"Start to Success" offers exclusive insights into the nail industry that are designed to empower you to succeed! Are you considering a career in the nail industry? Are you currently working or leasing at a salon but want to start your own shop? Have you been contemplating how to have a successful home-based business? Do you need ideas and innovations that will help your nail company grow? Do you want to be self-employed? "Start to Success" was written with you in mind! In this book, insights, advice and decision-making tools are provided throughout to address questions that arise at each step of your nail career journey. Is a nail technician the best fit for me? In which school should I enroll? Is it better to lease or rent? How do I get started opening my own business? What's the first steps for creating my own brand? How can I attract customers? What resources are available to help me? What advertising is the most effective? What can I do differently to increase my profits and expand my business? Start to Success answers these questions and more, giving you the confidence to succeed in the nail industry!

Marian Newman's The Complete Nail Technician has been written in line with the current NVQ in Nail Services at levels 2 and 3, and will appeal to both students, instructors and practising nail technicians alike. Written by a leading figure in the nail industry, The Complete Nail Technician contains everything you need to know about nails. It covers essential information about the chemistry of artificial nails, as well as comprehensive sections on the anatomy and physiology of the skin and nail unit; preparation of therapist, work area and client; applying and maintaining tips, overlays and sculptured nails; and basic and advanced nail art; as well as providing important health and safety advice. The new third edition has been completely brought up to date and includes inspiring 4-colour images and nail art designs, and easy to follow step-by-steps. It also includes new pedagogical features and increased coverage of business practice to ensure that students and nail technicians alike are better equipped with all-important commercial skills.The Complete Nail Technician is an essential reference manual for practising nail technicians, salon owners and instructors and a great step-by-step guide for beginners.

Offers tips for starting and operating a nail salon at home or in a full-service salon and includes a list of associations and state boards for additional business assistance.

This book is designed with specific goals in mind: Building a Strong Foundation: We start with the essentials - the anatomy of a nail, hygiene and safety in the nail salon, and the proper materials and tools. Developing Skills: Learn the fundamentals of nail extension, manicure, and techniques for both gel and acrylic nails. Unlocking Art and Creativity: Explore the exciting world of nail art and decoration techniques, allowing you to create beautiful and unique designs. Problem Solving and Professional Skills: Learn how to deal with common problems and develop skills to effectively handle clients. Future-Oriented Thinking: Discover how to further develop your skills, get certified, and potentially run your own successful nail salon.

***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Nail Technician Exam Secrets helps you ace the Nail Technician Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Nail Technician Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Nail Technician Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Nail Technician Test Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive review of the Nail Technician Test including: Antiseptics, Nail Disorders, Paronychia, Psoriasis, Client Protection, Phenolics, Chemical Concepts, Material Safety Data Sheet, Eponychial Disorders, Lymphatic System, Fungi, Types of Joints, Universal Sanitation, Onychophosis, Cell Growth, Sensory Nerves, Booth Rental, Calluses, Dermis, Fingernail Coatings, Furrows, Ultraviolet Light, Nail Tips, Secondary Colors, Nail Wraps, Gels & Nail Art, Manicuring & Pedicuring, Disinfection Procedures, Stratum Lucidum, Salon Management, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Formalin, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, OSHA, Agnails, Onychorrhexis, Types of Compensation, Client's Skin and Nails, Skeletal System, Cured Gel Application Procedures, Consultative Technique, Service List, Circulation, Nail care Treatment, and much more...