Easy Nail Art Designs for Beginners: 5 Cute, Simple Looks You Can Start With Today

Easy Nail Art Designs for Beginners: 5 Cute, Simple Looks You Can Start With Today

Discover five easy nail art designs perfect for beginners—no advanced tools or skills needed. This guide walks you through simple trends like micro dots, aura nails, confetti accents, and more, plus the basic tools to get started and how to practice without stress. You’ll also find a quick step-by-step tutorial for a minimalist accent nail and tips to build confidence as you learn. Perfect for anyone wanting cute, simple nail art they can do at home.

December 05, 2025 — Erica Schlabach
The Ultimate Gel Base Guide: How to Choose the Right Base for Every Client & Service

The Ultimate Gel Base Guide: How to Choose the Right Base for Every Client & Service

Discover the key differences between Akzentz, Kokoist, and Luminary gel bases—and learn which formulas deliver the best adhesion, structure, and flexibility for every client. This complete reference guide helps nail pros (and curious DIYers) choose the perfect base for flawless, long-lasting wear.

November 06, 2025 — Erica Schlabach
Dip Nails vs Gel – Choosing the Best Manicure Option

Dip Nails vs Gel – Choosing the Best Manicure Option

Dip Nails vs Gel – Choosing the Best Manicure Option Nail enhancements are one of the biggest reasons clients come back to the salon again and again. They offer what...
October 09, 2025 — Erica Schlabach
Everything You Need to Know About HEMA Allergy: A Nail Tech’s Guide

Everything You Need to Know About HEMA Allergy: A Nail Tech’s Guide

Everything You Need to Know About HEMA Allergy: A Nail Tech’s Guide If you’ve been in the nail industry for any length of time, you’ve likely heard some controversy around...
September 24, 2025 — Erica Schlabach
How to Do Sweater Nails: A Step-by-Step Sweater Nails Tutorial

How to Do Sweater Nails: A Step-by-Step Sweater Nails Tutorial

How to Do Sweater Nails: A Step-by-Step Sweater Nails Tutorial TL;DR: Sweater nails are a cozy 3D gel manicure where you paint raised “knit” patterns over a matte base, sprinkle...
September 09, 2025 — Erica Schlabach
Close up of soap nails manicure with soft neutral sheer color

What Are Soap Nails & How Do You Achieve Them?

What Are Soap Nails & How Do You Achieve Them? TL;DR: Soap nails are a clean, semi-sheer manicure style (often in soft pink or neutral tones) that gives a “just-washed”...
August 27, 2025 — Erica Schlabach
Builder Gel vs Gel X: Key Differences and Best Uses

Builder Gel vs Gel X: Key Differences and Best Uses

Builder Gel vs Gel X: Key Differences and Best Uses TL;DR: Builder gel is a thick, customizable gel applied and infilled directly on the nail, while Gel X is a...
July 30, 2025 — Erica Schlabach