acrylic maintenance

The Many Faces of a Backfill

By acquiring this advanced skill, nail technicians can earn more money per service and stay one step ahead of the game.

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When It Comes to Acrylic Brushes, Size Does Matter

Is bigger really better? Yes, say many nail technicians who claim that learning how to use a larger brush led to a more time-efficient service for their clients.

The Lab Reports Panel Answers Your Technical Questions

First question is: Is it okay to clean your brush in acetone instead of monomer, or soak it in acetone if build-up is present?

The Help Desk Responds to Your Technical Questions

This month readers ask about nail shapes, getting a crisp smile line, and whether or not to etch nails.

Re-Investing the Nail Tip

The latest tip styles are all about flexibility and of serving the needs of as many different clients as possible while making the nail technician’s job easier. Many of today’s designs are the result of suggestions from nail technicians themselves.

Making a U-Turn

Create a more natural-looking nail with a U-shaped free edge and sharper-looking C-curve.

Getting the Stains Out of Nails

Don’t let your hard work be ruined by discoloration, whether it’s stains on the natural nail or yellowed acrylic. Get them out, then keep them out.

Demos: NSI's French Fill Bit for Backfills

NSI’s products and techniques make a French backfill easier and faster. Accurate placement of a new smile line will make this service last up to four weeks.

Playing Fast Ball: Working Quickly With Acrylics

You can’t squeeze more hours in a day, but our experts can show you ways to fit more appointments into your schedule. How? By learning to do full sets in half the time.

Tip of the Month: Cleaning Dirty Nails

Clean up discolored nails quickly and easily