FAQ
How do I get the acrylic or gel to stick to pre-designed nail tips with art?
I have decided to try pre-designed nail tips with art, but I am having trouble getting the acrylic or gel to stick to them. After a few days the product lifts off the tips. I tried to gently file the surface of the tip first, but then it takes the design off.... read more
I’m a booth renter, but the salon owner did not give me a contract to sign. Am I OK without one?
I’m a booth renter, but the salon owner did not give me a contract to sign. Am I OK without one?... read more
Does the salon owner have to give booth renters a key to the salon?
I am a booth renter in the salon where I work. The owner said she does not have to give me a key. Can she do that as I own my own business?... read more
Why aren't my client's nails growing and what can I do to get them to grow?
One of my clients has worn acrylic extensions on her nails for several years. She used to live in Florida, and her nail technician there used a drill on her nails. Since then, her nails have stopped growing. They grow about three-quarters of the way out on her nail bed, and stop. There has been no new growth for several years. What has happened to her nails, and how can I get them to grow? Also, can she wear extensions? I put fiberglass wraps on her nails last week and they all fell off in just a few days. Is this problem related to her nail bed problem?... read more
Can chemotherapy cause problems to the nails?
I had a client who wanted fiberglass applied on her “eggshell” nails. The next day, the application started to slide right off her nails in one piece. I couldn’t understand why. Then she told me she was receiving chemotherapy. Can that cause this problem? Since then, I have been using acrylic on her nails instead. It has worked better, but her nails are still lifting and sometimes one may loosen and fall off. What can I do?... read more
What should I wear on my first day of work?
If there’s no uniform at the salon I was just hired in, what should I wear on my first day?... read more
How do I get acrylic or gel to stick to pre-designed nail tips?
I have decided to try pre-designed nail tips with art, but I am having trouble getting the acrylic or gel to stick to them. After a few days the product lifts off the tips. I tried to gently file the surface of the tip first, but then it takes the design off.... read more
Reader to Reader: Do you loan products to other techs?
Do you loan products to other techs?... read more
How do I promote myself within a full-service salon when I am the only manicurist?
I’m the only manicurist in a full-service salon and I’m wondering how to promote myself within the salon. What’s a good conversation starter when you first greet a client who’s sitting in the salon? I’m a shy person and I have a big problem talking about my business with clients.... read more
How do I determine my fee for party packages?
I would like to offer packages such as little girls party packages and bridal party packages. Now how do I determine how to base my fee? I would like to have one flat rate.... read more
What are the dry white spots on my client’s toenails?
One of my clients has dry white spots on her big toenails. She went to the podiatrist and he said she was allergic to nail polish. I would put oil on and buff and the white spots would go away. I have seen this on almost every client at one time or another, especially in the winter. What do you think it is?... read more
What is the average shelf life for acrylic powder and monomer?
What is the average shelf life for acrylic powder and monomer?... read more