What is the best monomer for acrylic nails

 What is the best monomer for acrylic nails

The monomer for acrylic nails is essential to carry out our acrylic nail application works.
For this reason it is important that you know what your material for acrylic nails is made of and take the necessary measures for the health of your clients and safety in your business.

Let's take a closer look at this information and the materials with which we work every day.

- What is the best monomer for acrylic nails and nail art accessories

Monomer for Acrylic Nails
To start with the process of applying acrylic nails, we must first learn what each material we use is made of and its functions.
This point is very important since the professional service you provide to your business, and the health of your clients, depends on this.


So we will start with the key point of all this, and they are two materials with which we are going to work in the application of acrylic nails without exception.

Monomer and Polymer
Essential for the realization of porcelain nails or better known as acrylic nails.
Monomer is a liquid chemical, vital to be used in the process of creating what we know as acrylic.
Here we are going to stop a bit to know the 2 types of monomers that exist in the market:

• Monomers composed of MMA Methyl Methacrylate.
• Monomers composed of EMA Ethyl Methacrylate.

Now we will see that not all monomers are the most suitable and safe for applying acrylic nails.
Since the monomer composed of MMA is used for the creation of dental prostheses and porcelains, it is used by dentists in the medical area.

Therefore, it makes them more aggressive when working with them on our natural nails.

We can recognize them by their presentation.

They are sold by the liter, some are not labeled and the ingredients cannot be seen.
You also recognize them for their low cost in the market, another method of recognizing a monomer that contains MMA is by its too strong aroma, even causing dizziness and vomiting, it is advisable to check the color, although as a general rule it is purple, this type of monomer can become a much darker shade.


In case of having a label, we must read the compounds very well, when you look at the initials MMA you will immediately know that this type of monomer is not recommended for use in your work area.

We must take into account some harmful reactions when using this type of liquid.

• Skin allergies
• Burning at the time of application.
• Deformation of the natural nail.
• Difficult to remove.
• Loss of sensation in the fingertips.

Having clarified this point, we will see the importance of knowing perfectly the materials with which we work.

Now let's look at the type of acrylic nail monomer that you can use in your work area.

Monomer with EMA Ethyl Methacrylate ingredients, you find them in trusted distributors, which have been in the market for years, the presentation and packaging comes with a safety cap, it has visible ingredients which highlights this compound "EMA Ethyl Methacrylate", they are low odor or acceptable scent, color tends to be lighter.

Another way to recognize a good quality monomer is at the time of application, you can see that the acrylic is moldable, when removing the acrylic nails it does not become chewy or too rigid.

How to Start a Nail Business and Make Money Applying Nails

 How to Start a Nail Business and Make Money Applying Nails

To start a nail business and earn money applying acrylic nails, I invite you to read this article that I hope will be useful for all of you.

When we propose to earn money from home or create our own business, before worrying about money, we must first be clear about how we are going to start, what business plan we have in mind, and have well defined what we want to achieve.

These points help us to create the path to start your acrylic nail application business from scratch, so whether you have a capital, or you don't have a penny, the important thing is that you have it well projected.

- How to Start a Nail Business and Make Money Applying Nails and Nail Art Accessories

We are going to break down each step in detail.

• How to start a nail business
• Let's focus on how to start.
• Well, at this point you should look around and surely you already have some acrylic nail material in your house.
• What do you have?
• Write down what material you have and what material you lack, start with the essentials, from monomers, acrylics, a good brush to apply nails, uv / led lamp, gel polishes, top finish, files for acrylic nails, gauze, sanitizer etc. .
• You don't need to have a lot of everything to start .

If you came here out of curiosity, to see if a nail business is profitable.
Then I recommend that you take an acrylic nail application course, and acquire your basic material to put nails.

While taking a nail course, you can lean on videos on the topic of applying acrylic nails.
In my channel Nail Art you can find information that I hope will help you.
I invite you to subscribe and look at me there.

As you can see, to start your business, you don't need to have all the materials for a nail salon.
Start with the basics and later you can add more and more.

Business plan for nail salon
Now let's start with a nail salon business plan.
When you ask me if it is profitable to start a nail business? I answer that yes. As long as it is something that you are passionate about, that you already have a training and a start plan.

