Acrylic nails - removing the product
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments
One of the worst parts of any nail technicians job is having to remove product from a clients nails. It is never easy and is always time consuming. I almost said the worst part is removing old product from a client, but it isn’t. Read more
Acrylic nails - what you need
Posted on | March 5, 2010 | Comments Off
Once you have decided which type and brand of acrylic to go with you have to decide what products you want to use with it. I really recommend that you stick with one brand for the application. If you are using Tammy Taylor’s acrylic then use the primer/bonder, liquid monomer and acrylic powders associated with that line of acrylic. Read more
Nail Product - part 2
Posted on | March 2, 2010 | No Comments
Whenever possible, I always recommend you work with the same product during a service. What I mean by this is if you are doing a full set of gels, use all the products associated with that brand. If your are using ibd gel, then use ibd gel primer & ibd sealer. Same with acrylics, resins, and even waxing and facials. You can do a little bit of experimenting if you have to, like using Clean and Easy wax, but Gigi wax remover. Just remember that manufacturers specifically design their products to work together, and they usually do. Read more
Nailpro Cyber Competition
Posted on | February 27, 2010 | No Comments
Nailpro is having their annual competitions and I just wanted to make sure you all know about their cyber competition. It is a great way to get into competing if you have never done it before, or can’t make it to the competitions. There are no time constraints as you do the work in the salon or at home and submit your photos, so the pressure and stress is at a minimum. If you’re interested click here to find more information.
Nail Product
Posted on | February 24, 2010 | No Comments
When you first start out it is very important to pick products that are right for you. Once you start with a particular type or brand you are much more likely to become attached to it and it will be hard to change down the road. Brand loyalty not only applies to your clients, but to you as well. Read more
Nail disorders
Posted on | February 21, 2010 | No Comments
Normally nails are a light pink color, with the moons appearing much lighter. Slight variations in the color of pink, a little lighter or darker, are fine. However if the color changes there could be problems. We covered quite a bit on yellow nails already. Click here to see the post on yellow nails. Read more
Tags: Conditions and Diseases > Health > Nail > nail care
Acrylic nails - application part 2
Posted on | February 18, 2010 | No Comments
When preparing the nails for product make sure you pay attention to the sidewalls as well. This is the area to the sides of the nail plate. This is another area that nail preparation is sometimes overlooked, causing lifting. Many techs use a small diamond drill bit to remove the cuticle and clean up the nail bed. This also will etch the surface of the nail bed, so be very careful if you choose this method. Read more
Acrylic nails - fills
Posted on | February 15, 2010 | 2 Comments
Now that you’ve mastered your acrylic technique with overlays and sculpting, learning to do a fill will be a breeze. When I first learned to do fills I was taught to do it by using an acrylic nipper. We used the nipper to remove the portion of the product that had become loose or lifted around the cuticle. I’m telling you about this because I never want you to do it. Read more
Nail Manicure - part 2
Posted on | February 12, 2010 | No Comments
I like to do manicures using water, warm cream and cuticle remover, depending on my client. On men it’s always a water manicure with warm cream. I rarely soak my women clients nails in water, it’s either warm cream or cuticle remover. Read more
Nail Fungus Treatment
Posted on | February 8, 2010 | No Comments
Shoes are also a great place for fungus to grow and spread. Try to keep the insides of your shoes and your feet as dry as possible. Try to wear socks that let air circulate and don’t cause your feet to sweat. Wear shoes that can let your feet breath whenever possible. Read more
Natural nails - cuticles
Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments
Don’t bit or pick your nails or cuticles. This is one of the hardest habits to break, but it’s important to do it. Not only does it shorten your nails and make your cuticles look horrible, you can permanently damage your nail beds. Any type of nick or cut can allow all types of bacteria, mold and fungus to enter your nail bed and cause infection. At the rate your nails grow it can take months for the damage to be repaired, and in some cases the damage is permanent. Read more
Acrylic nails - application part 4
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | No Comments
The best way to apply acrylic is by forming a small ball on your brush and placing it near the back cuticle edge. Leave about 1/16 of an inch around the cuticle area. This will give you enough room to file everything thin and flush. If you can feel any edge it may catch and lift the entire nail. Once you start in the back, move your acrylic towards the free edge or extension until the product has covered the nail. Read more
Nail Fungus - part 2
Posted on | January 30, 2010 | No Comments
It takes some time before the first signs of an infection appear, which is usually a yellowish color on the nail. When you see a nail has started yellowing you need to evaluate the situation immediately. We did a whole post on yellowing and there are a number of things that can cause it, so you need to determine if it’s just from discoloration or a real problem. Read more
