Advice for Nail Pros

Hey, Nail Technicians! There are a few things you should consider when it comes to creatively enhancing your craft. Check out these tips to help improve or increase your nail business.

Build a clientele:

Obviously you need clients to keep a business going but how do you get those customers to want to come to your salon and get their nails done?  The number one way to bring in new customers is through word of mouth! Other suggestions are: using the power of social media, attending trade shows and fashion shows to show off your work, network with local bloggers (the nail blogging community is huge!) and hold special events to capture interest. And speaking of nail bloggers, check out our Top Big Daddy Beauty Nail Bloggers here.

Create a welcoming atmosphere:

There is lots of competition out there so you want to find something that will make your business stand out from the rest.  Be sure your salon or mobile salon is clean, nicely decorated and stocked with the best products. And remember you don’t have to break the bank purchasing nail salon supplies. BigDaddyBeauty.com offers tons of nail salon supplies and other beauty supplies at affordable prices. Plus, our sister site OneSourceBeauty.com provides products to licensed professionals including nail techs at discounted prices.

Create a unique atmosphere:

Aside from having great products to use on your customers, one up the competition and include things in your salon that are relatable to the customers as well as something nice for them to look at. Of course you will want magazines and possibly a television to entertain customers as they wait for their turn in your chair but include a few out of the box items as well like candy, trendy décor, a box of tissues at each station, business cards and Barbicide jars and cotton jars with cute covers like Salon Skins.

Learn new techniques:

The beauty industry is always changing with new and innovative techniques. Right now gel nails and stiletto nails are gracing the hands of women all over so you should be able to offer your clients these options. It is also important to stay on top of the trends because before you know it those fancy claw nails will be out and something else will be in. Read magazines, stay on top of blogs and network with other industry pros in order to keep abreast of what your customers will want to see on their nails. 

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Benefits of Gel Nails vs. Acrylic Nails

By now you know that gel nails are a superb alternative to acrylic nails or basic manicures. The most important fact about gel nails you have been introduced to is that they are long lasting, surviving weeks with no chipping. But just in case you were wondering, there are several other benefits to switching to gel nails. We’ve compiled a list of reasons we love gel nails and why you should too!

Gel nails look natural – A special base coat is applied and cured to your actual nail creating a natural and healthy look. No artificial nail pieces are needed to achieve gel nails. And as a result, gel nails can be worn with or without polish.

Gel nails are easy to do at home - All you need is the Lomasi gel nails home manicure kit! It comes with all of the tools you need to get salon-like gel nails but in the comfort of your own home.

Gel nails dry quicker – Because a special UV or LED light is used to cure the gel polishes, gel nails cut down on drying time.

With gel nails you can use regular polish or gel polish – As we stated before, a special base coat is applied creating the gel affect. After the clear base coat is cured, then the color polish can be put on. As long as you are using the special gel nails base coat, then any polish can be applied –gel or traditional nail polish.

Gel nails strengthen and condition natural nails – Unlike acrylic nails, your nails don’t need to be filed and buffed. This gives your nails the opportunity to grow and strengthen within two weeks.  

Hundreds of color options – Although you can use regular nail polish while still achieving gel nails, companies like Gelish and Lomasi have created hundreds of color options to give you the best looking and best colored gel nails out there. Plus you can get artsy with it and get your gel nails with creative nail art.

The removal process is easy – Removing gel nails does not harm or damage your natural nails. All you have to do is use a gel nail polish remover and a nail stick tool to remove the excess gel. It’s quick, simple and painless.

We hope we dropped a little knowledge on you, so go and spread the word by filling your friends in on these benefits. 

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How to Get Salon-Like Gel Nails at Home

It’s 8:00pm and you look down at your hands to realize your nails are not ready to be seen by the rest of the world. Then your gal pals start calling to ask what you will be wearing to that fabulous party tonight. But you are wondering how you’ll manage to get your nails party-ready even though your favorite nail salon has closed for the evening. Well don’t worry, Lomasi has got you covered!

To solve this little problem, all you need is the Lomasi Home Manicure Kit. The kit comes stocked with all the tools you need to give yourself a clean, super polished and long lasting gel nail manicure. For the party tonight and even a few parties after that, the Lomasi Home Manicure Kit will get you a nice and easy set of gel painted nails just like the pros do it in a salon.  The best thing about gel nails is that they can last up to 21 days with no smudging, chipping or cracking and this manicure kit by Lomasi will help to achieve that sleek, professional look that’s long lasting.

This home manicure kit results in less stress (you won’t have to worry about getting to the nail salon, making appointments or waiting hours for a nail tech to service you), it’s a lot cheaper than shelling out hundreds of dollars every few months for a fresh gel manicure, plus its simple and easy to use!

The Lomasi Home Manicure Kit includes everything you need to give yourself a mani or pedi at home and it even comes with a step-by-step booklet plus a DVD with easy instructions so you’ll know exactly what to do to get those party-ready nails.

Check out BigDaddyBeauty.com for more on the Lomasi Home Manicure Kit and other great Lomasi beauty products.

