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The most popular nail services these days use opaque nail coatings (e.g. UV gel polish and opaque builders). This means that you cannot see the nail plate without removing the coating. But a nail health check is imperative! If you have had experience or been following the stories of client allergies, you’ll know that a…

Sometimes a client wants to switch from enhancements to UV gel polish manicures. But some nail professionals feel like their clients’ nails look weak and fragile after an enhancement removal that they fear removal altogether! So they grow out enhancements by gradually thinning the existing product and applying the UV manicure service. But then they…

Most nail professionals have experienced rust on their metal nail implements at some point in their careers. Rust is a common concern since many people grew up hearing stories about how a rusty nail or other pieces of rusty metals can cause infections such as tetanus. That is a myth… rust does NOT cause tetanus…

As nail professionals, we tend to get “seduced” by new “toys” like colors, nail art, shapes, and gadgets. But sometimes we forget one vital part of our services: the magic of hand and foot massage. Touch plays a significant role in how you can connect with your clients. Hand and foot massage will help your…

There is a general concern about the DIY nail kits on the market, claiming that home gel polish kits are an overexposure reaction waiting to happen. Some even say that this is the reason for the upswing in people’s allergic reactions to enhancement products. They could be right. The salon industry could also be tainted…

Understanding the products we use, when to use them, and why, is imperative in the nail business. Today we are going to discuss pH balancer nail products. If you understand pH, it will make many other important concepts much easier to understand. The pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of water. Water…