The Planet Nails Blog

Rubber Base 101

What rubber bases are, how they work, and how to choose the right one for every client in your chair. The basics What is a rubber base? A rubber base is a flexible, adhesive base layer applied directly to the nail plate before

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27 May 2026

Why You Should Shorten Length AFTER Product Application

Pro Tech Tip The 1mm Trick: Why You Should Shorten Length AFTER Product Application A small change to the order of your service that improves wear, strengthens the free edge, gives you a beautifully crisp edge on your enhancements, and reduces l

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6 May 2026

Dual Cure Lamps Explained

Education Lamp Technology Gel Chemistry Client Safety Dual Cure Lamps Explained — What Every Nail Tech and Student Needs to Know This article builds on our Proper Cure post — if you haven't read that one yet, start there first. Understandi

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18 March 2026