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I recently had a conversation with a nail professional who was complaining that her clients do not cooperate with her when it comes to home maintenance. She explains to them the importance of home maintenance, the use of high-quality nail oil, etc. She even gives each client written instructions and a complimentary bottle of nail […]

The most popular nail services these days use opaque nail coatings (e.g. UV gel polish and opaque builders). This means that you cannot see the nail plate without removing the coating. But a nail health check is imperative! If you have had experience or been following the stories of client allergies, you’ll know that a […]

Sometimes a client wants to switch from enhancements to UV gel polish manicures. But some nail professionals feel like their clients’ nails look weak and fragile after an enhancement removal that they fear removal altogether! So they grow out enhancements by gradually thinning the existing product and applying the UV manicure service. But then they […]

Most nail professionals have experienced rust on their metal nail implements at some point in their careers. Rust is a common concern since many people grew up hearing stories about how a rusty nail or other pieces of rusty metals can cause infections such as tetanus. That is a myth… rust does NOT cause tetanus […]

As nail professionals, we tend to get “seduced” by new “toys” like colors, nail art, shapes, and gadgets. But sometimes we forget one vital part of our services: the magic of hand and foot massage. Touch plays a significant role in how you can connect with your clients. Hand and foot massage will help your […]

There is a general concern about the DIY nail kits on the market, claiming that home gel polish kits are an overexposure reaction waiting to happen. Some even say that this is the reason for the upswing in people’s allergic reactions to enhancement products. They could be right. The salon industry could also be tainted […]

Understanding the products we use, when to use them, and why, is imperative in the nail business. Today we are going to discuss pH balancer nail products. If you understand pH, it will make many other important concepts much easier to understand. The pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of water. Water […]

Nail professionals are very creative people, willing to constantly learn new things, and great at multitasking. They are artists, technicians, psychologists, you name it! However, there are two words that simply terrify them: nail retail. Other professionals in the beauty industry, like aestheticians and hair stylists, are great at retail. On the other hand, nail […]

Many nail pros right now are comparing UV gel polishes. But how can you tell if it’s a good one or not?  What should you look out for exactly? And… what should you steer clear of? What would be the UV gel polish with the best-case scenario ingredients? I am glad to see that many are […]