Although acrylic nails have been popular for nail extensions for decades, Gel-X, a newer, innovative method, is now gaining a lot of popularity among the most well-known nail technicians. On a surface level, both acrylic and Aprés Gel-X look similar, but there are a lot of differences that make the extension systems totally different. If you’re thinking about doing Gel-X
If you have an affinity toward the amazing designs that nail technicians do on their client’s nails but also have a full-time job, you may have asked yourself whether becoming a nail technician could be a good side hustle. As it turns out, becoming a nail technician, even part-time, can be a lucrative job that will increase the amount of
Regardless of whether you’re an aspiring nail tech student or an established tech professional with their own client list, knowing a number of different techniques will help you satisfy clients who are looking for a specific look. That said, in the nail tech world, there are so many different techniques it could make one’s head spin. For instance, in addition
When you’re starting off on your nail technician journey, one of the first things you’ll need to determine is whether you want to work at an established salon or spa or whether you’d rather rent a suite to handle your own clientele. Working for either a nail salon or suite comes with its own sets of pros and cons. That
If doing nails is a passion of yours, becoming a nail tech could be considered invaluable to some. That said, in the real world, we all have bills to pay and things we want to get, so it makes sense you’d be wondering how much you could potentially make being a nail technician. After all, becoming a nail tech requires
If you’ve been dazzled by the nail art you’ve seen on TikTok and are thinking about starting your journey as a nail technician, you may have wondered what it takes. You could even incorrectly believe that you can watch a few YouTube tutorial videos and start doing nails in your living room. As it turns out, this isn’t the case,
A+ Nail School is the only nail school in the Chicago area that offers Après certification. Après Gel-X is the world’s first soft gel nail extension system and only offered in select locations across the United States.