FAQ
Do product innovations influence style trends or vice versa?
Do product innovations influence style trends or vice versa?... read more
After soaking off old acrylic, can a client, at the same visit, get tips and overlays?
After soaking off old acrylic, can a client, at the same visit, get tips and overlays? Or should we wait until the next visit when moisture in the nail isn’t a problem?... read more
Is it safe for me to wear acrylics if I do a lot of pedicures and my hands are constantly in dirty water?
I am a nail technician who does a lot of pedicures. My hands are constantly in dirty water. Is it safe for me to wear acrylics? Am I more likely to develop a nail infection?... read more
Are there any medications that affect how well acrylic nail extensions adhere to the nail?
Are there any medications that affect how well acrylic nail extensions adhere to the nail?... read more
How do I keep acrylic nails from popping off my client with sweaty hands?
I have a client whose hands sweat like crazy. I put a full set on her and in two weeks they just popped off like nothing. I am using OPI Absolute with primer and Bond-Aid and they just keep coming off. Do you have any advice?... read more
How do I backfill the white tip with silk wraps?
I have a client who wants silk wraps with a white tip. Please tell me how to backfill the white tip with silk wraps.... read more
Why does my natural nail client have red moons?
I have a natural nail client who has red moons. They used to be healthy and white, but now they are an angry red about halfway up from the cuticles. She hasn’t changed medications or detergent and she isn’t experiencing any discomfort. What could this be?... read more
How do I apply gel polish without it pooling to the center of the nail and leaving the outside perimeter bare?
How do I apply gel polish without it pooling to the center of the nail and leaving the outside perimeter bare? ... read more
What technique is the best for a manicure and do you use different techniques for different problem nails?
I have tried several different ways to give the best natural nail manicure possible and want to know which way is the best. I have tried water manicures, which I’m told are no longer the way to go. I have tried soaking cuticles in heated oil or lotion before massaging. What technique is the best for the nail and do you use different techniques for different problem nails? ... read more
How can I get an arch on a flat nail?
How can I get an arch on a flat nail when doing an acrylic natural nail overlay without getting my finished product too thick? The nail always looks like it is too thick with too much acrylic at the free edges as well as at the cuticle.... read more
Why do my acrylic nails turn yellow by the time my clients come back for their fill?
Why do my acrylic nails turn yellow by the time my clients come back for their fill?... read more
Why are my gels still dull after filing and buffing? What can I do to change this?
Why are my gels still dull after filing and buffing? What can I do to change this?... read more