Nasty Nails In The 6ix

So, how do you actually achieve 4+ week retention?
It comes down to a few important things:

1. Correct prep.
Prep does NOT mean filing the natural nail until there’s barely anything left of it. You need to understand the difference between mechanical and chemical prep and, more importantly, how to perform each safely.

2. Know your products.
Your base coat is one of the most important products in your system. You need to understand how it works, what its properties are, and which base is suitable for which nail.

3. Proper nail architecture.
A strong nail isn’t created by simply adding more product. The structure needs to be appropriate for the length and shape of the nail. A stiletto on a very short length is simply not a thing.

4. Design retention is a whole other ball game.
Being able to create a pretty design is nice, but can you make it last 4+ weeks without losing a single gem, with the chrome still intact and all your 3D elements staying in place?

Again, it comes down to knowing your products and understanding how to properly secure each element of the design.

And these are just a few of the things that can make or break your retention.

This is exactly what I teach in my “Foundational Nail Tech Course” — because learning how to create a beautiful set is one thing, but learning how to create a set that stays beautiful for weeks is another.

DM “COURSE” to receive all the details.

⚠️ One important thing though: lifting and breakage are not always the nail tech’s fault.

If a client comes for a refill late, uses their nails as tools, or wears a length that isn’t suitable for their lifestyle, even the best application may not result in perfect retention.

Good retention is a team effort — but it starts with proper technique.

Why do these pictures look AI-generated?! I swear they’re not 🙈

Anyways, the perfect combination of fall cat-eye colours 🍂

This was such a sweet message I received from one of my students after the course 🥹🤍

I’m equally as grateful for the trust you put in me to guide you through the beginning of your journey in the nail industry.

Watching you learn and gain confidence throughout the course is truly the best part 🫶

Currently I have space for 7 new clients ✨
Located at 805 Danforth Ave (Pape and Danforth)
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Can you believe that these girls had little to no previous experience working with nail products or tools, let alone learned all of these techniques in just 3 days!

You have to admit, these nails look better than what we see from a lot of professional nail salons 💁‍♀️

Because we pay attention to every single detail!

On the first day, after going through theory, students practice on tips and their own nails.

Then, on the following days, they work on 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 and get to actually apply everything they’ve learned.

And this is exactly why I don’t believe in courses that only offer practice on fake hands or fake nails.

You can learn the technique, but when it comes to an actual client, you’ll struggle immensely if you’ve never practiced on real hands.

You need to understand how to work with different types of skin, how to hold your client’s fingers, how to pull the skin to achieve a clean manicure without causing damage, how to shape different types of nails, and so much more.

Real practice makes a difference.

If you’re interested in learning more about my trainings, DM “𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄” and I’ll send you all the details.