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Perfect Prep Academy

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For new and struggling nail techs. Go from lifting to clean, long-lasting nails. Learn through free prep lessons and quick tutorials.

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30 contributions to Perfect Prep Academy
Quick tip ✨
Do you use baby powder in your work? Why or why not? I’m curious what you think 💅 I like using a little baby powder before pushing the cuticle with a pusher. It helps absorb extra moisture and gives a cleaner result.
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@Candice Blair Totally! Once you try it, it just clicks 😄 It’s a small step but it really makes prep easier and cleaner
Newbie
Hiii, I'm a stay at home mother, i have been trying to learn to do my own nails at home, lately I decided to get into nail industry 🙃 I look forward to learn, explore and develop myself into the nail industry 🥰
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Hi Yianna 🥰 Welcome! That’s such a beautiful start. You’re in the right place, enjoy the journey ✨💅
💖 A little surprise for active members
I’ve just unlocked a new lesson inside the Classroom for Level 2 members. It’s about timing, confidence, and being kinder to yourself during the learning process. If you’ve ever felt slow, overwhelmed, or unsure about your pace, this lesson is for you 🤍 If you’re not at Level 2 yet, don’t worry it is easy to get there and this lesson will be waiting for you ✨
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@Ladrea Smith You’ve got this 💪 You’re doing great, keep going 🤍
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@Yianna Nikolaeva You’re so close 🥰 Keep going, you’ve got this ✨
✨Cuticle Area Damage — What These Lines Really Mean✨
I want to show you something many nail techs completely overlook — those curved lines and grooves near the cuticle that appear after removal or when the product grows out. This is not dryness. Not “your client’s nail type.” Not product issues. Most of the time, this is damage caused by incorrect e-file work in the cuticle area. 🔍Why does this happen? These little grooves appear when: - the pressure with the bit is too strong - the angle is wrong - the bit goes too deep under the cuticle - you stay in one spot for too long - the cuticle area is overworked because you’re chasing “perfect clean” instead of using proper technique This zone is extremely thin and sensitive — so even a tiny mistake shows up weeks later. ❗How to recognize cuticle area damage? - the lines follow the natural curve of the cuticle - the marks are only in the upper part of the nail - after removal they look even brighter/whiter - the nail may feel slightly sensitive when pressed If you see this — it’s technique, not anatomy. 💛Why it matters Damage in this area can cause: - lifting from the cuticle - weaker adhesion - sensitivity - long-term thinning of the nail plate - “mysterious” lifting that techs often blame on products 🌿What’s next? I’ll create a full lesson soon on how to work the cuticle area without pressure, without grooves, and without damaging the nail plate — step by step, with simple explanations. ✨Comment below Have you ever seen lines like these on your clients or on yourself? If you want, you can also add photos — I’ll look at them and help you understand what exactly caused the damage and what you need to adjust in your technique. We’re here to grow together and create clean, safe prep 🤍
✨Cuticle Area Damage — What These Lines Really Mean✨
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@Ladrea Smith If you don’t see this on your own clients and only on new ones, that says a lot 👏 You’re doing an amazing job and clearly doing things right. Clients will notice the difference in your work too ✨
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@Yianna Nikolaeva That’s totally normal at the beginning 🫶 It usually happens while you’re still getting comfortable holding the bit. Just try to be a little gentler, control the angle, and avoid staying or pressing too much on one spot. With practice it goes away, I promise ✨
I just uploaded a new YouTube video 💅
It’s about this structured French design with an extension on paper forms. This style is very popular right now. https://youtu.be/CkuNGOrC3TY?si=r2hnpKEZ8rSKM3eT Have you watched it yet? I’d love to know what you think 🤍
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@Candice Blair Thank you 🥰 I’m so glad you found it informative!
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@Yianna Nikolaeva Aww thank you so much 🥹🤍 that makes me so happy to hear! So glad you loved the results 💅✨
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Yana Firman
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@yana-firman-4792
Ukrainian nail master & educator. Helping nail artists increase prices by 50% and build loyal clients 💅🇺🇦

Active 33m ago
Joined Nov 11, 2025