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LCN Pedique Plus French Toes

Pedique plus by LCN is a one-component, light-cured resin that can be used to cosmetically restore damage toenails or simply create a permanent French look. It was created with high flexibility to follow the natural movement of the feet. A variety of color options makes it easy to achieve individualized color for each client, so Pedique Plus looks and feels natural. As an added benefit, Pedique plus is enhanced with an antimicrobial component.

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Kudos for Online Competitors

Best of Stuff winner Janet Martin of South Charleston, W.V. earns a NAILS cover shoot along with her share of more than $8,000 in prizes.

The Gel Menagerie

With the new technology being applied to gels there is a good range of options for techs looking to create pink-and- whites, correct damaged or misshapen nails, add shine and protection to natural nails or acrylic enhancements, or give a client durable and long-wearing nail color. The main thing to keep in mind when dealing with various forms of gel is that the primary difference between them is the viscosity.

Electric Filing Techniques: Finishing a Nail

An electric file is the perfect tool to use on a nail when you’re trying to achieve a smooth, finished look.

Electric Filing Techniques: Repairing a Crack

Cracks appear too often on acrylic nails, but with the help of an electric file they can easily be removed.

Electric Filing Techniques: Prepping for a Full Set

Getting the nails ready for a full set is one of the most important steps in artificial nail application.

Electric Filing Techniques: Removing Lifted Acrylic

Using an electric file to remove lifted product will greatly reduce the time spent on this common repair.

What's Your Problem?

Whether you’re a beginner struggling to reduce thickness at the cuticle or a veteran whose C-curve is looking flat, this troubleshooting guide, put together by nail technician Shari Finger can help. Here are her tips to combat common acrylic woes.

Trouble Shooter: Save Filing Time With Tip Blenders

Tip blenders not only make removing excess tip material easy, they’re easy on the natural nail as well.

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