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🔺Watch my free masterclass here (you’ll learn how potted soft gel systems changed my career!): https://paolaponcenails.com/masterclass 🔺Check out my gel nail application course (with potted soft gel systems!) https://paolaponcenails.com/mgn ___ Sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know, everything! ⭐️ https://paolaponcenails.com ___ Useful Guides for Japanese Gel Nail Specialists: 🔺Japanese Gel Comparison Guide: https://paolaponcenails.com/comparison 🔺The Pricing Cheat Sheet: https://paolaponcenails.com/cheatsheet 🔺Efile & Implements Faves: https://paolaponcenails.com/efilefaves ___ 🔺Today's Topic: It’s acting up again. That index finger of mine. It is not uncommon to have a nail that perpetually lifts on you or your client. If this is happening to one of your client’s, or a few of them… there’s actually a big chance that it is not you, it's them. However, after a while the damage can be a bit more significant where you will have to think creatively to help that gel nail stick… and yes, this may also involve having a conversation with your client. Today, I will be showing you the 5 step approach I take, when I just had it with the lifting, and when, what I do with the other 9 nails doesn’t work on this nail. Let’s help you with that ONE nail that keeps lifting! When you’re ready hit play! ___ DISCLAIMER: This description may contain affiliate links where I may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.This allows us to continue to make FREE videos like this. Thank you for your support! #paolaponcenails #softgelnails #independentnailtech
🔺Check out my gel nail application course (with potted soft gel systems!) https://paolaponcenails.com/mgn 🔺Watch my free masterclass here (you’ll learn how potted soft gel systems changed my career!): https://paolaponcenails.com/masterclass 🔺Client Growth Class https://paolaponcenails.com/supercharged ___ Sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know, everything! ⭐️ https://paolaponcenails.com ___ 🔺Products Used Today: -Alcohol -Lint-free wipes KOKOIST- https://paolaponcenails.com/kokoist (code PPN10) Kokoist Color 172- Ultra Glossy Top Mirror Chrome #08- Orange Gelip Base Gel ( to seal stickers, but you can use any base) ZILLABEAU- https://paolaponcenails.com/zillabeau (code PPN10) Lily Gel Fragrance Mist AMAZON- Twinkle Stickers https://amzn.to/3LhcD7g -Smooth sponge (not rough, or big pores) https://amzn.to/3Pvq99Z ___ Useful Guides for Japanese Gel Nail Specialists: 🔺Japanese Gel Comparison Guide: https://paolaponcenails.com/comparison 🔺The Pricing Cheat Sheet: https://paolaponcenails.com/cheatsheet 🔺Efile & Implements Faves: https://paolaponcenails.com/efilefaves ___ 🔺Today's Topic: Chrombres (chrome + ombre) ! I’m all here for them. Today’s look is my “I’m not ready for Fall look”! I created this set using Kokoist’s Mirror Chrome which is a liquid chrome solution, that I do indeed find a little less messier than loose powders. But either will do! Remember that with chrome your foundation, whether you use base only or builder base, your application will have to be smoothly self-leveled. When you’re ready hit play! ___ DISCLAIMER: This description may contain affiliate links where I may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.This allows us to continue to make FREE videos like this. Thank you for your support! #paolaponcenails #softgelnails #independentnailtech
🔺Watch my free masterclass here: https://paolaponcenails.com/masterclass ___ Brands mentioned in this video: Shop any and save 10%, with code PPN10 🔺Leafgel Japanese Gel: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/leafgel 🔺Kokoist Japanese Gel: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/kokoist 🔺Nashlynails: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/nashlynails 🔺Vetro Japanese Gel: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/vetro 🔺Nashlynails (for Icegel) : (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/nashlynails Search “sunset glow” powder or “icegel” 🔺Presto Non-Wipe Top Gel (Hard Gel) : https://naillabostore.com/products/113632 ___ GIVEAWAY LINK: https://paolaponcenails.com/haul-0823 ___ COURSES MENTIONED IN VIDEO: Kokoist Certification Waitlist: https://paolaponcenails.com/kokoist-waitlist Client Booster Camp Course: https://paolaponcenails.com/buy-cbc Ring Bling: https://paolaponcenails.com/buy-rb __ Sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know, everything! ⭐️ https://paolaponcenails.com ___ 🔺Today's Topic: Your Summer/ Fall nail haul is here. I think you’ll see glitters and metallics