Nail Bites
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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.July 1, 2024 -
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. [...]July 1, 2024 -
Why is My Gel Nail Polish Peeling Off? Here's How to Fix Your Technique to Stop the Peel
Peeling gel polish is the top frustration for those sporting pretty manicures. It's frustrating to spend money on a beautiful gel manicure only for it to peel after a few days or to invest time in a DIY job that ends up going wrong.June 25, 2024 -
Dip vs. Gel: Which Is Better for Thin Nails?
Are you aiming to add strength and color to your thin nails without using UV light? If so, keep reading! We’ll break down the differences between these two popular nail enhancement services, highlighting their pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.June 19, 2024 -
How to Do Ombré Gel Polish Nails
Whether you are looking to learn how to DIY your own ombré or are a nail tech perfecting your ombré technique, these methods will simplify the design process and help fade out transition lines. The hardest part is deciding which color spectrum you want to do!June 14, 2024 -
How To Build Exposure For Your Nail Business
Getting exposure of your nail work is such an essential part of building a clientele but how do you do it? Should you build out a Social Media following or should you try some Old School Marketing Tactics? There are quite a few power combinations worth trying out. Recently, a client direct messaged me for some [...]June 11, 2024 -
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