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The NAILS Help Desk Responds to Your Questions

This month readers want to know about odorless acrylics, diabetic clietns, and splinter hemorrhages.

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Troubleshooter: Removing Acrylics Without Damaging the Natural Nail

Whatever the reason your client wants to go natural, it's a good opportunity to maintain her as a client by preserving her natural nail as only a nail professional can.

Troubleshooter: Prepping to Prevent Lifting

The most common problem nail technicians face with nail enhancement application - especially those just starting out - is lifting. If it isn’t the client’s fault, it may be a simple problem like improper preparation.

Troubleshooter: Prepping to Prevent Lifting

The most common problem nail technicians face with nail enhancement application — especially those just starting out — :  is lifting. If it isn’t the client’s fault, it may be a simple problem like improper preparation.

Troubleshooter: Protecting and Reinforcing a Split Nail

Applying a thin acrylic overlay to a vertical split on the nail can help protect it from further damage, while still allowing the client to wear her nails natural

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.

Tip of the Month

Vanessa Wright offers solutions to typical nail problems by using common household objects.

Troubleshooter: Applying Light-Cured Gel System Like a Pro

Whether you’re using traditional gels or the newer, quicker gels, proper application is essential to prevent lifting and to create a durable set of nails.

Troubleshooter: Tip Application Should Fit Style

Just as one tip style doesn’t work on all clients, one tip application method does not work on all tips styles. Here are three application methods for three newer tips.