Nail Ridges

Nail ridges or corrugations (also known as beau’s lines) can be caused by a variety of things.  Ridges or beau’s lines are when nail growth is uneven, resulting in lumps, bumps and lines on the nail bed.  It is usually a result of being ill or injured.  Unfortunately there is not much you can do [...]

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 [...]

Nail Business - top 5 reasons to use a computer in the salon

In this day and age if you are not using a computer in your salon you are really making a mistake.  Not only are there tons of ideas and lots of information to be found, it is a great way to keep in contact with your clients. 

Nailpro Cyber Competition

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 [...]

Clients and the Salon - part two

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. 

Nail Business - When nail technicians leave

The beauty business is a highly competitive one.  It is inevitable that at some point a salon and nail technician will most likely part ways.  Whether you are a salon owner or a technician you need to be prepared.

Top Coats and Base Coats

Using the right top and base coat is very important when polishing nails.  They can make or break your manicure as well as your relationship with your client.  You need to research the many different products out there, invest in a few of them, and use them to best complete your service.

Nail Business - Clients and the nail technician

As I said, if you do make the leap and move to a new salon you are absolutely entitled to contact all of your clients.  I recommend calling all your clients personally first.  Be prepared that they may not all be pleasant or want to go with you. 

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