Nail Bites
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How to Fix a Broken Nail
Broken acrylic nails can be both painful and unsightly, but they’re an occasional fact of life. To prevent damage, make every effort to handle your enhanced nails gently and avoid strenuous activities without protection—gloves and tools are your best friends! However, accidents happen. Knowing how to quickly and easily fix a broken nail at home can save you both the time and cost of an emergency salon trip.January 1, 2025 -
How to Remove Dip Nails
We take pride in creating products that make nail care accessible for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Our SlickPour dip nail system allows beginner nail lovers to achieve beautiful results in the comfort of their homes. Removing dip nails at home should be just as simple as applying them, which is why we love the SlickPour system—it’s as easy to remove as it is to apply.
December 20, 2024 -
How to Do Sweater Nails this Season
With the winter holidays approaching, of course you want your nails to be as festive as your mood. A viral trend that is easily duplicated at home are sweater nails. They bring all the cozy warmth of wrapping yourself in cashmere in front of a fireplace to your fingernails, and there are countless ways to customize them and make them your own. Learning how to do sweater nails takes perhaps an hour of practice, and pays off in tons of compliments and attention to your manicure.December 10, 2024 -
How to Do French Tips at Home
Knowing how to do French nail tips may seem daunting for beginners, but it is a skill that anyone can learn with practice! Pink-and-white acrylics are beautiful and last much longer than painted tips—they are worth the work it takes to master them. Gather your supplies as we dive into the art of French tip nails for beginners.December 4, 2024 -
Best Gifts for Nail Lovers
When a special occasion rolls around, you might be wondering what the perfect gift for the nail lover in your life is. We’re here to tell you that holidays, birthdays, or any other special day are not the time to curb their addiction. Instead, give your nail enthusiast what they truly want: nail art gifts, special tools, equipment, or nail care essentials.December 1, 2024 -
The Best Gifts for Nail Technicians
Nail techs are used to taking care of people. Nail work is a caring profession, and it’s not uncommon for techs to pull double (or even triple) duty: serving as not just a nail tech, but also a therapist, best friend, and/or life coach.December 1, 2024 -
Can You Paint Over Acrylic Nails?
Acrylic nails are a durable and stylish enhancement, perfect for anyone wanting long-lasting, fabulous nails. They typically require a fill every two to three weeks, but it’s natural to want a change sooner—whether it’s updating the color or hiding the growth at the base. The good news? You can paint over acrylic nails! With the right products and techniques, you can refresh your look effortlessly.November 29, 2024 -
How Much Do You Tip Nail Techs?
Tipping is a contentious topic. Who to tip and how much to tip is a hot question in every corner of the service industry, and nail salons are no different. Nail salon tipping is obviously not mandatory—otherwise, it would be included in the price of your service as an added charge—but social mores dictate that it’s the right thing to do if you received adequate-or-better treatment and were happy with the job your nail tech did. Knowing how much to tip your nail tech is tricky, and it helps to have some consensus on the matter.November 25, 2024 -
How to Do Dip Nails at Home
Doing dip nails at home can seem daunting, but the process, like so many nail skills, becomes a lot easier with practice and adherence to good technique.November 22, 2024 -
Nail Salon Etiquette Tips — Direct from Nail Techs!
In a word, nail salon etiquette comes down to respect—respect for your nail technician, for other clients, and for the salon environment. Good manners in a nail salon are as simple as treating others the way you’d like to be treated. Remember that your nail technician is working hard to deliver a quality service, and other clients are paying to relax. With that in mind, here’s a guide to nail salon dos and don’ts.November 19, 2024 -
How to Polish Your Nails Perfectly: Nail Painting Tips from the Pros
Polishing nails might seem like the simplest thing you can do as a nail enthusiast, but it’s actually an art. It is a skill that can only be refined over time and with practice after mastering the proper technique. Did you know that polishing nails well is actually all about balance? Learn how to expertly polish your nails with our guide below.November 12, 2024 -
How to Prep, Size, and Apply Nail Tips
Knowing how to apply nail tips can be a tricky skill, but it is a necessary one. There are only so many methods of building length on a client’s nails, or on your own if you are a DIY nail enthusiast.November 4, 2024