If you already have your material to start, and a training that you have through having taken courses in the application of acrylic nails.
The next step is to know where you want to start your nail business, at home or in a local?
When you start with your first applications, you can practice with your family and friends.
However, you must start making money, to restock your material.
In this case I recommend you start at home, to acquire more practice, this will help you to know the prices they have in the market, at the same time that you begin to generate your own clientele.

You can allocate a place in your home where your acrylic nails business is, and have the privacy to dedicate the necessary time to your clients, without interruptions, as if you were going to work at a local.
If you can, it's just a matter of discipline.



Take a look around places that sell furniture for nail businesses since you will need a table for nail application.
The good news is that you can do it yourself by taking some ideas on Pinterest and putting your own style on it.
Or redecorating some furniture that you have in your house!

As you can see, there are different alternatives that will help you solve your doubts about "how to start a nail business at home".




If your capital allows you to rent a place, we will see different factors.

When we talk about paying the rent of a premises, we must take 2 things into account.
The location and how much you want to earn.

The location of your nail shop, let's say it is the spearhead of your business, you need to take some time to research the key points of your city.
This in order to analyze if it is convenient for you to rent that place, taking into account the following.

• How much flow of people travel daily in that area.
• For a beauty business, you want the flow of people to be mostly women.
• If it is in a square (which I recommend) how much security does it have?
• Have parking.
• Check if neighboring stores already have this service or derivatives, do not worry about the competition, just find out that they have the same business target.
• Check that the square is aimed at a family environment, such as a shopping center or a super market.
• It is not advisable to put your premises in a square where it is mostly focused on the male gender (hardware stores, strippers, mechanical workshops, carpentry.)
• How much do you want to earn? It depends on that to find the type of client you are looking for and that they pay for your services, you can start with an amount in mind.
• Surely you know clients who have paid 500 to 700 pesos for their nail application in a Spa.
• And clients who can pay a maximum of 250 to 400 pesos when working from home, or beauty parlors in your area.
• and from this point it depends that a nail business generates different types of income.
• The payment of the rent of your premises, as well as the services and administrative expenses.
• These are just some points that I want you to keep in mind .

Just as important is to review the type of style for a nail business (vintage, retro, modern, etc)
In addition to creating harmony between the decoration and the furniture, you also print your personal stamp.



Promote your nail business on social media
Promote your nail business on social networks, it is essential, accounts with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or through Google Adsense, never stop promoting your services through these means.
I recommend paid advertising, since it is aimed at a target audience, where you choose the age and gender range, I have it verified and it actually works.
Speaking of social networks, start by creating a page on Facebook and let them know more about your business.

In both cases, whether you work from home or decide to rent a place, you should look for an accountant to help you with the tax issue, remember to have all your stationery in order, to avoid some type of sanction or fine in the future.
It may sound a bit tedious when talking about taxes and all these things, but it is well worth the time.

I want to conclude this article with the following; The most important thing is to take action on your business goal and do it now, with the resources you have.
Don't wait for everything to be perfect to do it.
Start making money, doing what you like the most and it will not feel like a job (or maybe it does, but you are working for your business)

Structure of the natural nail and anatomy of the nail

 Structure of the natural nail and anatomy of the nail

Knowing the structure of the natural nail and the anatomy of the nail is very important for us.
Only in this way can we recognize how we are going to work with each of our clients.

I recommend that when taking a beginner acrylic nail course, you ask if there is a class that provides this information.

In this article we will see what the physiology of the nail and its functions are composed of.

When we study the anatomy of the nail, we are going to find different issues in this regard.
And we will not only base ourselves on knowing the parts of the nails, we must also have a study on nail diseases, among others.

- Structure of the natural nail and anatomy of the nail and nail art accessories

We will focus on the aesthetic area.
However, it is a key point to know the fundamental characteristics that make up the nail, for technical purposes in our work area.

Later we will deal with nail diseases, as it well deserves a separate article.

Before any abnormality that is seen in the natural nails, our clients should be recommended to attend a medical consultation.


Structure of the Nail and its Parts
As you can see each part of the nail is very well defined in the image.
Now we are going to see the functions that each one of them fulfill.

Lateral nail fold: The nail is made up of a curved fold known as a lateral fold.
Its function is to protect the nails from any external damage, it can be noticed sliding after the cuticle area.
Also known as lateral nail grooves.

Lunula: Better known as a crescent, it is part of the nail matrix, being the most visible.
It is located in the thin area of ​​the nail making it more sensitive to the touch.
For this reason, greater care must be taken when filing, pushing the cuticle or any accident.

