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Troubleshoot common nail conditions by targeting the cause and customizing your care - both in the salon and with home care recommendations.

Clients love gel-polish because it lasts for weeks with chip-free, high-shine beauty. But improper removal of gel-polish can not only damage the nail plate, but can harm the relationship you have with the client, who may look at gel-polish as a carefree "natural" service. Follow these smart tips to remove gel-polish safely. This helpful HOW-TO GUIDE is sponsored by Millenia Productions, makers of Gel II Soak Off Gel Polish

Use this handout to help your students learn how to discuss athlete's foot with clients.

When a client’s hands are in desperate need of maintenance, one of the easiest ways to see improvement is to clean up the cuticles, but cuticle care makes some clients uneasy. Use this handout to teach your students how to reassure clients that their actions are safe.

When a client comes in with a skin condition, it’s up to the nail tech to determine if the best choice is to proceed or reschedule pending a doctor’s release. Eczema — an itchy, red rash — isn’t contagious, but products in the salon could cause a client to react or have a flare-up. That conversation could go something like this.

Along with being unattractive, cracked heels can be a source of pain and embarrassment. Use this handout to teach students how to educate clients on at-home maintenance that can heal and repair the skin.