Top 10 Polishing Tips for the Nail Pro

Russo Salon offers the very best in nail services, from OPI to CND Shellac and Gelish polishes to relaxing pedicures and paraffin treatments.

NailPro magazine, September 2012 published these tips by Pam Minch

10 – Make sure to polish the free edge of the nail.

9 – Always use a base coat to prevent the nails from staining, unless performing a French manicure

8 – Use a Ridge-Filling base coat on natural nails for a smoother look.

7 – Use drying products – they really do work!

6 – Finish a French nail with a matte top coat on the nail bed and a shiny top coat on the free edge for a different result.

5 – Allow polish to dry for one to two minutes before applying the next coat.

4 – Paint a wheel of nail tips with popular colors so clients can see what the colors look like before making their selection.

3 – Gently pull back the skin on the side of the client’s nails when polishing to avoid getting lacquer on the skin.

2 – Turn regular polish into nail art using a dotting tool.

1 – Retail Top Coat to your natural-nail clients and advise that they apply it every other day to extend the life of their manicure.