Diary of a nail tech follows Linda J Reyes through 40 years behind the nail table. Discover real stories, lessons, laughter, relationships, professional nail experiences and personal reflections from a career that began in 1986 and became a lifetime of artistry, connection amd growth.
After 40 years behind the nail table, I have watched this industry change in ways I never could have imagined when I started doing nails in 1986. And now Nails Done Right Nail Supply is becoming part of that evolution. There was a time when professional nail products were sold almost exclusively to licensed nail
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By Nails Done Right Okay… this is one of those moments where I stop and think— Wow. This is really happening. Nail printers. Automated nail art. Technology that can put intricate designs directly onto your nails in minutes. And after 40 years behind the nail table, I can’t help wondering: What does all of this
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Halloween nails might be some of the most fun nails I get to play with all year. There are no rules. You can go dark and spooky, bright and neon, dripping with glitter or completely over the top. And somehow, it all works. After 40 years behind the nail table, I still love seeing what
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Beautiful Gel Nails Start With Good Care After 40 years behind the nail table, I still love the moment a finished set catches the light. A glossy color, a little reflective sparkle, a shape that feels just right for the person wearing it—that is the fun part. Good gel manicure care begins before the color
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Four HEMA-Free Gel Essentials Every Nail Tech Needs Beautiful, long-lasting gel nails begin with the right foundation. After 40 years behind the nail table, I’ve learned that dependable products, proper preparation, and a consistent application routine make all the difference. That’s why I believe every nail professional should have these four HEMA-free gel essentials in
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I’ve done nails since 1986. Here’s why I’ve transformed Nails Done Right into a home for the gel colors and professional nail products I love.
What I Would Tell My 22-Year-Old Self Forty years. Forty years of sitting across from women, holding their hands, listening to their stories, watching trends come and go, and building a life one set of nails at a time. If I could sit down with my 22-year-old self—the girl just starting out in the nail
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