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I am wondering how much "stress area" building you geeks do when creating a very short natural nail gel overlay? Do you just overlay like polish, or do you actually build a nail. I can't seem to get the free-edge looking natural/thin enough when doing the shorter nails, mostly when doing a...

So, I'm finishing my Cosmetology hours for my license. I have about 800 hours of training left. I would like my to know what you would have liked to learn more of in school. What did you feel most uncomfortable doing once working professionally? Thanks, Shiloh

I've read multiple comments in reguards to "having to train with certain products in order to buy them". It seems as though maybe, in Europe or areas other that the US/Canada that you have to do a manufacturers course in order to buy professional products? Is this correct? or am I mistaken? I...

Nothing makes me cringe more than to hear these words come out of a clients mouth. I've taken your appointment, blocked out the appropriate time and want to send you back out the door to the NSS shop down the corner. Now, I'm not just posting to complain, but I'm really curious as to how my...

How do you keep down the odor that comes with l/p? I'm considering going back to doing some l/p again, currently just doing gel. I would love to hear your tips and tricks. I would also like to hear if anyone uses a air purification system. Thanks, Shiloh

I just wanted to share about an awesome class I took this last weekend at the Vancouver, BC, Canada ESI show. It was about Natural Nail Care and the physical makeup of the nail. I know, kinda nerdy science like, but really interesting and helpful. The class was instructed by Doug Schoon...

I have been hand filing all my enhancements and am wondering who else does this? I am trained in the use of an e-file but never liked the way my own nails felt after using it on my enhancements. I'm pretty quick with the hand filing, but have noticed that taking down any lifting I have on...

Has anyone in Canada or NW US ever attended the Vancouver, BC ESI show? I heard that it specializes in Nails as well as Esthetics. I'm super interested in whether or not it really does have as much Nail Industry classes and booths as it's boasting? Also, is there any other Nail specific shows...

Hi all, I’m a newbie geek and have been doing nails professionally since March of 2005. I just went out on my own in a new Salon in a small town, Tenino, WA, USA. I am the only tech in town. We opened in September and the stylists are keeping quite busy; they have been working in the area for...