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Laying Gel on Long Nails
Thank you Sherita for this wonderful question! I hope this video helps you with your application. Today we review how to get a nice apex and a smooth upper structure when laying product on longer lengths.
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Is Acetone Dangerous?
Today's question comes from Nella who is asking about information she's heard regarding the dangers of acetone. Let's dig in!
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E-File Manicuring & Clean Application
Erin's submission is a wonderful topic! Let's discuss how to get super clean results while maintaining the health of the skin and the nail, as well as how to know when enough is enough with nail prep.
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Nail Soreness: Wound or Allergy?
Thank you Jessica for bringing up a great topic about how to discern between an injury and an allergy. Wounds and injuries are pretty common and it's great to know how to handle them as when you should become more concerned.
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Filing Techniques
A big thank you goes out to Alex who submitted this Nail Audit request all about filing. Today I'm going to show you how to improve your filing and make the process faster by implementing some strategy and consistency.
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Pitting Top Coat
Thank you Celeste for submitting this request! Pitting and puckering in gel can be extremely disruptive to a service and can make us desperate to find the cause. Let's go over pitting in gel and how we can prevent it.
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Crooked and Twisted Nails
Our lovely member Tracy inquired about how to fix twisting and crooked nails so let's dig into how to address this!
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Product Allergies
Nail allergies are on the rise and this topic cannot be discussed enough. Today's Nail Audit comes from another Liz here (great name btw) in our amazing community. Let's dive into some of the key areas that increase our risk of developing an allergy and I will also share some key takeaways so you...
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Photoinitiators & Curing
Hi Danning, this one's for you! You asked about photoinitiators in gel nail polish, and I've got the answers! ✨
In this short video, we'll break down exactly what photoinitiators are and how they make your gel manicure shine (literally!). We'll also explore some of the things to keep in mind a...
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Staple Nails
Fitting enhancements can be more difficult on irregular nail shapes Today we discuss best methods for achieving length on "staple" nails.
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Curing Our Worries
Being concerned and developing an awareness around safety is very important, but I also want to put you at ease so your concern remains constructive.
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Applying 3D Gems & Crystals
A big thank you to Raghad for this Nail Audit request. Today we are going to go over how to apply 3D nail art such as crystals and gems. So fun!
Here is a link to all the tools I mentioned:
https://www.thenailhub.com/collections/3d-crystal-applicationHere is a link to some great (and not overp...
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Stress Breaks & Cracks
Stress cracks can be very...well...stressful for both you and your clients. Here's some ways to help prevent them, and a quick test you can do to assess your structure.
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Proximal Nail Fold
To trim or not to trim? That is the question. Let's dig into this topic!
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Finding Ways to Practice
A big thank you to Erin for today's nail audit. Here are some tips on ways to practice as you're working to build clientele.
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How To Extend Bitten Nails
Working on nails with no free edge can be very challenging. Let's take a look at some techniques to use when working with bitten nails.
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How To Use Tips with Gel
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How to Prevent Flooded Sidewalls
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Dealing With Seasonal Temperature Changes
Our gels can change based on ambient temperatures. Here's some quick ways to manipulate your favorite gels so they stay the perfect consistency.
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Working on Ridged Nails
Working over vertical depressions in the nail plate can cause some issues, especially when it comes to nail prep. Let's review how to work on these types of nail plates without causing damage.
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Cryptic SDS & Misleading Information