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Hi all, I have read about lotions containing urea 40%-45% can help with onycholysis, onycryptosis, onychomycosis, dryness/healing and thickness. Im wondering if you have recommended this to clients as an option or if you heard of this, used productgs containing it? Also, it seems as though you...

I was wondering if any of you have had experience trimming these type of nails/toenails. I have had some clients say that the place that they have gone to get them trimmed before cut the corners in quite a bit. I feel concerned with doing that due to the probability of them becoming ingrown. I...

Hi all, I have some clients that experience excessive dryness. The removal process I think is taking a toll on the nails due to the acetone, which is leaving white marks/dehydrated like areas on nails. Has anyone else experienced this? What o or use to prevent this? I have been using OPI, and...

How do you get a polished look with gel polish, especially around the cuticles? How do you clean up around the cuticles with gel polish? I have found that an orangewood stick just doesn't cut it for the most part and have started to use a nylon rounded brush to clean up in that area that works...

Hi All ;) I am curious to how many of you airbrush and how you go about cleaning it when busy and in general. I have overall used the general instructions for cleaning with airbrush cleaner. But I am also wondering if there is any other cleaners that you use. I have heard locally that some use...

Hi fellow Nail Techs, I am wondering if any of you have any tips for hand placement under the lights. I find that I am constantly reminding clients about how important hand placement is. This is what I find, clients tend to turn their thumbs towards the desk preventing the light to get to it...

Hey All, I am uncertain how to create an ombre effect that is not too bold with acrylic while doing a backfill on short nails. This is a request from a client and I am not certain how to achieve this desired look. The client has not provided any examples except, not too bold, and 2 spring...

Hi all, I have been wanting to create a good camouflaging pink that is not too pink, a good just all over camouflage pink. I use OPI and would like to try and make a custom blend, I have noticed techs doing this a bit, making custom blends and all. Its intimidating for me so I thought I would...

L&P inlayed feather and glitter nails. Let me know what you think! First time inlaying with feathers.

I did this on a client about 2weeks ago. She loves her nails long and flat. We decided to put the lace up as far as we could so that way they would last her a long time. She took the photo I wish she took more...

Client wanted thicker white. for me this full set was a challenge because she does not have long nailbeds or fingers. Also I just put oil on the nails, there was no buffing to a shine or top coat.

Picture019.jpg picture by juliatester - Photobucket Picture016.jpg picture by juliatester - Photobucket Hopefully these links work!:rolleyes: I have never uploaded before.. I am supposed to bring in a photo/s of work that I have done. But I havn't taken photos of any of my work. The...

what is the max temp. (heat) for l&p, for it to work properly?

Sorry, that this is long I had a client come in the shop today that had chipped a nail. Unfortunatly this is the third nail she has broken off. She had her nails done about 2 weeks ago from me. The salon that day was extremely warm. It was the record high for us. I live in Oregon. I...

I am somewhat fusterated because at work I get at least 1-4 phone calls a day about solarnails. Usually they ask if I do it...Then they ask what the difference is between solarnail and acrylic. I dont know what to say except that it is one of the acrylic lines that CND used to have... Then...

I need help with a client that is prone to lifting. She has really hooked nails. and prefers to wear her enhancements quite short and oval. Her nail beds are quite large and very curved. there is definitly a prononced c curve. Sorry this is long but this is a little bit of her history...

Has anyone or anyone use Moxie from Creative? Is the consistency simular to Retention? And Does it hold up as good as Retention? Basically can you give me your thoughts comments complaints about this product...:) Thank You

Where is the most affordable online US site to purchase Creative Nail Design Retention liquid. All I have found is *** US dollars for a gallon. I am hoping to find something less...

I am curious to see what type of ventilation you all have for the salon you are at. The requirements are probably different to the u.s At the shop im at she doesn't have the best ventilation, but we talked about it and she said she would install one. I think she is thinking along the lines...

:eek: Has anyone used this before I thought it is really coool!!! I was thinking about getting it and maybe experimenting. Q French Poly Tip Q French Poly Tips is a one piece tool to create the perfect smile line. Each side is numbered for easy tip sizing. Instructions: Apply a layer of...