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Do You Know What’s in Your Gel Polish? (+HUGE Giveaway)

Do You Know What’s in Your Gel Polish? (+HUGE Giveaway)

Do you know what is in your gel polish? We do. That is because we responsibly make our gels ourselves in Oregon using only the safest ingredients and no HEMA monomer. At Light Elegance, we believe What’s Inside Matters. ENTER OUR HUGE GIVEAWAY HERE.

Techs Tell All About Their Very First Nail Service

Techs' First Time: Nine nail pros to share the good, bad and hilarious stories of their first time sitting across the table from a tech.

Competition Corner

NAILPRO Competition Judges Reveal the Best Sets and Worst Mistakes They’ve Ever Seen

NAILPRO Competitions judges reveal the best nails they’ve ever seen in the arena. Plus, the flubs that consistently knock competitors out of the running.

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Guest Editor: Ask Doug Schoon, Scientist, Author and Educator

Doug Schoon, scientist, author and educator, answers your questions about acrylic monomer, under- and over-curing gel and the Russian manicure technique.

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How To Battle Nail Biting in the Salon

A look at the causes and symptoms of nail biting, plus treatments and service solutions to help your clients break this bad habit.

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12 Inspiring Tech Comeback Stories

Techs from around the world share their amazing comeback stories, and how the industry helped to shepherd them through hard times.

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Top 9 Do’s and Don’ts for Handling Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are a common issue in the salon. While techs are not permitted to treat this condition, nail pros can help prevent ingrown toenails.

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Nailcare Academy Education Now Available in Spanish

Online learning platform Nailcare Academy announced that its Advanced Nail Technician Program is now available in Spanish.

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Guest Editor: Ask Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub

Elizabeth Morris of the Nail Hub answers your questions about liability insurance, marketing and transitioning from a salon employee to booth renter.

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Beauty File: Koko Kashiwagi

Koko Kashiwagi shares her proudest accomplishment, favorite sport and the best place to take a nap in this edition of Beauty File.

Beauty File: Sabella Snyder

Sabella Snyder reveals her most treasured possessions and her proudest accomplishment as a nail artist in this edition of Beauty File.

Pregnancy Prep for Techs

Learn how to accommodate the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, whether you or your client have a baby on the way.