Nail Shapes – a guide

Nail Shapes – a guide

I found this article, and after seeing so many incorrect posts, photos, and related articles all over the internet, I decided to fight back. Original article found here (open in separate window). Let’s break these down, shall we?1. Coffin & ballerina often...

Year In Review

So, this was a big year for me! After the huge ice/snow-pocalypse we had last winter, I decided it was time to start looking for a new spot. I didn’t want to be driving an hour or more, one way, to work anymore. After 13 years at the same SW Portland salon, I moved to...

All About Nail Camp (aka: NW Nail Tech Retreat)

A lot of clients have asked about Nail Camp (aka: NW Nail Tech Retreat), so I figured I’d blog about it. I first heard of Nail Camp through some veteran tech friends, maybe 10 years ago? At the time, it was $400, but I couldn’t even afford that. So, I waited, and...

Product Review – Hard Gel

First, let me start out by saying that I was not paid for this review. I was given step by step instructions and a trial kit by an educator for the company. That said, here’s what I did & what I think of it: I had to remove my hard gels (I currently use, and have...

My First Week

Two things of note this week — (1) Bella Fiore’s open house went really well. Many people showed up, including some of my own clients and even long time friends, and (2) My first week of business was extremely busy, and included a few new clients! I *did*...

Misinformation, Corrected

More misinformation being spread on the interwebs! Ok, let me address each issue in order of appearance in an article (link no longer active): 1. Gel polish is not “healthier” than acrylic nails (or traditional gel nails or soak off gel nails, for that...

Your First Pedicure

First, please know that I do not judge you; not for your feet, not for your fingernails, not for anything. Any time someone decides to do anything for the first time, it can be a little stressful. That said – please relax! It is my job (and I enjoy it) to not only...