Nail Bites
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Beginner's Guide On How To Use Nail Forms
For those unfamiliar, nail forms are an alternative to using tips for building nail extensions. They are adhesive, flexible stickers that fit onto your client’s finger, allowing enhancements to be built directly on top. For beginners aiming to master nail techniques, learning to use forms is a critical skill.
October 9, 2024 -
Can You Paint Regular Polish Over Gel Nails?
Nail polish: what’s the difference? And can you ever put regular polish over gel polish? Let’s dive right in.
October 7, 2024 -
How to Sanitize Your Nail Tools: The Ultimate Guide for Pros and Beginners
Whether you're a professional nail technician or a beginner DIY’er, knowing how to properly sanitize your nail tools is essential. Clean tools not only prevent the spread of fungus and bacteria but also stop active infections from spreading. Poor sanitation can lead to a health department inspection and a potential salon shutdown. At home, where an enthusiast may lack the knowledge to spot issues, the consequences can be just as serious.
October 4, 2024 -
How to Push Back Cuticles Like a Pro
Cuticle maintenance is an often maligned and overlooked element of nail care. Some nail enthusiasts are afraid to “mess with” this delicate skin, which is oh-so prone to painful tearing.
September 19, 2024 -
How To Make Your Gel Polish Last Longer
Is there anything more frustrating than spending time on a gel polish manicure that doesn't last? If you've been wondering how to extend the life of your gel polish, this mini-tutorial is for you.
September 4, 2024 -
Dip Powder Or Gel Polish?
With the recent surge of dip into the market over the last couple of years, many nail techs are wondering which service they should offer their clients: Dip Powder or Gel Polish? How does each perform? Which service would be best? [...]
September 3, 2024 -
Beginner Nail Tech Must-Haves
When you start your career as a nail tech, you may feel pressured to have everything—to appear “complete” to more senior technicians (and your customers!), and to have an expansive set-up.
August 21, 2024 -
Managing Gel Nail Growth: Tips, Tricks, and Solutions
Knowing the steps to execute a professional-grade fill will get you halfway there; practice will make perfect and help you increase your speed so that fills are convenient and painless. Before long, you’ll be filling gel nails with expert speed and gorgeous results.
August 14, 2024 -
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 [...]
August 11, 2024 -
Gel Nail Tutorial: How to Apply Gel Nails for Beginners
We’ve pulled together everything you need to get comfortable and precise with gel, including a step-by-step guide to gel nails, a list of products to get started, and some tips and tricks that help the professionals stay on top of their gel game.
August 8, 2024 -
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. [...]
August 7, 2024 -
Acrylic Nail Tutorial: How to Apply Acrylic Nails for Beginners
Learning the tips and tricks necessary to execute a gorgeous full set is an essential step in how to do acrylic nails for beginners. The good news is that achieving flawless acrylic enhancements is entirely possible. You just need to know the basics, practice effectively, and work with the right acrylic nail supplies. We’re here to help you with the first part—and, when you’re ready, we’ve got you covered with top-of-the-line acrylic nail products.
August 2, 2024