Acing the C-Curve
Used properly, a C-curve stick can help you create the ideal curve.
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Doing a no-fill-line backfill with Greg Salo
Re-glaze Backscratchers' wrap nails to keep them looking as good as they can be.
Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.
Why does my acrylic sometimes appear cloudy? Your technical questions answered!
Lifting acrylic nails are frustrating to the nail tech and annoying to the client. Left uncorrected, they could trap water and be the first step toward a bacterial infection. But before we get defensive and start pointing fingers, let’s check out the nails — and let them do the talking.
Kupa has created a bit that makes backfills easier and faster.
To find out what circumstances do warrant a fresh full set, we asked two nail techs known for their high standards when they fill and when they remove.
Simple tip to keep the creation of a great C-curve from hurting the client.
Kupa inc., a leading manufacturer of electric files and carbide bits, has created a new bit that bakes backfilling easier and faster. This custom one-of-a-kind design comes in K Cut (silver) and Z Coat, which is a gold-plated finish. The barrel carbide bit is wider at the top, allowing the technician precision cutting with less pressure.
Think nobody knows the troubles you’ve seen? In fact, the problems facing new techs are predictable and preventable. Read on for the cures to 10 common newbie nail woes.
Colored and glitter acrylics are beautiful, but many of us do not do them in the salon because it is too time consuming for us and too expensive for the clients to change the color. Use a reverse application to make it easier.
Creating and maintaining a permanent French manicure for your clients doesn’t need to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide to mastering the pink-and-white backfill includes a list of common pitfalls to recognize and avoid.
This month's panelists answer reader questions about nail conditions.
This month, readers ask about sculpting, the difference between cuticle products, and the effect of medications on nails.
Clients with common nail problems such as short nail beds, ski jump nails, and flat nails may never enjoy beautiful natural nails. But with the help of a little acrylic and the proper application you can create the illusion of flawless nails. Here we show you some techniques for camouflaging nail imperfections.