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How to Stop Gel Nails Lifting: What Nail Pros Can Do to Solve
Gel lifting can be frustrating, especially when you have prepped carefully, used professional products and still receive the message: “...
Nail File Grit Guide for Professional Nail Technicians: 80 to 240 Grit Explained
This is the beginner guide for nail technicians that are new or unsure about some terminology around Nail File Grit. If you find this u...
Essential Nail Technician Tools for Freelancer and Mobile Nail Techs
There is a difference between owning many nail products and having kits that works for you.
A useful nail technician kit covers ever...
Why Gel Nails Lift: 5 Causes Nail Techs Should Check First
Gel lifting is not always a simple prep problem.
Yes, application, preparation and curing matter hugely. But a client’s natural nail...
How to Create Soft Floral Nails Using FlexiBuild X – X243 Silk Skin
The Builder Gel That Does It All — Introducing FlexiBuild X
If you're a nail technician looking for a colour builder gel that's reliabl...
Why Does Pink & Neon Gel Polish Change Colour in the Lamp?
If you have ever applied a neon pink or bright pink gel polish, placed the hand in the lamp, and pulled out something noticeably darker...
Starting a Nail Salon: What You Actually Need
Opening a nail salon is one of the most common goals in the industry and one of the most under-planned. Most nail techs know their craf...
How to Store Gel Polish Correctly: Tips and Tricks Every Nail Tech Should Know
Gel polish is more sensitive than it looks. The formula inside every bottle contains photoinitiators — the chemical compounds that reac...
Tips and Tricks to Make Gel Polish Last 4 to 5 Weeks
Most gel polish sets are expected to last two to three weeks. With the right prep, the right products, and a client who knows how to lo...
How to Advertise Your Nail Business and Attract More Clients
Most nail techs are skilled at their work and inconsistent at marketing it. That is not unusual — running a service business means the ...
How to Price Nail Services: A Practical Guide for Nail Technicians
Pricing is one of the things nail techs get wrong most often, and it is rarely from lack of effort. The problem is usually the same: pr...
Heat Spikes During Gel Curing: Why They Happen and How to Prevent Them
If you have ever had a client yank their hand out of the lamp mid-cure, you already know what a heat spike feels like from their perspe...