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A good "rule of thumb" for me is if I advise a product for at home use, I carry it. Solar oil is a must have for me.

I am from the states also, and when I recieved my Masters Certification, I recieved a beautiful pin that says Master Technician. I wear on it my smock for all to see. I also recieved a beautiful, large certificate for my wall, and a decal which I display on the front of my station. The cover...

I pretty much eyeball most everything also..lol I'm not sure about the pixels, I would start at 30x30 or smaller and see how it prints. If I hold my ring finger up to the screen, an avitar drowns me..for my hand, I would need at least 1/2 the size of an avitar.( Good thing most of my clients...

When it comes to personal photo's, I have the client bring them sized to their nail with them. I do size them occasionally, but I charge extra for it does take a bit of time. Most of the inlays I do are about the size of an eraser thats on the end of a pencil and smaller. I like to do them...

AWESOME loo!!! Beautiful! Inlays, as I have come to call them in my salon are one of my most popular arts, and I charge $5.00 US for each nail. I tell my clients, as long as it is on paper, and 100% dry, I can inlay it. I also keep a supply of things like butterflies, hearts, and flowers...

I have a dipping style machine, with lid. It has melt,warm, and standby settings. I turn it on warm every morning whether I have a dip that morning or not, and it usually takes about an hour and 15 to be ready. After a weekend, it will take about 2 hours to be ready. The only time I have...

We offer paraffin treatments at the salon, however I don't know of a training video. I was taught in school.... If you hear of one I would love to get it too. My clients love it! I've even had a few ask if I can make them a bath..lol I have a doctor here in town that also sends me...

My little brother did something similar to one of his finger nails. I did exactly what Geeg just said.. and it worked wonderfully! He works on the gas rigs here, and tends to be in oil and grease alot. I did notice that the acrylic needed to be tended to more frequently ( weekly instead of...

Wonderful article! However, I do have a couple of questions, I am hoping you can help me with... 1. When pocket lifting "appears" in zone 2 3-4 fills after the full set, is it caused from the same "wrong" mix ratio? 2. What is the best way to repair a pocket lift? Thanks in...

My "biggest" tip came from a 75 yr old client. Out of the blue one day, after her service, she gave me a HUGE hug and told me she was glad I was there and that she just didn't know what she would do without me. To me, that was better than any $$ tip!

L= Liquid P= Powder Hope this helps! :)

Hi all, sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I have recently recieved a grant for the salon, and have been absolutely crazy for a bit! Hopefully things will settle down soon. ( ha ha) The new flooring went in this weekend, finally! The new retail shelving is up, the last of the new...

I have recentely ordered a salon software package from uniquesalonsoftware.com to use in my salon. I can't tell you how good it is as of yet, for it isn't installed, but like you. I also want to keep the records on the puter.... This program is supposed to keep track of EVERYTHING...

Thanks Mrs Geek! You have been soooo much help! :D

I had a client call me today, and tell me that she "stepped" on her hand, and broke a nail clear through her natural nail. She has made an appointment for first thing in the morn. My first thought was to soak off, but I wonder what the remover will do to the "open" crack? I know it...

Hey guys & gals.... I have been asked to sculpt a full set of p&w on very flat, bitten nailbeds. Any pointers or advice? Tips, the client says, just aren't staying on her.... Any help is most appreciated! Thanks!!

I honestly don't know the correct answer. Monomer was the only way I knew of at the time, so I flat out guessed on this one :oops:. I am sure I missed it....lol However, my choices were these (as close as I can remember): a. mild soap and water b. professional brush cleaner c...

Sorry nicolajane! :oops: I believe that the correct way to store your brush is horizontal, and covered as to keep the dust off. I have done this with my "betsy" for over a year, and have never had any problems with contamination. As for stuck product, you might try soaking it in monomer...

We were taught in school NEVER to cut the eponychium, and no, at state boards we were not required to demonstrate. Actually nippers were not allowed at all. However, even though we had already properly manicured one hand, we were required to properly manicure each finger before enhancement...

In school, we were taught to always clean our brushes in monomer. However, on my state exam for licensure,( multiple choice) there was the question: What is the proper way in which to clean your acrylic brush? "In monomer" was not an answer option!....