Nail Studio By Tom

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Long Ngyen, professionally known as Mr. SHi, is the visionary founder behind SHi® Professionals. Let us put our experience to work for you.

With nearly 3 decade of experience in the nail industry, I’m passionate about elevating nail artistry through precision tools, education, and innovation. At Nail Studio By Tom, WE'RE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST. If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. Visit my Pinterest page to see my latest art works: https://www.pinterest.com/tomsalons/

10/14/2026

This is real-time gel removal in under 12 seconds. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is the significance of using the appropriate e-bit.

For gel removal, I highly recommend the TurboCut Pro 2.0 carbide bit with a rounded top. This design allows you to approach the sidewall and cuticle area without damaging the skin.

If you’re a right-handed user, set your e-file to F (forward motion). If you’re a left-handed user, set it to R (reverse motion).

Start by applying light pressure and moving your e-file from the middle to the tip (free edge). If you encounter resistance or the e-file digs into your nails, your RPM is too low. Conversely, if you hear a high-pitched noise or feel a burning sensation, your e-file speed is too high, and you’ve applied too much pressure.

Continue filing in a downward motion. Once you’ve completed this motion, move from right to left at the cuticle area to remove the remaining gel polish.

On the left side, file a short downward stroke to the free edge. On the right side, file from the free edge to the cuticle, which means your downward stroke will become an upward stroke towards the cuticle.

Using the carbide bit with a rounded top eliminates the need for excessive caution. This bit can glide along the cuticle and sidewall without causing harm to your clients.

With the right tool, RPM, and control, practice makes perfect.

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10/13/2026

Having trouble mastering French manicure? This tutorial is for you.
You’ll need a SHi® bottle of black gel polish and our liner art gel.
Here’s the difference:
* Gel polish has a thinner viscosity, perfect for covering large areas quickly.
* Liner art gel has a medium viscosity, giving you crisp, detailed lines without bleeding.
Let’s get started.
Step 1: Cover the tip with gel polish.
Step 2: With liner gel, start in the center, draw up to the right stress point.
Step 3: Switch to the left, draw down toward center.
Step 4:Leave a fine gap, curve to connect
Finally, fill in the empty space with liner art gel.
This method is faster, cleaner, and more precise than using liner gel alone.
There you have it. Now, it’s your turn to practice.
Save and share this with your nail bestie.

10/10/2026

Q: What bit do you recommend to blend the Gel-x
A: To blend the Gel-X, I used the 5-in-1 Safety Top Pro 2.0.
* Speed: 12K -15K

10/09/2026

Have you ever wondered why some clients don’t buy your service?

10/08/2026

I found a better way to keep your Gel-X set last longer 👀💡

10/08/2026

I found the perfect shade of n**e 👀

10/08/2026

Look what I found …The perfect shade of n**e 👀🤩

10/07/2026

From Prep to Refine Part 1
Prep is key 🔑
🔩Diamond Round Edge Pro 2.0

Prep: make sure nail plate is ready

The Application Using The POP-Up Sandwich Form Technique

Clean and Structure Control

Shape: use 100/100 Grit Zebra File to refine the length and shape

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