Examples of Nails That Scream for an Upskill Part 1

Let’s Talk About Nails That Almost Look Good

We’ve all seen sets that look fine at first glance…

But when you tilt the hand, look from the side, or take a photo - the flaws jump out.

These aren’t dramatic mistakes.

These are the tiny details holding techs back from truly professional results.

Details that clients can’t name… but they can definitely see.

And this is exactly where upskilling changes the game.

So let’s look at some real examples -

how small corrections in structure, shape, and product choice can completely transform a set.

Examples of Nails That Scream for an Upskill Part 1

Down-growing nail

fixed down-growing nail

fixed down-growing nail

Case Study 1: Down-Growing Nails Done Right

Before:

Down-growing nails can easily look heavy. Bumps in application make the direction look even more exaggerated.

Fix:

Controlled product + balanced apex = visually lifted nails that look smoother and straighter.

Takeaway:

With the right structure, even down-growing nails can look beautifully balanced.

overfiled side wall

overfiled side wall - you can only see this when nail is grown

when the side wall grows like this, that mean that the natural nail was not filed enough

Case Study 2: Sidewalls Need Discipline

Before:

Uneven sidewalls — over-filed in places, untouched in others — distort the shape from every angle.

Fix:

Consistent filing direction + structure mapping gives symmetry and a clean silhouette.

Takeaway:

Good shape isn’t about guessing - it’s technique and precision.

lumpy application, not great structure as the middle finger is cracking, not supporting the enhaceme

fixed nail with correct structure

final look of nail transformation

Case Study 3: Product Choice Matters

Before:

Soft product + length + weak structure = cracks, bulk, and instability.

Fix:

Choose the right product, build the right stress area, refine the shape, finish clean.

Takeaway:

Strong nails start with smart product decisions.

Everything you just saw?

Totally fixable.

These aren’t “you’re doing everything wrong” moments -

they’re small gaps in knowledge and control that make a huge difference in the final result.

If you’re looking at these examples and thinking,

“I want my work to look like the after photo every time…”

then it’s time to upskill with the right guidance.

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