FAQ
How can I keep my manicure implements from dulling?
How can I keep my manicure implements from dulling?... read more
How can I lay acrylic on a nail without it going onto my client’s cuticle?
I’m a newbie. How can I lay acrylic on a nail without it going onto my client’s cuticle?... read more
Reader to Reader: How do you turn a new client into a regular?
How do you turn a new client into a regular?... read more
Reader to Reader: How do you keep your client information safe?
How do you keep your client information safe?... read more
Reader to Reader: How do you let your clients know you're raising your prices?
How do you let your clients know you're raising your prices?... read more
At what point in a pedicure do you use the hot towels and how?
At what point in a pedicure do you use the hot towels and how?... read more
Reader to Reader: How do you start a dialogue with your clients about retail products?
How do you start a dialogue with your clients about retail products?... read more
What's your most memorable nail mishap?
What's your most memorable nail mishap?... read more
Is acrylic causing curling nails?
I have an acrylic client whose nails have been healthy for many years. Recently, one of her thumbnails has begun to curl upward, about ¾ of the way up from the cuticle, toward the tip, but still well into the nail bed area. Each time I see her, it has curled more. I keep the nail trimmed as short as possible to avoid her pulling it on accidentally, and I keep it capped with acrylic (she doesn’t want me to remove the acrylic unless I absolutely have to.) It seems like the acrylic is not adhering to her thumbnail as well as it should. I don’t know if it’s because it’s short and she’s using it differently, or if it has something to do with the curling. Please advise.... read more
How can you stop nail separation after removing acrylics?
In some people who have removed their artificial nails, I’ve noticed that the nail plate separates from the nail bed. What can be done, if anything, to help this problem?... read more
How can I clear up an infection on my thumbnail?
Is there a more effective medication than Exelderm (which I have been using for about four years) to clear up an infection on my right thumbnail? What do you think about cutting the nail to the level of the infection?... read more
I had a client who is a runner, and her toenail was on the verge of coming off. What should I do?
I had a client who is a runner, and her toenail was on the verge of coming off. She wasn’t in any pain, but she wanted to try to have it look nice for an upcoming event. What should I do?... read more