Correctly prepping the natural nail for application is VITAL for long wear. The nail can be either buffed or etched prep. What you choose is not a matter of preference or opinion, it is a matter of what the manufacturer actually recommends for proper adhesion. For years (10 years now!) I have buffed prep, and […]
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If you want the easiest upgrade to a tinted structure gel… Just add glitter. It’s that easy I promise. Today, I will be showing you a step-by-step that will not cause your structured overlay to lose its shape or end you with thick bulky nails. The key is knowing your gels, and using various viscosities
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Not all products are created equal. With more clients wanting more for their money, there is no better time than now to make clients care about the products you use on them. You see, if YOU personally don’t just buy any junk to apply on your clients, and you go out of your way to
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Ever since I’ve been doing my own nails, I have cared about my nails ending up narrow. My nails had always been on the wide side, so it was a detail I couldn’t dismiss every time I sat down to do my nails or had them done. When they were done at a salon I’d
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In the beginning, many techs choose to become employees or booth renters… but one of these very popular options may be going away at the end of this year… And that is booth renting. A booth renter, if you’re not familiar with this business model in the industry, allows licensed beauticians to rent space under
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Gel removal options no longer only consist of wrapping fingers in acetone-soaked cotton balls and folded foil. Our industry recognizes that structured soft gel is the standard practice of doing quality gel nail services—at least if you opt to get your nails done with an independent nail tech. Independent nail techs are often highly trained
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Do you struggle to get a crisp nail shape? It’s not really you! It’s the file you’re using. Let me make this very simple… An emery board is for shaping natural nails. A board file is for shaping nail enhancements. What’s the difference between the two? Let’s start with the emery board… A true emery
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Shape your overlays AFTER applying your structure gel product. Here’s why… First, in order for this to work however…a. You have to be working with nails that have some length to them, andb. Working with products that are at least semi-hard in rigidity, not soft in their texture (like gel polish, and other thinner viscosity
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Fun Spring hues along with metallic gel galore, chic efile implements- all of that and more in today’s huge nail haul. Welcome to the Spring Season with this huge nail haul of the latest releases from my favorite high-end gel nail brands and efile mani supplies. And also, check out these glasses, which I forgot
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The structure overlay is a service where a thicker viscosity gel is perfectly self-leveld to add volume and strength to the nails. And when you use a tinted structure gel, this benefit of using structure tinted gel is two-fold! The beautiful smooth finish accents the chrome and the tint in the base gel makes the
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