being the theme in this haul, but I also have new releases like Kokoist liner brushes, and Leafgel’s clay-like molding gel as well as new shades of their best selling faraway metallic collection!. I’m so excited to show you what our favorite brands have just released! There’s truly hardly ever a dull moment with them, and I am so pleased to be affiliated with them. Approximately 90% of this haul is Japanese nail products, with the exception of some transparent holo pigments from the Korean Brand Icegel that I just picked up. I had been seeing these all over Instagram for a while and decided to finally go for them. And I’m going to encourage you to do the same so that I don’t feel lonely in this splurge… JK! The real reason is because chrome and holo pigments aren’t going anywhere, so it really is an investment towards your nail kit. In case you’re new here and wondering why Japanese Gel Nail brands?... That’s because after using and trying it all as a newbie nail tech approx 10 years ago, I became super frustrated with not being able to find ONE nail system that consistently gave me and my clients long-wearing results, and that was also versatile enough for me to use on clients who wanted simply a fresh one color mani or those who wanted to go all out with their nail art. Inevitably I bought it all. Until one day I finally decided to “bite the bullet” and invest in something “expensive” that everyone who had tried it, pretty much swore by it… enter potted soft gel. And I prefer those made in Japan. When you’re ready, hit play! ___ DISCLAIMER: This description may contain affiliate links where I may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.This allows us to continue to make FREE videos like this. Thank you for your support! #paolaponcenails #pottedsoftgel #independentnailtech
🔺Client Booster Camp Waitlist: https://paolaponcenails.com/cbc-waitlist 🔺Watch my free masterclass here for help on mastering gel nails: https://paolaponcenails.com/masterclass ___ Sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know, everything! ⭐️ https://paolaponcenails.com ___ Useful Guides for Japanese Gel Nail Specialists: 🔺Japanese Gel Comparison Guide: https://paolaponcenails.com/comparison 🔺The Pricing Cheat Sheet: https://paolaponcenails.com/cheatsheet 🔺Efile & Implements Faves: https://paolaponcenails.com/efilefaves ___ Gel nails brands we love and trust: Shop any and save 10%, with code PPN10 🔺Leafgel Japanese Gel: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/leafgel 🔺Kokoist Japanese Gel: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/kokoist 🔺Nashlynails: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/nashlynails 🔺Vetro Japanese Gel: (code PPN10) https://www.paolaponcenails.com/vetro ___ 🔺Today's Topic: When I first started my curiosity in nails, it started because I was buying all the things and before I knew it I had a little trolley cart in our apartment that I would just haul around to whatever area I was going to work on my nails. And I learned the hard way that certain areas in our apartment were off limits, if even the smallest of possibilities existed that I could ruin our furniture and such. So then well you know, the thought of buying a designated manicuring table and then a proper light so that I can see properly all started creeping in and before you know it I had a home makeshift nail studio for myself friends and family.. Maybe you can relate?? Then one thing leads to another, you start inviting your friends, colleagues, and family, and then perhaps you start pondering, if and how much you should start charging. But here’s the thing… What you built in your home up to this point that I’ve described, is not a business in most cases, it’s simply a hobby area. And it really is not a matter of opinion, especially in the United States. Your place of business has to be zoned. Meaning constructed and approved by local ordinances as a place for legal business that allows foot traffic to happen. And here’s what I see happening a lot. A lot of you will start your business on this foundation, the non-legit business situation, then go on to invest in all the things, whether that’s education, high-end products, equipment, furniture, so on and so forth, and you may get exceptionally well at what you do. Like the best nails ever right? But you’ll begin to notice your business really not propelling forward. And this brings me to what I want to talk about today: Why a home-based nail business will stunt your growth. And I want to be clear, I’m not talking about a properly zoned nail business with a separate entrance and all that is recognized by your local government as legal. Now, I did a video on the topic of a legal home-based nail business a couple of years ago. (Can I run a nail business from home? Video). As far as I know, the law hasn’t changed much so a lot of the information will still apply. When you’re ready, hit play! ___ DISCLAIMER: This description may contain affiliate links where I may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.This allows us to continue to make FREE videos like this. Thank you for your support! #paolaponcenails #pottedsoftgel #independentnailtech