Perionychium or periungual edge: It is the continuation of the lateral fold of the nail, reaching the free edge and sealing the sides of the nail. Protecting it from any damage, infection or allergies.

Free edge of the nail: It is the independent part of the nail when a growth is reached, separating from the hyponychium.

Hyponychium: Located just below the edge of the nail, it is made up of epithelial tissue, which protects the nail from bacteria that attack the nail bed.
It is attached directly to the lateral and perionich folds.
Great care must be taken not to injure this area, to avoid future infections or allergies.

Nail bed / nail bed: It is located under the nail plate, formed by an adherent tissue called epithelium, acting as a support platform for the nail plate.

Nail plate / nail plate: Attached to the nail bed.
Its main function is to protect us against external damage, formed by epidermal tissue, made up of dermis and epidermis.
Spanning from the womb to the tips of the fingers, at the time of growth, what we know as the free edge is formed.

Cuticle: The cuticle is responsible for protecting the growth of the nail bed against all types of infections, forming a protective barrier, being the extension of skin that covers the fingers.
Being a part of the nail that protects against infection and external damage, cutting it is not recommended.

Eponychium: Very attached to the nail plate and cuticle, moving with the plate as it grows, forming a small layer of dead tissue around the cuticle.
It is the main protector of the nail root and nail matrix.

Proximal crease: Located just above the cuticle, following the lateral creases.
It works by sealing and protecting the structure of the nail bed, matrix, and each side of the nail plate.

Nail root and nail matrix: All birth of the nail begins from the matrix and the root.
It is hidden under the eponychium which makes it not visible.
Attached to the tip of the phalanx bone by fibrous tissue.

Any blow or wound close to this area can result in a malformation of the nail.
The matrix determines the width and thickness of the nail.

Phalanx: It is a bone located at the end of the fingers and toes, having a direct connection with the root of the nail and matrix.
It is the solid part of the structure of the nail, forming part of our bone system.
We must take care of possible fractures and strong blows that damage our fingers and as a consequence every part of our nail.

It is necessary to remember that each part of our nails fulfills a very important specific function.
From there we can distinguish the type of care that should be taken, depending on each case.

Knowing the structure of the natural nail is a base that will help you identify some parts of the acrylic nail.

Here on the blog, you can find an article that deals with "the structure of acrylic nails in detail."

To learn more about this and other topics, I invite you to subscribe to my Youtube channel Arte en Uñas, and to my different social networks.

How to Apply Gelish Step by Step on Natural Nails

 How to Apply Gelish Step by Step on Natural Nails

Welcome to this article, here I am going to explain how to apply gelish step by step.

It is worth mentioning that when we talk about gelish, we are talking about gel polishes, or semi-permanent polishes, since gelish is just a brand.

For example reasons, in this tutorial, I am going to address semi-permanent nail polishes as «gelish», being the way our clients usually request this service.

- How to Apply Gelish Step by Step on Natural Nails and Nail Art Accessories

Before starting, I am going to give you the list of the material to apply semi-permanent enamel.
This will help you to know what you need to buy, therefore it is essential that you have it written down.

Material to apply Gelish
As a general rule, you should already have your basic material for applying acrylic nails, such as sanitizer, files, cuticle pusher etc, etc.
Assuming you already have it, I'm going to focus on the materials needed to apply gelish.

• Protein bond or True Bond
• PH Balancer / PH Leveler.
• 100% pure acetone.
• Gel base or Base Coat.
• Gel enamels of colors of your preference, you can buy ranges of colors and it is cheaper.
• UV / LED lamp, I recommend that it be 30 to 48 watts of power.
• Finish Top Gel.
• Orange sticks.
• Cuticle oil.
• Nail decoration (optional)
• If you are applying gel polish for the first time, I suggest you practice it on your nails.
• With this you will realize as the days go by, how well you did your gelish application and how long it lasts.
• As well as recognizing failures and learning from them.

How to apply Gel Polish step by step
We are going to prepare our hands, just as we would for an acrylic nail application: spraying them with sanitizer or alcohol and disinfecting our cuticle pusher, and nail application files.

With your cuticle pusher, you remove excess dead cell on the sides and around each of your nails.
You must do it gently taking care not to damage.

Clean your nails with gauze and rubbing alcohol.

