FAQ
How do I glide the pink over the white without ruining the white?
I’m having trouble with my smile lines. When I apply the pink to the center of the nail it seems to muddy my crisply sculpted white smile line. I know I have to glide the pink over the white to the free edge, but I don’t know how to do this without ruining the white?... read more
Can you explain the difference between a regular gel and a builder gel?
I’m in school. Can you explain the difference between a regular gel and a builder gel?... read more
Is it true that filing nails in a back-and-forth motion will cause the nails to break or become weaker?
Is it true that filing nails in a back-and-forth motion will cause the nails to break or become weaker?... read more
Why are my gels still dull after filing and buffing?
Why are my gels still dull after filing and buffing? What can I do to change this?... read more
What Would You Do if Business at Your Salon Slowed Down?
Although it’s not something most nail techs or salons owners ever want to think about, there may come a time when business may slow down. This may be due to a bad economy or other reasons. Have you ever stopped to think what you would do if this ever happened to you? We posed that question to a salon owner, a booth renter, and an employee. Here’s what they had to say.... read more
How do I keep the white acrylic from blending in with the pink?
How do I keep the white acrylic from blending in with the pink? Is there a trick to keeping the white and pink apart?... read more
What is the best way to handle cell phone abuse during a nail service?
What is the best way to handle cell phone abuse during a nail service? Some clients are on their cell phones four to six times during their service. It not only slows me down, but leaves room for contamination of the nail surface.... read more
Is there anything I can do for my client who is allergic to acrylics?
I have a client who is allergic to most acrylics. She has also had chemotherapy, which has left her nails deformed. I’ve tried just about everything to help her, but silk wraps don’t stay on and she reacts to most acrylics — even the ones made for sensitive clients. Is there anything I can do for her?... read more
I am having a continuous problem with my clients’ nails lifting around the cuticle.
I am currently a nail student and I am having a continuous problem with my clients’ nails lifting around the cuticle. I am using good product so I know that isn’t the reason. I was wondering if using too much or too little liquid could cause them to lift.... read more
How do I speed up my services?
How do I speed up my services? I don’t want to hurt people by filing fast and some women can’t work with you during nail services.... read more
Do you have a description of an independent contractor?
Do you have a description of an independent contractor?... read more
How can I increase adhesion on a hardly filed nail?
I have a client with eczema. Her nails have horizontal ridges and are very thin. If I go easy on the filing, her enhancements pop off. If I file like usual, she tells me they’re sensitive. I have recommended letting one or two nails go “bare” until they heal, but she doesn’t want to. How can I increase adhesion on a hardly filed nail?... read more