in advance.
I’m thinking of offering a service deal on Groupon or a similar group deal site and I’m wondering what I should know in advance. Are there any downsides? Can I expect to get repeat business from it? ... read more
Reader to Reader: Are DIY nail products good or bad for the professional industry?
Are DIY nail products (available to the general public) good or bad for the professional industry? And why?... read more
I need help selecting a good UV light. What should I look for? Is price a good indicator?
I need help selecting a good UV light. What should I look for? Is price a good indicator?... read more
I have a 50-year-old client with hard, brittle nails with recurring ingrown nails. Can I help prevent the ingrown nails?
I have a 50-year-old client who has been having recurring ingrown nails on her fingers. It tends to affect the middle and ring fingers on both hands, and on both sides of the nail. She starts to feel sensitivity to pressure on her fingers and within days you can see pus under the skin. It looks like a small piece of nail is growing into the skin, causing the infection (and quite a bit of pain). She has hard, brittle nails that she wears short and polished. Is there anything I can do in the salon to prevent this from happening so often?... read more
Reader to Reader: What’s the one thing in your salon you should throw away but probably never will?
What’s the one thing in your salon you should throw away but probably never will?... read more
Why is it important to ask new clients if they have any allergies?
Why is it important to ask new clients if they have any allergies?... read more
Lately I’ve been hearing that paraffin candles are somehow toxic. What can you tell me about this?
Lately I’ve been hearing that paraffin candles are somehow toxic. What can you tell me about this?... read more
I’m thinking about doing a client survey. What questions should I include and what’s the best way to go about it?
I’m thinking about doing a client survey. What questions should I include and what’s the best way to go about it? ... read more