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Ski jump nails can be corrected with liquid-and-powder acrylic and an accurately sized tip.
https://www.nailsmag.com/618471/how-to-correct-ski-jump-nails
Realistically these days it is not a matter of if you come into contact with COVID, more of when. What do you do when that time comes? This week that time...
https://www.nailsmag.com/666239/what-to-do-when-you-come-in-contact-with-covid
Here I am sharing a very comprehensive and well-rounded almost back to work package of information for you from Virox (Rejuvenate) that is the complete set...
https://www.nailsmag.com/630815/virox-shares-reopening-resources
Every Tuesday for the next four weeks, Holly will be doing an alcohol ink tutorial.
https://www.nailsmag.com/625321/join-holly-for-tutorial-tuesday
National Nail Tech Day is May 30, and to celebrate YOU, Virox and I would like to offer up the opportunity to win a canister of disinfecting wipes.
https://www.nailsmag.com/625129/national-nail-tech-day-giveaway
Join me Wednesday evening 5/27/20 for a Live chat on Facebook with Dr Spalding to get some idea of what it takes to be that level of clean and safe.
https://www.nailsmag.com/625103/holly-interviews-dr-spalding
If your salon has re-opened, you may have found some challenges with wearing a face shield while working. If not, here are some tips that could help save...
https://www.nailsmag.com/625067/tips-for-wearing-a-face-shield
This video is a really awesome resource for figuring out a reasonable hourly rate for yourself in addition to seeing the average your area can bear in...
https://www.nailsmag.com/625039/how-to-calculate-your-worth
Have you ever heard of the stages of grief? With everything going on, we are grieving our “normal”. That means you should give yourself permission to feel...
https://www.nailsmag.com/625004/grieving-the-new-normal
Has all this PPE business got you down? Does it feel like it cramps your style? One way to help it cheer you up which will in turn cheer up your clients is...
https://www.nailsmag.com/624941/add-some-sparkle-to-ppe-with-crystal-ninja
Holly orders Wildflowers Nails in a Box and tries it out Live.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624888/unbox-and-learn-wildflowers-nails-in-a-box
Holly demonstrates how to do a vertical ombre on nails with the help of Winnie Huang.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624874/vertical-ombre-how-to
Holly shares two videos to help you practice your liquid and powder technique.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624816/brush-up-on-your-lp-skills
Holly and Shelena Robinson show how to make a runway rose fit for everyday.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624799/runway-to-realway-rose-nail-art
Holly helps you practice your hard gel technique.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624764/brush-up-on-hard-gel-basics
Holly will be doing two Instagram Lives next week on PPE.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624751/join-holly-for-instagram-lives-featuring-ppe
Remember this dipping protocol when your salon re-opens.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624749/dos-and-donts-for-dip
The FingernailFixer speaks with a nurse about CDC guidelines when it comes to PPE.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624441/how-nail-professionals-should-wear-and-care-for-ppe
It has been quite a while since I made a video for the e-file chronicles so an update to that seemed in order. The latest installment is removing gel-polish...
https://www.nailsmag.com/624398/using-an-e-file-to-remove-gel-polish
Holly has a jam-packed week of live talks and demos on social media!
https://www.nailsmag.com/624331/fingernailfixer-live
I recently posted on Facebook asking nail professionals what they had done for self-care lately.
https://www.nailsmag.com/624006/self-care-for-nail-techs
Hopefully one thing this pandemic will do for our industry is make clients more aware of the differences between salons, and a piece of paper that says we...
https://www.nailsmag.com/623683/show-clients-proof-of-sanitation
Something we can do to put our clients at ease when they return to the salon is take the time to reinforce what we have always done behind the scenes every...
https://www.nailsmag.com/623528/up-your-disinfectant-game-and-tell-your-clients
Holly shares two videos for you or your clients to help them remove their nails safely at home while your salon is closed.
https://www.nailsmag.com/623421/how-to-remove-cnd-shellac-from-natural-nails
Here is a simple galaxy nail using Black Out Cats Eye gel-polish and stamping.