Acrylic nails - application part 3
Posted on | January 27, 2010 | No Comments
Once you are ready to apply the product, use your instructions that came with the acrylic system you bought. The manufacturer usually includes directions specific to each product and it’s a great way to pick up tips. If you have any problems or questions, contact them. Most manufacturers are very easy to get in contact with and have lots of answers for you. I’ve said it before and I’ll keep on saying it, manufacturers make their products to work together and they do so stick to one line. Read more
Nail Business - Clients and the Salon
Posted on | January 24, 2010 | No Comments
Now if you are on the other side of the coin, a salon owner, you need to be prepared as well. Unfortunately technicians can be very sneaky when looking for a new salon and will try everything, including badmouthing your salon, to get their clients to leave with them. As a salon owner you need to be proactive and make all the clients that walk through your doors salon clients, not technician clients. Read more
Beauty Products
Posted on | January 21, 2010 | No Comments
Everywhere you go there are different brands of products. Whether you shop at a salon, CVS, or Walmart there are all types of haircare and nail products to choose from, in all different price ranges. I’m sure you’ve tried different brands and products until you found the ones you really like. I know I do. I try new things all the time, and definitely have my favorites. I really believe that some products are far superior to others. Do you want to know a secret? Read more
Acrylic nails - colored acrylic
Posted on | January 18, 2010 | No Comments
Colored acrylic has been around for many years, but it gained popularity in the ninety’s. Today colored acrylics are used all the time, but not in the way originally intended. Most nail technicians and clients are not interested in having one color acrylic on their entire nail. Read more
Peeling fingernails
Posted on | January 18, 2010 | 4 Comments
Peeling fingernails are almost always accompanied by brittle fingernails. The peeling fingernails are nails that appear layered and peel away in layers. Nails that chip or break easily are defined as brittle. Read more
Yellow fingernails - how to whiten them
Posted on | January 15, 2010 | No Comments
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There are a couple of tricks to help you whiten your finger and toe nails if they have become discolored or stained due to nail polish. The darker the polish, the harder it will be to remove. Don’t get discouraged though, with a little time and patience you will be able to do it. Read more
Nail Manicure - part 3
Posted on | January 12, 2010 | No Comments
When doing a woman’s manicure decide which method you want to use then apply it to the cuticles. Warm cream is a nice relaxing way to do a manicure and I use this on many of my clients. It’s a little old fashioned, but they like it. The main reason I use a cuticle remover instead is that the remover really does a better job of attacking stubborn and overrun cuticles. It can also help eliminate stains on the natural nails. Read more
Acrylic nails - application
Posted on | January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
I have found that I have quite a bit to say on the topic of applying acrylic. This series is going to be a lot longer then I had anticipated. Probably 5 or 6 posts! I hope you’ll stick with me, as there will be tons of good information that will be worth reading about. Now let’s start learning to apply.
Nail care - natural nails
Posted on | January 5, 2010 | No Comments
Let’s face facts, a beautiful set of nails say a lot about you. Not only do they make your hands look better, they can make you feel better about yourself too. It can be challenging, to say the least, to grow healthy looking nails with any amount of length. Here are some tips to help you succeed. Read more
Acrylic nails - Pick a brand
Posted on | January 2, 2010 | No Comments
Acrylic nails are also referred to as fake nails, artificial nails or sculptured nails. Acrylic nails are the combination of a liquid, known as a monomer, and a powder form of acrylic. The acrylic product is then used to form an extension on the nails (sculptured nails) or you can overlay it on top of a plastic tip. There is much to discuss when it comes to acrylic so this will be an important series you won’t want to miss. Read more
Tags: acrylic > acrylic nails > Beauty > Manicure > Methyl methacrylate > Nail
Beauty Products - part 2
Posted on | December 30, 2009 | No Comments
You didn’t think I could actually stop ranting after just one post right. I’m sorry, I do try, but the words just keep flowing out of me. Now where were we, right - There are only a few manufacturers out there that make all the products. The same goes for makeup and nail polishes. While products can and do differ, some do not. It doesn’t hurt to read the ingredients and check the manufacturer when comparing products or looking for a less expensive alternative. Read more
Clients and the Salon - part two
Posted on | December 21, 2009 | No Comments
When a technician leaves it is usually in one of two ways. The first is that they sneak out behind your back. Like I said before, I actually worked at a salon where a bunch of employees came back after the salon had closed for the night and took their stuff and left. Read more
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