With the 180 grit file, you will do a light filing on each of the nails.
You must do it vertically or enveloping, this is in order to remove excess fat on the nail, and give it a little porosity.

With an acetone gauze clean each one of your nails.
Acetone in addition to dehydrating, helps remove impurities that may have remained.

On the nails, apply a layer of PH leveling and then a layer of True Bond.

Now you are going to apply a thin layer of Base Coat or Gel Base.
It should be a thin layer, to allow it to dry perfectly on the lamp and not make the gel application too thick.
If you touch skin, help yourself with an orange stick to remove the excesses, always before putting it to cure in the lamp.

You put a lamp to cure for 60 seconds.

Leaving the lamp and without cleaning, we are going to give the first layer of gel polish on our nails, with the color of your preference.

Again I remind you that the gel layers must be thin, so that they dry well in the lamp, and avoid bubbles from forming, or our gelish application from wrinkling.

After polishing the nails, they are cured under a lamp for 60 seconds.

You can repeat this step up to 3 times, depending on the intensity of the color you chose.
The most common thing when polishing your nails is that you touch skin, again you can lean on an orange stick and remove excess color, before putting it to cure in a lamp.

Once this process is finished, you apply your Finish Top Gel on each nail, and again you go to cure the lamp.

Leaving the lamp, you apply cuticle oil and you're done.

Acrylic Nail Swatches, Practice Fingers for Nails

 Acrylic Nail Swatches, Practice Fingers for Nails

The acrylic nail samples are perfect when you are learning how to make your nail applications.
In this article we are going to know this essential tool that you should not miss in your practices.

• You can find them in different styles according to your needs.
• If you want to learn nail designs, fan-shaped or individual nail swatches are your best option.
• Although there are also many variants of them on the market, this will depend on each specific use that you want to give them.
• Currently you find them in different prices, colors and styles.
• And if you have a little time, you can also do them yourself, using the tips for applying acrylic nails.

- Acrylic Nail Swatches, Practice Fingers for Nails and Nail Art Accessories

As you can see the possibilities of giving your clients a sample of your designs and works, they are very easy and fun.

If you are a beginner, it will help you to lean on nail samples, or nail practice fingers, with this you will have more security in practicing some nail designs before applying them to your clients, as well as helping you to know the result of each effect or pigment that is fashionable in each season.
In the same way they are of great help when you need to learn to have better control in handling acrylic beads.

Different Nail Samples for Different Uses

According to your needs is how you will acquire different nail samples.
Here I list a list of its different uses, so that you can adapt them to your nail salon.

• Gel polish color chart samples.
• Nail design samples.
• Samples of 3d designs.
• Swatches of effects / pigments.
• Glass placement sample.
• As you will have read at the beginning of the article, there are many ideas of nail mockups that you can create, adding your particular touch and to your liking.

Now let's look at other similar resources, which you can take advantage of, whether you are just starting out or already have experience in the area of ​​applying acrylic nails.

Nail Practice Fingers

When you buy a nail practice hand or buy practice fingers, the possibilities are endless, since you have the opportunity to practice your nail applications, with more confidence and as many times as necessary.
They are excellent for learning how to apply acrylic nails step by step, from nail preparation to how to glue tips and practice sculptural nails.

* Nail practice fingers are solid plastic and come with and without a nail.
* When they come with a nail, they help you practice applying acrylic nails with a tip.
* The practice fingers without a nail, are used to create the sculptural nail from scratch, here you must support yourself with sculptural forms.


Different Hands of Practice for Acrylic Nails
The practice hands for acrylic nails come in different styles, prices and designs.
You find rigid or manageable plastic, they are cheaper and are recommended when you start your courses and are acquiring your nail material.

On the other hand, we have more professional practice hands that come fully articulated, simulating the movement of the fingers and the hand, in addition to bringing your nail parts, they help you practice sculptural nails, acrylic nails with tip, and nail designs. nail.
The most popular on the market is Organic's Prohand Nail Practice Hand.
Although they also already sell their general brand derivatives.


And we come to a more sophisticated silicone practice hand, with the same characteristics as the Prohand hand, only to the latter we must add its impressive resemblance to a real hand.
You will be amazed.

The price is much higher than the previous ones, it is used when you need to take photos of your nail set and you do not have a model.
If you dedicate yourself to recording video tutorials for online courses, or if you have a YouTube channel.
I would tell you that it is not so necessary to acquire it, unless you want to indulge yourself and your finances allow it.


