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Beginner Nail Tech Must-Haves

Managing Gel Nail Growth: Tips, Tricks, and Solutions

How Temperature Affects Acrylic and Gel Nail Products

Hey there fellow nail enthusiasts! Today, we're going to dive into the impact that temperature has on our favorite nail products. It's important to understand this relationship so that you can adjust your technique and product usage accordingly [...]

Gel Nail Tutorial: How to Apply Gel Nails for Beginners

Do Nail Techs Have To Be Artists?

Do you need to be a trained artist to create amazing nail art? Let’s talk about whether or not nail techs need to have art backgrounds to incorporate nail art in their services. Is it safe to assume that you chose life as a nail tech to satisfy a creative itch? Scratch it, then. [...]

Acrylic Nail Tutorial: How to Apply Acrylic Nails for Beginners

Pro Secrets for Applying Nail Polish Perfectly

The secrets to a shiny, gorgeous Hollywood manicure aren’t inaccessible. You basically need two things to up your at-home nail game: technique and great products. If you want to learn how to apply nail polish like a pro, you’ve come to the right place. 

How to Take Nail Pictures Like a Pro

Forget about perfection and self-judgement. The biggest barrier to a great nail shot is the inner voice whispering sweet not nice things in your ear. Every artist experiences challenges in both documenting and celebrating their work. The creative [...]

How to Prep Nails for a Perfect Gel Polish Manicure

The quest for a pretty gel mani begins with the perfect prep. Nail preparation is always critical for DIY’ers, especially for gel polish. Proper prep versus no prep is the key difference between a great gel manicure and an absolute failure. 

A LESSON IN PRICING (BEGINNER NAIL PRO EDITION)

The YN community is a diverse network of nail professionals working at every stage of their careers. We’re here to help as nail techs make moves to establish themselves in their marketplace. One of the scariest first steps, as a beginner, is to figure out how to price your services. No matter who you are, [...]

9 Tips for Making Acrylic Nails Last Longer

There’s nothing as satisfying as walking out of the salon with a picture-perfect full set of fresh acrylic nails. They make your fingers look pretty, and you catch yourself admiring the glaze and soaking in that “new full set” feeling.

Truth About “Gel” Tips for Nails: What Are They Really?

What is the truth about Gel Tips? Are they the best thing since sliced bread? Are they a miracle gel enhancement? Or are they something very simple reframed for new consumption? We dissect the latest nail trend gaining popularity and causing a lot of confusion among nail techs. Plastic or gel, we discuss chemistry, composition, and have a quick lesson in industry terminology. [...]