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Step-By-Step

rock-star-french-with-polish-pro-accessories

Leanne Stares, an accomplished NSI nail technician in Australia, found a quick and easy way to a “rock star” French, no messy glitter involved.

creating-the-perfect-acrylic-stiletto

Techniques to help you achieve the perfect stiletto shape.

simple-nail-art-with-polish-pro

Some simple, albeit beautiful, nail art with our Polish Pro Light-Cured Nail Polish.

keep-your-brush-looking-new

A high-quality acrylic nail brush is a smart investment for any nail technician.

troubleshooting-polish-pro

This reference guide will help you spot problems on your own and quickly remedy them so you can provide the very best service to your clients.

layering-with-polish-pro-nude

Nude is the hottest color in Hollywood and on the red carpet, according to March issue of Nailpro magazine.

better-color-coverage

This “trick” employed to increase the ease of color coverage...

matching-your-clients-to-a-professional-service

There are many different types of clients out there, and lucky for you, NSI has a professional service for each and every one of them.

troubleshooting-traditional-gels

This reference guide will help you spot problems on your own and quickly remedy them so you can provide the very best service to your clients.

cuticle-care

It is very important to treat your client's cuticle in the proper way.

prepping-for-an-interview

With a little preparation and a game plan, you can ace any interview.

design-elements

There are five elements of great pink and white nail design.

rebalancing

Acrylic or gel enhancements.

social-media-best-practices

If the statistics in “Are You Using Social Media?” have convinced you to start social media marketing, here are some best practices to keep in mind:

are-you-using-social-media

If you haven’t already started to dabble in social media as part of your marketing mix, then we seriously suggest setting some time aside soon to do just that.

clients-going-through-chemotherapy

What every nail technician should know about their clients and chemotherapy.

counter-cards

It’s extremely important to use POP (or point-of-purchase) materials in your salon.

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Here is an example of a detailed Guest Profile.

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A consultation consists of general information, the client’s profile and her service history.

promoting-disinfection-sanitation-in-the-salon

Here are a couple of tips for salon owners to promote sanitation to their staff.

hand-massage-techniques

Everyday, more and more nail technicians are incorporating hand massages with their nail services.

clients-with-sensitivity-issues

Clients with sensitivity issues can be a concern for nail technicians.

perfect-smile-lines-every-time

To create the perfect smile line you have to have a clear picture in your mind of what you want the end result to look like.

techniques-for-applying-glaze-n-go

There are certain application techniques to follow to achieve the absolute best results with Glaze 'n Go.

how-to-control-odors-in-the-salon

Controlling the odor in the salon should be a priority for any nail technician.

nail-form-fitting-techniques

An important part to sculpting with a nail form is to ensure a proper fit. The strength of a sculpted nail is only as strong as the fit of the form.

how-to-build-an-apex

Proper placement and thickness of the apex translates into added strength of the nail.

sculpt-or-overlay-competition-tips

Denise Wright, competition pro, offers sound advice for earning valuable points during a competition.

proper-mix-ratio

Mix ratio is determined by the amount of polymer powder blended with the monomer liquid.

the-difference-between-acrylic-gel

Clients will often ask the difference between acrylic and gel. Here are some tips for accurately answering them in terms they'll understand.

the-best-results-n-in-or-out-of-a-competition

Many competitors will use different products for competition than they use in their salons; however there are certain things you should look for in the product you use every day as well as in a competition.

marketing-ideas-for-a-slow-economy

In a difficult economy, you have to be creative to drum up new business. Here is some food for thought to get your marketing wheels turning.

no-lifting-tutorial

Lifting is probably the problem that plagues nail technicians the most. By using high quality, scientifically driven products with proper prep and product application, lifting can be a thing of the past.

the-gel-grow-out-program

The Gel Grow-Out Program is intended as a means of safely removing gel enhancements for those clients wishing to move to a natural nail-care regimen.

how-not-to-look-like-a-competition-rookie

It is always daunting to enter a nail competition for the first time. Here are some tips that will keep judges from thinking “rookie” as soon as they see you.

retail-sales

If you aren’t offering retail products to your customers in your salon, you might want to ask yourself why *90% of salons in the US currently do.

nail-biter-solution

Acrylic and Tip Overlay with Attraction Pink Masque Powder

use-technailcolor-for-customization

Nail Systems International believes that the same principals of wearing the right colors of clothes and make-up to compliment a women’s overall look apply to customizing colors for the nails as part of a woman’s overall appearance.

tips-for-boosting-your-income

In any type of business, there are two simple ways to improve your bottom line: