
OPI’s Glitter Off
Glitter Off is OPI’s newest natural nail base coat that peels off without polish remover.

Glitter Off is OPI’s newest natural nail base coat that peels off without polish remover.

With the surge in gel-polish clients, it’s now crucial to seamlessly integrate no-damage removal into your service repertoire. Our gel-polish experts show you how.

Gel X by Erica’s ATA is a dual-cutting bit made for removing glitter and foil, and changing gel-polish colors on acrylic nails.

Spilo Professional Foil introduces a new 425-count size featuring pre-cut 5-in. by 8-in. sheets that are ready to use out of the box.

Shooting Star International created a new piece of salon equipment called the Multi-Pro Nail Spa aimed at making the removal of soak-off gels and acrylics fast and safe.

The Eelay Device is a tool that creates custom-fit full-cover artificial nails. It includes a gauge to measure the client's nail, a small molding machine with corresponding metal molds, and nail blanks made from durable patented plastic. This video demonstrates how to remove the custom nails.

While glitter is great for catching light and attention, it can be tough to get off nails without a battle.

With the biggest problem being inadequate soak-off times and nail damage during subsequent forced gel removal, there are some things you can do to help expedite the soak-off process without compromising effectiveness.

Dashing Diva educator So Yong Yu demonstrates a quick and easy method for removing DesignFX nail appliqués using non-acetone polish remover and an orangewood stick.

The great windfall of revenue soak-off gel-polishes may be endangered by a rash of improper removal techniques that are leaving clients unsatisfied with their results — and they’re telling their friends about it.

According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.

To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. Here are some of the latest wraps to hit the market.

To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. These gel-polish removal liquids have added hydrating emollients to keep the removal process soft on skin, while still effectively removing all the gel.

The explosion of gel-polish means nail techs are busier than ever — and at the upscale Red Door Spas it means nail assistants are guaranteed a full day of soak-offs.

The soak-off polishes can be removed without the salon.

You learned a lot in school, but once you start working full time with clients you’ll see that minor mishaps with nail enhancements will occasionally pop up to frustrate and challenge you. To help you out when they do, here's some handy troubleshooting advice on fixing the more common acrylic and gel problems.

Basic CND Shellac application and removal steps using a solid opaque color.