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Savings Experiment: How to Nail a Manicure Deal

I've been having my nails done by a professional nail tech for the last ten years. Recently, we have been trying out Shellac--supposedly the two week polish. Well, I get five to 7 days out of it. It chips. It lifts entirely off the nail in one piece (I've glued it back with nail glue). Sometimes it lifts off and I have no idea when or where it went but it leaves my nail completely bare!!!! I'm going to back to plain old polish. At least when I chip it, I can touch it up.

I've never went to a salon to get a manicure. I give myself french tips and have had people ask me where I go to get them done - so obviously it's not that difficult!! File and smooth down your nails, then lay some scotch tape on your nail where you don't want the white. You might need two coats. Then go over it with a pale pink or clear polish. It takes some practice and patience, but worth it for me not to pay someone else to do what I can do at home. kingcapco

Saying ONLY nail solons can give you THE best manicue is absolutely not true. It's not rocket science and doing it at home can save you not to mention a lot of money, but infections as well! If you file your nails properly (no big feat), soak them in warm soapy water to loosen the cutical skin, dry them, push back gently, etc, put on a clear coat first, let it dry, then put on your polish (2 coats) then another top coat... you're done! What's the big deal!

I will never step into a nail salon again. No matter where I go I end up with a nasty fungus on my toes that takes over 2 yrs. to get rid of WTF! I think most places are very unsanitary. They don't take the time to clean their emplements or the toe & nail baths like they should. This is comming from a hair dresser! Its not worth the infections. I'd rather do my own. Its cheaper in the long run.

I can't believe your comments. I have been a nail tech for the past 20 years and not once had a client come to me with a fungus problem. You being a hair dresser should know the proper places to go and not to lump all salons into one catagory! Would I say that because ONE hair dresser burned my hair while coloring or flat ironing it that I should blame all hair dressers? I take get pride in keep my area and station clean and many of us do take the time to clean our implements (spelled correctly). Being a hair dresser, you should immediately know when walking into a salon whether it is kept clean or not and it is your mistake if you still stay for a procedure. Go for cheap you get carelessness, stop looking for that cheap manicure and spend a little money to get those of us who care and take pride in our work and work area. Shame on you.

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You also may not have the funds available to increase your overall inventory from one of the name brand beauty supply stores. The internet offers you a terrific option for savings on nail technician supplies and you can easily find everything you could possible need.

Ordering Nail Technician Supplies Online

Since the list of supplies that you will need is quite extensive, your best bet is to start looking for kits that contain much of what you're looking for. You can find nail polish kits that contain different shades of polish, but also have top coats, strengtheners, clear coats, and others. The tools you'll need, such as clippers, files, cuticle pushers will also be less expensive when you get them in a kit.

For acrylic nail supplies, look for online stores that only deal with this type of product. Not only will you find that the selection is greater, the quality of the products is usually better, as well. Most nail technician supplies are available in bulk, which is obviously what you will hope to use!

Look for nail technician supplies from reputable dealers. If there is a problem, you want to be able to return the products for a full refund. You also don't want substandard products, as this will reflect poorly on your work. Many stores are now offering free shipping as a means to draw in business. This savings can really add up quickly if you make regular purchases from sites that offer free shipping.

The Beauty Salon Supply Stores

Most every city has several beauty supply stores. If you watch the advertisements closely, you can find some decent sales. However, most online stores don't have the overhead that a brick and mortar store has. You may be surprised as how much cheaper the nail technician supplies that you need are online.

When you're searching through the beauty supply store, look for items that special buys. You may be able to save quite a bit if the company has purchased large amounts of a familiar product. Most of these stores will also offer their frequent shoppers a discount card, too. You may find that the deals found on certain products are good enough to warrant a trip to the store.

Nail Technician Equipment

You'll also need some larger equipment, such as tables, chairs, and storage options. The tables you'll use to work at should be adjustable, so you and your clients can be comfortable.

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