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Technique

I’m Ready For My Close Up

by Erin Bajaras

As a NAILS editor it is my job to learn the ins and outs of the nail industry.

Technique

Tip of the Month: Tech Shares Some Time-Savers

by Staff

Lynette Madden, owner of Salon 29 at Main in East Greenville Pa., learned to save time sizing when she was a new tech.

Technique

It’s 2003. Do you know where your gels are? One of the fastest- growing salon services, gels still remain a mystery to many nail techs and their clients. Whether you are familiar with gels or just turning your attention to them, use this primer to help guide you through the multitude of uses, techniques, and troubleshooting tips associated with today’s gels.

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Help Desk

by Staff

What am I doing wrong? Is alcohol a better polish prep?

Technique

Gel Application Guide

by Staff

The following sampling of step-by-steps are only a few of the different gel services and techniques possible. Try your hand at these services and see if there is something you can incorporate into your own repertoire.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Prepping for a Full Set

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

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

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Electric Filing Techniques: Removing Lifted Acrylic

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

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

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Troubleshooter: Shaping Acrylic Nails Oval

by Staff

Some diehard fans of the oval nail remain - causing problems for some nail techs who can’t seem to get the same result they would with the square look.

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Take Them All Off - How to Remove Gels

by Patricia Oropeza, staff writer

Here, we give you some tips on removing gels. From filling to soaking there’s more than one way to do it. And it doesn’t always have to be difficult.

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The Help Desk

by Staff

Your questions answered by Doug Schoon, Melissa Carlini, and David Dyer.

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From Tips to Toes II

by Staff

Now that your client has pink and whites on her toes, keep them looking fresh and elegant with a backfill. She can have great-looking toes all summer long.

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The Help Desk

by Staff

Your technique questions answered by Melissa Carlini, Brooke Gilliam, Debra Marr-Leisy, and La Shaun Crown-Glenn.

Technique

The Help Desk

by Staff

This month's Help Desk features the advice of Rima Kitsko, LaCinda Headings, Lin Halpern, Debi Waszut, and Mary Metscaviz.

Technique

What's Your Problem?

by Staff

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.

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The New Wave of Gels

by Bonnie Bobit

Light-activated gel systems have been revamped for the healthy, odor-free environment of the 90s.

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