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Pseudomonas vs Fungus
Nail infections can come in many forms, and they are not fun to deal with. Let's look at a specific situation submitted by one of our members!
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Apex Placement
Thank you Martha M. for this awesome Nail Audit request. Today we discuss apex placement on natural and artificial nails.
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Ski Jump Nails
A big shout out to Angie M. for this great Nail audit request. Today we discuss working on ski jump nails and how to work with product to correct natural nails when they curve or twist.
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Cracking & Shattering
Discover the secret behind durable and long-lasting gel nails! In this video, we explore the flexibility of gel nail products, and how this unique characteristic helps your manicure withstand daily wear and tear. Learn why flexibility is key to a beautiful and resilient nail finish. Watch now to ...
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Super Short Nail Extensions
Thank you Rona for this wonderful request. I hope this video helps you out! Today we discuss how to achieve super short nail extensions for clients wanting the look and feel of artificial nails, without any real length.
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Cracking Corners & Free Edge Lifting
When product cracks and peels it can be super frustrating and confusing. A big thank you to Kora for this video topic request. Today we cover why product can chip and lift on the free edge and how to help prevent it.
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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