What are the different services offered at nail salons?

I know about your standard manicure, pedicure, fills, acrylics. But what are gels, and the different types of wraps, and anything else that can be done to your nails?What are the different services offered at nail salons?
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Gel is still acrylic, but is applied in a slightly different way. Acrylic L%26amp;P hardens as it is applied. Gel needs to be 'cured' under a UV lamp to harden it but essentially they are the same thing.





Wraps are acrylic silk wraps where they prepare your nail and apply a small piece of silk wrap directly to your nail then apply acrylic over the top. This isn't a common way to do acrylic anymore although I believe there are still Nail Techs who offer this service.





Minx Nail Armour is a fantastic way to glam up your nails but is relatively new and I think I am the only person in my town who offers these. They have been worn by Beyonce and the like and come in a range of patterns and colors.





Minx is a type of foil covering which is applied directly to either your natural nail, or enhancements if you have them, then warmed up under a heat lamp to make them stay. They can last for weeks but last longer on toes.





You can have your nails piereced too, although I don't do this as it's not commonly asked for.

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Would i ahve to be licensed by my state to perform nail services?

and also to advertise?


do you knwo of anyplace in the Us that offers a course for a nail tech certificate in 2 or 3 days?


i saw that there is one in the UK but i cant seem to find one in the US


THanksWould i ahve to be licensed by my state to perform nail services?
You need to check with your state's board that licenses beauticians, cosmetologists, and estheticians. Your question doesn't tell us where you are, so it's a little difficult to give you an answer that is accurate for your state.Would i ahve to be licensed by my state to perform nail services?
I own a salon and spa and to professional be a nail tech you need to go to school (beauty school) and get a license. If your just doing your friends or whatever its a different story. Hope this helps!

I'm stuck on my college nail services work, HELP, please!!?

the question of my work is:


what is the adaption of massage on skin conditions of:


acne skin,


mature skin,


puffy eyes,


broken capillaries


and vasular skin.





i really need some help with this question its got to be handed in tomorrow lol!!





(serious answers please!)I'm stuck on my college nail services work, HELP, please!!?
I don't think it will do anything for acne. Mature skin might get the blood flowing again and make it look a little younger. Puffy eyes could take the puffiness out. But so will some extra sleep. Broken caps may get the repair it needs with more blood coming in.

What nail services should I have or avoid if I suffer from mild dermatitis?

ALL OF THEM!! It's just gross and nothing good can come of it!!





This may seem a bit harsh, but I had a friend that went to a very high-class salon that passed on a fungus to her. Maybe wal-mart is better, but I wouldn't trust any of it.





Get a bucket for you feet and treat yourself to a pedi. Take a sweet bath and treat yourself to both a mani and a pedi.

Do you prefer a nail salon that offers artificial nails or just natural nail services?

And why?Do you prefer a nail salon that offers artificial nails or just natural nail services?
I prefer a salon that offers both, because sometimes i feel like i want more dramatic nails and some days i don't.Do you prefer a nail salon that offers artificial nails or just natural nail services?
I prefer acrylic nails, because I can't grow natural nails myself. Artificial names are very hard on your natural nails. I usually wear acrylic nails about 6mths then give my real nails a break.
Most salons have both services. I always used to go the acrylic way when I was younger. But now I'm older and prefer the natural look.
i dont really think its a moral choice is it, i really wouldnt care, as long as they offered what i wanted! i cant see how it could possibly affect me
i would prefer just natural nails because i think that artificial nails are cheap and wasteful.
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How long before I should start charging for gel nail services?

I've just taken a course and done 7 sets of full nails (tips and sculpted).


I'd like to get started with my business now but not sure if clients will appreciate the length of time to do the nails. My volunteers have been very willing to sit for the 2 and 1/2 hours it takes... what do you think?How long before I should start charging for gel nail services?
You have a long ways to go yet. Seven full sets is nothing, to be honest. A working nail tech can easily do seven full sets in a single day. It takes a long time to get good at gels. An idea would be to charge clients a very nominal fee to cover the product cost - maybe like $5 or so? This way would provide experience for you. But, a new nail tech won't do very well when first starting out. Its best to work for someone else for a while until you build your 'book.' Then maybe you can consider going out on your own, but not for several years. Either way, there will be many days and nights when you won't have a single client booked, yet you still have to be at the salon - just in case. Starting in this business is most definitely not an easy thing to do. But, everyone has to start some place. You need to pay your dues first, and then you can consider your future. This means working all sorts of crazy hours, nights, weekends, some holidays (not many) and so on. If they told you any differently in nail school. they weren't being honest with you.How long before I should start charging for gel nail services?
o_O over two hours... you better talk to them while you do them.








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