Day 220: Rainbow Tip Nail Art

Julie Olesky, Renew Salon and Spa, Oswego, Ill.

The Electric File Is Our Friend

It’s hard to overcome a history of adversity, but today’s electric files have come a long way, baby. With some patience and practice, techs can get a lot of help from this handy tool.

At the Tip of Her Profession

Veteran nail technician Marti Preuss says her first set of nails looked like hammerhead sharks.” “My poor client said, ‘You’re not going to charge me for this, are you?’”

Combination Tool #9 Pusher and #15 Scoop

Antoine De Paris’ Combination Tool # 9 Pusher and # 15 Scoop is for both hands and feet and is made of cobalt stainless steel.

Application of Creative Nail Design’s Performance Tips

Ergo-Push/Cleaner

Body Toolz’ new Ergo-Push/Cleaner combines a cuticle pusher with a nail cleaner, and is ergonomically designed for comfort and control.

Crowdsourcing: How do you deal with clients who tip poorly or not at all?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you deal with clients who tip poorly or not at all? Do you give them a different level of service? Why or why not?

Publisher’s Notes: Keep Those Cards and Letters Coming

Help Desk

The panelists answer your tricky questions! In this edition we cover flat nails, calluses and more.