https://www.nailsmag.com/622694/video-tutorial-galaxy-nail-using-black-out-cats-eye-gel-polish
Watch my video on Black Out Cats Eye gel-polish to see it in action.
https://www.nailsmag.com/622664/my-tutorials-are-back-with-an-introductory-black-out-cats-eye-video
If you’re happy and you know it, let it show
https://www.nailsmag.com/622595/the-salon-floor-should-be-a-grumble-free-zone
These photos of nails with real succulents attached made me smile.
https://www.nailsmag.com/622456/giving-new-meaning-to-a-green-thumb
It’s vital that you actually read your disinfectant’s instructions and clean your tools accordingly.
https://www.nailsmag.com/622373/the-details-count-when-cleaning-your-tools
Your clients are the judges of your work and if they love your art, stop beating yourself up about not being as good as “so and so.”
https://www.nailsmag.com/622357/quit-comparing-yourself-to-others
Doing amazing nails is not the only requirement for staying afloat, some business skills are essential as well.
https://www.nailsmag.com/622147/becoming-a-successful-nail-tech-step-four-is-business-savvy
Are you content to be doing the same thing that your predecessors were doing for the same price? Would you rather improve your skill and your income?
https://www.nailsmag.com/621987/passing-along-new-knowledge-along-with-the-old
Focus more on your client’s experience in the chair and less on the fluff.
https://www.nailsmag.com/621813/becoming-a-successful-nail-tech-step-three-is-creating-a-positive-client-experie
In this guest blog, Nikki and her husband Justin talk about their experiences on the Nail Those Profits Cruise.
https://www.nailsmag.com/621602/guest-post-two-perspectives-on-the-nail-those-profits-cruise
It important to make sure your space stands out for its cleanliness and organization.
https://www.nailsmag.com/621264/becoming-a-successful-nail-tech-step-two-is-universal-sanitation
There are so many ways to learn these days. Which ones do you prefer?
https://www.nailsmag.com/621179/which-education-options-appeal-to-you-most
Learn everything you can and recognize that you should continue to learn throughout your career.
https://www.nailsmag.com/621073/becoming-a-successful-nail-tech-step-one-is-education
Dial back the sarcasm and provide education to clients who want to take a break from their nails to let them breathe.
https://www.nailsmag.com/621053/what-to-say-to-clients-who-ask-about-letting-their-nails-breathe
A reminder about the proper way to dispose of salon liquids, like monomer, polish remover, and acetone.
https://www.nailsmag.com/621025/how-not-to-dispose-of-flammable-salon-liquids
Your brushes help make you money and you should treat them with love and respect every time that you use them.
https://www.nailsmag.com/620802/treat-your-brushes-with-loving-care
Front-load your year with those required business and licensing tasks.
https://www.nailsmag.com/620780/get-ahead-now-take-it-easy-later
Salon patrons are posting photos and saying this is what I asked for and this is what I got, then proceeding to rip apart the work.
https://www.nailsmag.com/620247/a-note-to-dissatisfied-nail-clients-are-your-expectations-realistic
Let your clients feel like the center of attention for the span of their appointment.
https://www.nailsmag.com/620069/put-down-your-phone-and-give-your-clients-your-full-attention
I want to take a moment to thank all of you.
https://www.nailsmag.com/619940/thank-you-for-all-you-do
It’s that time of year again: The holiday rush is upon us and hopefully your book is full and your days are busy. With that in mind, please take care of...
https://www.nailsmag.com/619073/take-care-of-your-health-during-the-holidays
When was the last time you enjoyed a salon experience on your birthday?
https://www.nailsmag.com/619069/enjoying-a-birthday-pedicure
If your client come in with a green spot on her nail, here's what you can tell her.
https://www.nailsmag.com/619067/what-to-tell-clients-when-they-have-green-nails
Have you ever glammed up a client's or your own nails for a special occasion?
https://www.nailsmag.com/618867/nails-for-special-occasions
Learn techniques using forms, fiberglass, gel, and liquid-and-powder to makeover toenails that have been damaged or are even missing.
https://www.nailsmag.com/618500/correcting-toenail-issues-from-stubbed-toes-to-total-reconstruction