Nail Bites
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The 7 Best Nail Shapes for Acrylics: How to Decide Which One is Right for You
Whether you’re choosing your own acrylic nail shape or a pro nail tech trying to help your clients decide, here’s what to consider when choosing a nail shape, and our professional advice on how to create each one.
June 10, 2024 -
How Much Do Acrylic Nails Cost?
If this sounds like what you're looking for, it doesn’t hurt to go into your nail appointment knowing the base cost of a full acrylic set and the elements—from adding gel nail polish into the mix, opting for French tips or fun nail art—that can affect the final price of acrylics.
June 4, 2024 -
WHY DO MY CLIENT'S ACRYLIC NAILS ALWAYS LIFT?
For every nail tech, a personal grievance list exists of minor and major work annoyances. The line items can include your typical “people” issues or everyday technical difficulties. At the top of this list is the problem of lifting. For this, we have a few checkpoints to minimize the dreaded nail lift. To solve this mystery, your best bet is to remain keenly observant. Respect each step of the process: prep, application, and filing [...]
June 3, 2024 -
Nail Tech Booth Rental or Commission? How to Decide Which Is Right for You
Booth Rent vs. Commission You’re a licensed nail tech; new to the scene looking for some action. Where do you begin? How do you get your foot in the door to a thriving salon business and on your way to making that sweet stack of cash? What kind of nail business should you get yourself [...]
June 3, 2024 -
How to Clean Your Acrylic Nail Brushes (and When to Replace Them)
Maybe you're here because you’ve got a stiff situation on your hands (a glob of acrylic product build-up on the tip of your broken-in acrylic brush). This can happen even if you’re cleaning your brushes regularly. Using acetone or even brush cleaners with harsh chemicals can cause the hairs to get dried out and brittle. When this happens, it is more likely for the bristles to fray out or even break.
June 1, 2024 -
Difference of Acrylic Nails vs. Gel
American Musical Legend and Enduring Cultural Icon If there were to be a face-off between Acrylic and Gel, who would be the winner? Which service is the most [...]
May 30, 2024 -
WHY DO MY NAILS KEEP BREAKING?
Do you (or your clients) struggle with broken nails and nail enhancements? Is this a major cause for despair? We see it posted everywhere on our community boards[...]
May 6, 2024 -
Never Do A Full Set Of Nails Ever Again!
If you choose the path of an entrepreneur; you will soon discover the radical difference between working for yourself and working for someone else. With self-employment, comes many freedoms. [...]
April 17, 2024 -
Boost your business with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we do business, and the beauty industry is no exception. In today's blog, we will discuss how you can use AI to help your nail business![...]
April 14, 2023 -
What Every Nail Tech Should Focus On
Are you new to the nail industry? Or have you been a nail technician for years? No matter where you are in your career, there is one thing that you should always be focusing on: the fundamentals. It's easy to get caught up in learning the latest and greatest advanced techniques, but without a strong foundation in the basics, you'll never be able to excel in your craft [...]
March 6, 2023 -
Doing Nails for Free
Nails are an important part of our beauty routine, and we all want to make sure that we get the best possible results. But what happens when someone asks you to do their nails for free? This is a dilemma that many people in the nail industry face, and it's important to understand when it's okay to say yes and when it's not [...]
February 3, 2023 -
Avoid These Types of People in Business
The business landscape is constantly changing, and it's important to be adaptable and open to new opportunities. However, it's also important to be cautious and do your due diligence before committing to any partnerships or working with certain vendors. Trust your instincts and be prepared for change, but also be aware that not all change is positive and it's important to make careful, informed decisions for the success and stability of your business [...]
January 13, 2023