Stop Guessing & Beyond Prep

 

 

The Complete Guide to Understanding Nail Lifting

Nail lifting is one of the biggest frustrations in our industry. One client has perfect retention, while another returns with lifting after only a few days. You change your prep routine, buy another primer, switch base coats, try different brands… yet the problem keeps coming back.

​

The truth is, lifting is rarely caused by just one thing.

​

That's exactly why I wrote these books.

​

After years of working with clients, teaching nail technicians and analysing thousands of sets, I realised there wasn't a single resource that explained how to diagnose lifting first and then fix it. Most education focuses on preparation alone, when in reality, lifting can be influenced by product choice, nail anatomy, structure, application, client habits and much more.

​

These books are designed to help you stop guessing and start making informed decisions with confidence.

​

Book One – Stop Guessing

Learn to Read Lifting

​

Before you can solve lifting, you need to understand what it's telling you.

​

This book teaches you how to identify the different types of lifting, recognise the patterns they create and understand what each type usually points towards.

Inside you'll learn about:

​

- Different types of lifting and how to recognise them

- What the location of lifting can tell you

- The difference between lifting and a complete pop-off

- How timing changes the diagnosis

- The most common myths surrounding nail retention

- How to stop treating every lifting issue the same way

​

By the end of this book, you'll be able to look at a lifted nail and know where to start instead of relying on trial and error.

Yours Free!

Stop Guessing is my gift to the nail community.

Simply subscribe to my newsletter and you'll receive the complete digital ebook free of charge.

The ebook will be emailed to all subscribers on 20 August.

​

​

Book Two – Beyond Prep

The Missing Pieces of Nail Retention

​

Once you've identified the likely cause, it's time to fix it!

​

Beyond Prep explores the factors that actually influence retention and explains how each one affects the performance of your enhancements.

​

Topics include:

- Choosing the right products for different natural nails

- Base coat selection

- Primer selection

- Structure and support

- Product application

- Natural nail characteristics

- Client lifestyle and habits

- Environmental factors

- Curing considerations

- Common mistakes that lead to lifting

​

Rather than offering quick fixes, this book helps you understand why something works, allowing you to adapt your approach to each individual client.

​

​

Pre-order Beyond Prep

Pre-order today for just £75 and save £24
Available 5th August until midnight on 19th August.

​

Launch Day - 24 August

Beyond Prep will return at its regular price of £99

​

📚 Hard Copy of Beyond Prep
Orders will begin shipping from 20 August.

                                Hard copies are currently available within UK only.

💻Digital Copy of Stop Guessing will be delivered.

​

💻 Digital Copy of Beyond Prep
Your ebook will be delivered to your inbox on 21 August.

​

⏳ 24th August - Official Launch Beyond Prep
The price increases to £99.

​​

 

Why These Books Are Different

These aren't books full of rules to memorise.

​

They're designed to teach you how to think.

​

Instead of giving you another checklist to follow, they help you understand the science and logic behind nail retention so you can confidently troubleshoot problems on your own.

Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience, you'll build the confidence to assess lifting, make informed changes and stop wasting money on products that were never the real solution.

​

Who Are These Books For?

​

These books are ideal if you:

- Constantly blame your prep when clients experience lifting.

- Keep changing primers or base coats hoping something will work.

- Feel confused by conflicting advice online.

- Want to understand why nails lift instead of memorising techniques.

- Are ready to build long-lasting retention through knowledge, not guesswork.

​

Stop Guessing Less. Understand More.

​

Every lifted nail tells a story.

​

Once you know how to read it, you'll stop chasing products, stop relying on trial and error, and start solving the real problem with confidence.

​

Because better retention doesn't come from guessing.

​

It comes from understanding.