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Which Hunger Games Color Are You?

From sleek and chic to trendy and girly, plus a little bit earthy; China Glaze brings you a nail polish collection surrounding the huge blockbuster hit, The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games nail polish by China Glaze is created to depict the 12 districts shown throughout the movie, and each color in the collection is reminiscent of a specific characteristic making this collection personal and fun!

With 12 different nail polish colors by China Glaze to choose from, we’re giving you a breakdown of what each color means. Of course you can snag the complete China Glaze, The Hunger Games nail polish collection, but if you’d rather stick to just a few that best suits your tastes, check out our interpretation of each individual color:

Foie Gras – French for “Fat liver”, this is a food item made of the liver of a duck or goose. While this may not sound appetizing, we like to think the person who will wear this is adventurous and willing to try something as different as fat liver. The Foie Gras color is perfect for the daring type.

Dress Me Up – This is a pink hue, reminding us that girls just want to have fun! The Dress Me Up color from the Hunger Games nail polish collection will be perfect for a girly girl who likes to dress up in her finest outfits and have lots of fun.

Fast Track – These days, lots of us are living life in the fast lane with work, school, activities and tons of other things. So this glitter inspired color mimics a fast paced life. If you are one who is always on the go, you will enjoy this Hunger Games collection nail polish color.

Hook and Line – From fishing to hiking, this China Glaze nail polish color targets outdoor lovers. The gritty color reminds us that the outdoors is an extraordinary place so why not wear the outdoors in the form of a nail polish?  

Stone Cold – The Stone Cold nail polish color from the Hunger Games collection is a smoky, silver shade that’s sexy. The woman who wears this is fabulous and confident, but most of all, she’s stone cold awesome!

Smoke And Ashes – After the fire comes the smoke and ashes. This China Glaze nail polish color is made just for the ones who aren’t afraid to play with fire. We don’t literally mean fire; we’re just using that as a metaphor for those who crave adventure and spontaneity.  

Agro – Short for agriculture, this is perfect for the environmentally friendly crowd. It’s bold, it’s sparkly and most importantly, it lets you go green!

Mahogany – This China Glaze nail polish color from The Hunger Games collection is the perfect shade of wood. While we aren’t calling those who suit this color tree huggers, we will say that it works well for the loving and nurturing types.

Harvest Moon – This shade of brown really pops! It’s as shiny as a copper penny and will make you think of the fun times had during a night on the town. This specific The Hunger Games nail polish color from China Glaze is great for ones who really love the night life.

Riveting – Just as it sounds, you will certainly capture the attention of others with this color from The Hunger Games nail polish collection. This nail polish color is both bold and chic and great for that riveting gal who doesn’t mind claiming the limelight.

Electrify – While this is another fabulous brown shade by China Glaze, it exudes high energy and causes a spark. So the person who sports this color well will most likely be a little bit electrifying. They’ll be outgoing and a little bit sparkly too!

Luxe And Lush – Last but certainly not least, Luxe And Lush was created for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Lavish luxury is the theme of this nail polish color and its metallic flecks are a true show-stopper.

Now that you know what each color means, you have the tools to suit up for your Hunger Games and the best part – now these colors are only $4.99 at bigdaddybeauty.com! 

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Hugely Popular Gel Nails Are Here to Stay

Gel or acrylic?

If you're headed to the salon to get your nails done, you certainly have a lot of options. Many women opt for false nails over natural manicures because of issues with their own problem nails, daily activities that cause natural nails to frequently break, uneven or too-short nail length, or compulsive habits like nail-biting. Others just simply like the look better, or desire certain designs (like airbrushing and rhinestone application) that are much more difficult to do on natural nails. If you decide to have false nails applied to your natural nails, the question you must ultimately answer is: gel or acrylic?

Acrylics have been a staple in the beauty industry since the 1950s. For more than five decades acrylics were the only option for women who hoped to improve the appearance of their nails by applying false nails. Acrylic nails are applied by filing down the natural nail then adding a false nail over top with acrylic. The acrylic hardens when exposed to air, creating a hard, protective layer over your natural nail that is perfect for applying nail polish and designs.

Gel nails are still relatively new, but they have already become hugely popular. Many prefer them because they provide the strength and longevity of acrylic nails but with the appearance of natural nails, and are also less damaging to the natural nail itself. Gel nails have a faster curing time than acrylics and are also a safer, more eco-friendly option because they don't use the same toxic chemicals that acrylics do.

Gel nails are done in three coats, each of which must be cured under a UV light. At Big Daddy Beauty we carry a full line of gel nail systems including Gelish, the optimal choice for professional-quality gel nails. Unlike other gel nail systems, Gelish is applied like normal nail polish (instead of with a brush and pot), and is also much easier to remove (the only criticism most consumers have with gel nails is how hard they are to remove). We carry over 70 different colors of Gelish polish as well as their full line of gel nail products and UV/LED lamps for a complete do-it-yourself gel nail manicure!

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