acrylics

The Color of Monomer

Designed with the growth in the market for permanent French manicures in mind, these colored monomers don’t clean like laundry soap, they just make the nails  look  cleaner.

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Ready, Set, Sculpt!

A fast-set acrylic system simplifies and shortens the application process, allowing technicians to accommodate more clients in a day.

A Tale of Two Techniques

Tips and forms each have their place in a successful nail service. Strive to do each one excellently for the ultimate in client satisfaction.

Trouble Shooter: How to Sculpt Acrylic for Minimal Filing

Whether you’re using nail tips or forms, refining your sculpting technique greatly reduces your filing time.

Rumors of the Demise of Acrylic Are Greatly Exaggerated

There may be some confusion between ethyl methacrylate (a monomer used widely in acrylic systems today) and methyl methacrylate (a monomer formerly used in acrylic systems but banned for use today).

The Nail Doctor Is In

The Nail Doctor answers your pressing questions about nail health, salon safety, and more.

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.

How to Remove Air Pockets in Artificial Nails

You can get rid of troublesome air pockets by soaking off the client’s extension or filing down her nail.

A Pink and White Technical

Clients love the unpolished perfection of pink and white, and are willing to pay more for it.

Understanding Acrylic Liquid-to-Powder Ratios

Acrylic nail systems require a precise liquid-to-powder mix to ensure a durable nail and to prevent clients from developing an allergic reaction.