🔺Watch my free masterclass here: https://paolaponcenails.com/masterclass ___ Sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know, everything! ⭐️ https://paolaponcenails.com ___ 🔺Products Used Today: KOKOIST- https://paolaponcenails.com/kokoist (code PPN10) Nail Color: E-58 Kokoist Neon Toy Orange Long Liner Brush Chrome Pen: Gold ZILLABEAU- https://paolaponcenails.com/zillabeau (code PPN10) From The Nail Clear (Burnishing Top Gel) Leafgel Perfect Shine Top Gel ___ Useful Guides for Japanese Gel Nail Specialists: 🔺Japanese Gel Comparison Guide: https://paolaponcenails.com/comparison 🔺The Pricing Cheat Sheet: https://paolaponcenails.com/cheatsheet 🔺Efile & Implements Faves: https://paolaponcenails.com/efilefaves ___ 🔺Today's Topic: Upgrade your clients nails with this look easily! And never spend on stickers again (at least if you don’t want to) with the technique you’ll learn today for these chromes! By the way, I struggled coming up with the name for these. What would you call them? Ultimately, all I could think about was oil droplets splitting or stretching in water, or those lava lamps that teenagers have in their room. Either way “Gold Slick Nails” was ultimately what I chose because I sure do know how to For today's look it is important that the surface of the nails you are working on (whether natural or extended) is nice and smooth. You can do that via a structured overlay application or extending the natural nails. (We teach those techniques in our Master Gel Nails Course https://paolaponcenails.com/mgn). And the reason why you want the surface to be super smooth is because if it is, the chrome is just going to accentuate any ripples, and other imperfections. You’ll really enjoy this design, and you can experiment with different colors of chrome! If you re-create, tag me- I want to see! When you’re ready to watch this video, press play! ___ DISCLAIMER: This description may contain affiliate links where I may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.This allows us to continue to make FREE videos like this. Thank you for your support! #paolaponcenails #softgelnails #independentnailtech
If you haven't met Chantelle, she is a UK-based nail tech and mentor and the co-founder of the Clawgasmic Nail Network. A membership site with weekly nail art tutorials and coaching for nail techs. A fantastic place for community and growth! Clawgasmic Nail Tech Talks Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897855 Chans Tips For Earning More Stressing Less: https://clawgasmic.com/ Clawgasmic Nail Network Membership: https://clawgasmic.com/cnn-offer-page/ My Interview on Chan’s Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897855/13349764?t=178 ___ Sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know, everything! ⭐️ https://paolaponcenails.com ___ 🔺Today's Topic: Today I get to share with you my interview with the very lovely Chantelle or Chan for short. If you haven't met Chantelle, she is a UK-based nail tech and mentor and the co-founder of the Clawgasmic Nail Network. A membership site with weekly nail art tutorials and coaching for nail techs. A fantastic place for community and growth! Her Clawgasmic Instagram has over 115,000 followers and she also hosts the Clawgasmic Nail Tech Talks Podcast, which I had the wonderful opportunity to be a guest on. I’ll link you to that in the description below if you want to watch after this episode. Either way, after casually browsing through her work, and finding out that she has compiled over 480 nail art tutorials on her membership site. I thought it would be great to bring her on and have her share with us her tips for staying creative when you’re simply not feeling so. When you’re ready hit play! ___ DISCLAIMER: This description may contain affiliate links where I may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.This allows us to continue to make FREE videos like this. Thank you for your support! #paolaponcenails #pottedsoftgel #independentnailtech
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