Nail Art Techniques: Expert Tips & Myth Busters

Another reminder about using a plastic display stand for cat-eye gel polish on press-ons. The magnet in a metal stand will activate the polish and ruin your design before you even start.

As a professional educator, correct pronunciation is non-negotiable. It's "Cat-Eye," not "Kathai," and "A-cryl-ic," not "Akralik." Your students will repeat what you teach, so teach it right.

There is no such thing as a "No Glue Extension." This is just a marketing gimmick for Soft Gel or Gelex extensions, where the tip is attached with gel instead of glue. Don't be fooled by fancy names.

I recently heard an "educator" claim you don't need to file extensions, you can just rub them with your finger. This is foolish and spreads dangerous misinformation that damages our industry's credibility.

This educator is giving completely wrong advice. A 100-grit file is for removing product from extensions, not for filing natural nails. Using it on natural nails will cause severe damage.

"Jenu kaam tenu thay, bija kare toh gota khay." This means, let the expert do their job. Influencers who are not trained nail technicians should not be giving advice on nail extensions.

Nail extensions don't damage nails; bad technicians and cheap products do. If you go to a professional who uses quality products and safe removal techniques, your natural nails will remain healthy.

A dermatologist's reel about gel polish damaging nails went viral, but it lacks context. Damage only happens with improper removal. Our soak-off gel polishes are removed safely without thinning the nail plate.

There is no such thing as a "permanent" nail extension that lasts for 10 years. This is a lie. All extensions require a refill every 3 to 4 weeks as your natural nail grows.