Part of being a successful nail technician is your clients’ nails lasting for the appropriate time, depending on what coating you’ve applied. So you’ve sent your client on their way after their appointment. Everything went smoothly, so it was to your surprise that they DM you a few days later with pictures of their nails …
You know how it goes… You get your nails done, and shortly after, you’re not into that shape anymore, or even worse, the design or color. Well, today, I will help you reshape your natural nail manicure into the one you really want. Press play to watch me switch out my fresh gel manicures square …
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While applying soft potted gels requires similar steps to applying gel polish, there are definitely some guidelines to keep, but most definitely mistakes to avoid. Today, we’ll be going over 4 of the most common mistakes nail stylists make when using Japanese gel. Mistake #1 Over-prepping the nail. Ok, say it with me “Japanese Gel …
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Ageha Gel. A soak-off gel crafted by an outstanding Japanese Gel Nail artist, and I mean ARTIST. This gel was created entirely for the benefit of the Japanese Gel Nail Artist.While I don’t know Ageha personally, I did have the lovely opportunity to take a class with her in the states over 5 years ago. …
Are you afraid to get started with a career in nails? Are you in an unfulfilling work situation and dreaming about making something happen for yourself in the world of nails? Well, what if I told you that to get started, you do not need to make any big commitments right now? No quitting your …
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Straight out of high school… In high school, I had to do the daunting task of choosing a lifelong career; you wouldn’t believe my aspiration. I wanted to be an architect. Yes, like I really did. Before I could ever build anything, I had to take some challenging college courses, including calculus, physics, physics with …
Hey there! Here’s something we don’t often do, a “watch me work” session! I’ll do my nails today using Japanese and Korean Gel Nail Products. And we are happy to be providing you with a step-by-step, should you be interested in recreating this set of nails. Before we get started… I wanted to let you …
Curing units, is there a universal one that cures all gels? Should you buy one for every brand, you own? The answer to those questions and more are coming up in today’s Episode #4 of our current Japanese Gel Fundamentals Series. Let’s begin. So this topic of curing units is slightly controversial. The experts say …
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Today I’m showcasing items from my latest Japanese and Korean Gel Nail brands. Grab your favorite tea and enjoy! Before we start, I want to inform you of an exciting new program. I am creating a program for beginner nail techs or those needing maximum clarity in their business to succeed as independent nail techs. …
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Alright, so you sat through nail school, chewed your nails up from the anxiety of taking the state board exam, passed your nail exam, and now you have your nail license on hand, wondering… How do I set up shop and start getting paid? What are the legalities of doing business as a nail tech? …
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