Nail Wearer Discusses The Long And The Short Of It.
If you want to convince clients they can learn to live with long nails, tell them about Lori Groves, a former nail technician whose long nails have actually stopped traffic.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHIf you want to convince clients they can learn to live with long nails, tell them about Lori Groves, a former nail technician whose long nails have actually stopped traffic.
Clients love the unpolished perfection of pink and white, and are willing to pay more for it.
You can get rid of troublesome air pockets by soaking off the client’s extension or filing down her nail.
Acrylic nail systems require a precise liquid-to-powder mix to ensure a durable nail and to prevent clients from developing an allergic reaction.
Vicki Peters gives advice on how to properly use chemical tip blenders.
Use a modified three-ball technique to add a natural C-curve and arch to flat nails beds.
Encourage clients who crack a nail to call you immediately. If they pick at or pull on the crack they are likely to injure the nail plate or cause the artificial nail to lift.
Acrylic powder consistencies vary and so does their workability. Choosing one powder over another depends on the nail technician’s sculpting technique and ability.
“The Nail Doctor” is a monthly health column written by Orville J. Stone, M.D., a dermatologist who specializes in diseases of the nail. This column is intended as a guide to help you recognize and understand common nail conditions. Remember, however, that your job as a nail technician is to beautify the nails, not to diagnose or treat physical ailments.
Since its origins in dentistry, acrylic for nails has improved steadily. What does the future hold for this product?
Odorless acrylics may allow nail services where they’ve been taboo before.