Just did my first dip powder on my daughter. Did not realize how tedious it is. How long do you all wait for the powder to dry after each base coat?

Don't forget to wear eye protection/face shields when working regularly on clients 🙏 I went to the optometrist this week and they confirmed that I have scratched the surface of my eyeball from repeated exposure to nail dust 👀 No good. Don't be like me.

I'm matchmaking people today. Tell us what you're currently working on or trying to improve: "I'm learning nail art and need inspiration." "I'm trying to raise my prices." "I'm struggling with retention." "I'm obsessed with Japanese-style nails." Then find someone in the comments with the same goal and introduce yourselves. You might find your new nail-tech bestie in here. 🌻

Quick one for you: what made (is making) your first year as a nail tech hard?

Hi everyone! 💅 Welcome to The Nail Tech Corner: a community created for nail techs to learn, share, ask questions, support each other and grow together. Whether you're brand new or have been doing nails for years, you belong here. We're building a global space where nail techs can connect, share knowledge and have access to education and resources without having to figure everything out alone. And genuinely… thank you for being here. 🥹 You are part of building this with us, and the more people participate, the better this community becomes for everyone. 💡 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TNTC Don't just lurk. 👀 TNTC works best when you participate. Ask questions. Answer someone else's. Share your work. Join a live. Comment on posts. Share something you've learned. Celebrate your wins. And there's a bonus: when you help us grow the community, you can earn from it too. 💰 Our contributor/referral system rewards members who bring new people into TNTC - so you can help grow the community and get paid for the value you're helping create. 👋 FIRST THINGS FIRST Please visit the START HERE course in the Classroom section. It'll show you how everything works and where to find things. Then, drop an intro below 👇 1. Your name + where you're based 2. How long you've been doing nails 3. One nail skill you'd love to master this year 4. Your social media handle - not the link (so we can support you there too!) We can't wait to get to know you and build something bloody brilliant with you. 💅💛