With warmer weather upon us, beach days are in the near future which means open-toed shoes, and a chance to show off those stunning pedicures. However constant sun exposure, swimming, and gritty sand can do a number on your nails resulting in chipped polish, rough feet, and yellowing nails. The good news is that there are some things you can do to ensure your pedi is always in tip-top shape. At SNS, we pride ourselves on healthy, beautiful nails and are always creating innovative products to ensure your nails are always looking their best. Here are some of the best insider tips and products to keep your nails looking flawless all summer...
If you’ve ever been victimized by a chipped nail, raise your hand. A chipped nail on a beautiful manicure can really be a buzz kill. Luckily, no matter how big or small, there’s no need to let a chip completely ruin your mani. Here are some expert tips to fix a chipped nail, prevent it from getting worse, and keep your nails looking flawless and beautiful.
Minor Chip
A small chip definitely doesn’t need to be the end-all-be-all. However, a small chip has the potential of getting worse. If you have a minor chip in your mani simply file away the chipped part to a smooth finish and apply a chip-resistant top coat remembering to seal...
Offering a variety of nail services in your salon and keeping up with the latest trends is essential to boost sales and attract customers. One of the most sought-after manicures that you should be offering in your salon is dip powder. While not a new product by any means, dip powder has made a major comeback as of late and it’s become one of the most asked-for manicures today. Not only is it an increasingly popular manicure option, but dip powder services are also a great addition to your salon menu for a number of reasons.
No Harsh Chemicals or Fumes
Acrylic products contain toxic ingredients and the fumes can easily overwhelm your...
One of the most commonly requested nail services today is a gel manicure. It's virtually chip-free, lasts up to 14 days, and there's zero drying time required. However, a common issue in the salon is when a client wants gel on their hands but conventional polish on their toes and wants to find the perfect color match. When mixing brands and products it can be incredibly hard to find a close match, much less an exact one. You may spend a ton of time searching through your colors and once applied, they don’t look similar at all and your client leaves unhappy.
It's a Perfect Match!
That’s why at SNS we’ve created the perfect solution...
One of the most fun parts of getting your nails done is choosing the color. From bolds and brights to pastels and glitters, theirs always a shade to suit or style or mood, and the options are endless. However, at SNS, we think nude is one of the most underrated colorways when it comes to your nails. It literally matches any outfit, camouflages chips impeccably, can elongate your fingers, and will never go out of style.
However, finding the perfect nude can be easier said than done. A nude that looks good on your BFF may not look great on you. The right shade of nude all has to do with your skin tone. For a flawless nude mani, it’s...
Now that traveling is finally becoming the norm again, you probably want your nails to be in tip-top shape for your next trip. However, it can be a real bummer when a nail breaks or your polish chips during your holiday, and it’s probably safe to say the last thing you want to be doing on your vacation is to go to a nail salon to fix your nails. Luckily there are some simple tips to keep your manicure looking its best while traveling so you don’t need to switch up any plans to get your nails done.
Opt for Dip
When it comes to choosing a manicure for your travels, it’s best to skip out on the conventional polishes as these tend to...
People today are more health conscious than ever and are always looking for ways to live healthier lifestyles from the inside out. That’s why creating a healthier nail salon can help to attract customers and keep them coming back, not to mention make the environment safer for everyone, including your staff.
Nail salons can come with a variety of hazards for both staff and customers, that many people are now fully aware of and they often look for salons whose brand is in line with their values and ultimately prioritize health.
At SNS, we believe beauty and health are one, and we love to share our expert knowledge to ensure you build a...
When the weather and the leaves begin to change, it’s time to change your nail color. While we love summer, we fall hard for fall. Get your boots and jackets ready, it’s officially time to swap out those summer brights for rich, moody fall shades to go with that sweater weather and seasonal latte you’ve been waiting for. For the ultimate fall fashion, check out all the nail trends we love this season and all the SNS products that will help you get the look.
Pumpkin Spice
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If you’ve been waiting all year for a pumpkin spice latte, raise your hand. It’s the quintessential drink of the season...
Few things frustrate nail clients more than yellowing nails. After all the love and care that’s gone into a perfect manicure, the last thing you want to see is your beautiful nails turning yellow. This can happen with both gels and dip powders, so let’s take a look at what causes the yellowing, how to prevent it, and what you can do to fix discoloration if it happens.
First and foremost, yellowing is far less likely with a quality product professionally applied. SNS GelStar and SNS dip powders are crafted with the finest ingredients to maintain their premium colors for the entire lifetime of the application — two or three weeks’...
It's a no-brainer why dip powder is all the rage as of late. A dip powder mani has the flexibility of gel, the durability of acrylic, lasts over two weeks, and when applied correctly, won't harm your nails. At SNS, we love to share our expert tricks of the trade to ensure you achieve a salon-worthy mani every time. Whether you're a nail tech who wants to refine your technique or a DIYer using our dip powder nail kit, here are some expert tips for creating a flawless dip powder mani that lasts.
Stay Away From Water
Water is your enemy when it comes to a flawless dip powder mani, as it can result in super long drying times and an uneven...