As you can see, there are different practice hands so you can make your first applications, apart from the hands of your friends and family.
As well as nail samples and practice fingers are your best allies to show your work and designs.

Home Nail Service 10 Points to Consider

 Home Nail Service 10 Points to Consider

Offering a nail service at home is an excellent option that will help you earn money applying acrylic nails.
However, we have several points to consider in this matter.
Before offering this service, you must evaluate the benefits you get $$$, as well as the investment you must make.

- Home Nail Service 10 Points to Consider and Nail Art Accessories

From the outset, offering a service for hands and feet at home, as well as the application of gel and acrylic nails, can open the doors to more clients who want to look good, without leaving their home.

Besides being a good marketing strategy that helps you boost your services and products that you sell.
You can combine this by working from home, or implement it in your Nail Bar, Spa or Beauty Salon.

If you are inclined to offer this benefit to your clients, it is time to have a clear picture, to help you decide if the home manicure and pedicure service is adapted to your business and economy.

1. Calculate transportation costs.- Here comes the most essential, and it is the means of transportation you choose.
2. It can be your car, motorcycle, bicycle, take public transport, or when you have a service near your business and home it can be on foot.
3. Along with this, being very clear about the limits of our work area, you cannot cross the city from north to south all day.
4. Organize your Agenda.- Here the main factor is time, and it starts counting from the moment you move to your client's home.
5. The application time according to the service they have requested.
6. And finally the return, therefore you must have an agenda, stick to it and confirm appointments before leaving.
7. Define the type of service and prices.- When you make an appointment, it is the ideal time to talk with your client, and learn about the service requested.
8. Ask if you are going to require a nail removal, or gel polish removal, based on this give a price, and add that any additional service generates an extra cost.
9. Add an additional fee for the cost of gasoline and / or tickets.- Along with the cost of the service, add a fee for transportation services.
10. Check your toiletry bag! .- Before leaving home or your place, it is worth checking that you are missing nothing, as this will avoid many headaches.

cosmetic case
In addition to the 10 previous points, I recommend you bring comfortable clothes and shoes, your cell phone, and if you sell some products related to the beauty area, do not hesitate to take them and place more sales.
And very importantly, that someone in your family knows the addresses where you are going to go that day.

Do you already provide this type of service?
I would like to know your experience in the comments.

7 Nail Designs for Halloween 2020

 7 Nail Designs for Halloween 2020

Now we will see some nail designs for Halloween 2020, which never go out of style and that I particularly loved.

And since we are starting the month of October, it is the right time to start looking for Halloween decoration ideas.
Along with this we are looking for nail designs that are easy to do and you can wear throughout this month.

- 7 Nail Designs for Halloween 2020 and nail art accessories

So I set out to find nail sets with Day of the Dead decoration.
Nail designs for Halloween that you can do yourself or your manicurist can do to your liking.

We started!

This nail decoration stands out for the color of the polishes, since they are vibrant shades in a matte finish.
Freehand drawing of the scarecrow is not difficult, and you can work it with gel polishes or acrylic paints.


If you love Mexican traditions as much as I do, this Day of the Dead nail design is the ideal one.
You can play with the color of the flowers, and also with the background of the base color.


A neutral nail design, which highlights the tip of the stiletto nails, another point to consider is the fading of the colors in acrylic, which go from black to wine red, using the Ombre or baby boomer technique.
The length of the nails allows this Halloween nail design to shine its best.


This horror nail design turns out to be quite creepy and yet it is still very beautiful, nail art can be perceived in this set, inspired by the IT movie that we all know.


When you are looking for a simple nail decoration that does not go unnoticed, you can choose a design with symbols where black and white are the ones that enhance your nails, as in this set.


Particular nail design, it has a very well done freehand work, the nail set seemed super original because of the Cartoon drawings and the colors that are used.
We will see that the elaborate nail art design make this nail app look beautiful.


On these dates we cannot miss the decorations with kittens.
You can make the black cat designs yourself or support yourself with water tattoos.
This nail design is simple, ideal to use in any season of the year and quite original.


I hope this article helps you, to make your own nail designs, and let your creativity fly.

The designs shown here were taken from Pinterest, I recommend that you download the app and look at hundreds of them.
See you soon.