Nail Fungus - part 2

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 [...]

Acrylic nails - application part 3

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 [...]

Nail Business - Clients and the Salon

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 [...]

Beauty Products

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.  [...]

Acrylic nails - colored acrylic

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.

Peeling fingernails

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. 

Yellow fingernails - how to whiten them

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.

Nail Manicure - part 3

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 [...]

Acrylic nails - application

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.  [...]

Nail care - natural nails

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 [...]

Acrylic nails - Pick a brand

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 [...]

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