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.

Nail Fungus

There is a big difference between nail fungus and nail mold.  Many nail technicians don’t realize there is a difference and use fungus and mold synonymously.

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 - what you need

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 [...]

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.

Nail Supplies

While I always utilize my local beauty supply stores and my local reps, I do like to buy supplies from different companies as well.  I will do more posts on specific nail supplies.  I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about one of my favorite places to shop.

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. 

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 [...]

Magazines for nail salon owners

There are three must have magazines for any salon owner.  They are Nails Magazine, Nailpro magazine and Day Spa magazine.  They are filled with tips and tricks and wonderful articles.  They also have many advertisements for the newest products.  They have cards that make it easy to request more information on a variety of things.  [...]

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