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FAQ'S
ON THE NAIL TRAINER NAIL TRAINING MANNEQUIN HAND KITS
Detailed answers to frequently asked questions. |
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Compare
this Nail Trainer hand to these OTHER
hands and fingers viewed HERE. |
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1. Of
the many nail training kits you have on offer, which one is the
most popular? |
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Nail
students from across the globe have voted the Nail
Trainer JUMBO kit #1 because it includes
12 items; enough Nail Trainer nails and nail extentions tips
to complete 205 practice nails.
This kit contains enough supplies to give students a professional
foundation for learning their desired nail skill in:
Acrylics, Gels,
Silks, Fiberglass, or Maintenance/Fills.
--View the BASIC Nail
Trainer kit on offer BELOW.
It contains 9 items.-- |
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2. Do
you sell "just the hand and nails" only (without the
other stuff)? |
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Yes, but
we know students will become more successful quicker
if they use the Nail Trainer hand to its maximum potential
by using the additional kit items.
Here's why:
Reason #1 - The
three chemical products are specially formulated to prevent
damage to the Nail Trainer's plastic nails.
Reason #2 - The brief demo DVD explains
in detail how to use this life-like hand to the maximum
benefit, and
Reason #3 - The two self-assessment
cards are an intregral part to the process
of eliminating mistakes while learning quickly. |
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3. Does
acrylic powder and liquid, gel, silk, fiber, brushes, nail forms,
sanitizers, or any other nail extension tools or products come
with any of the Nail Trainer kits? |
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No, NONE
of them contain the kinds of products you are referring to.
A full list of "kit contents" is outlined here.
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There are several definitive reasons why
other products are not included:
1) We specialize in nails TRAINING only...
not nail extension supplies and products. (We do what we
do best and we will let other companies do what they do best.)
2) If we included specific brands of
nail extension products, you would not be able to choose
YOUR preferred brand.
3) You can easily obtain nail extension
supplies in your local area, thus eliminating us as the "middleman". Alternatively,
you can find them on the internet, from suppliers in
your country.
4) The cost of the kit would increase
substantially (not to mention the shipping costs would
also increase due to the added weight of the kit purchased).
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4. Are
there any instructions included in the Nail Trainer kits to show
me how to use Nail Trainer to the maximum benefit? |
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YES! A
full featured, 12 minute, graphically enriched demo
DVD accompanies every Nail Trainer kit. It explains
in great detail how to use the Nail Trainer training hand and
how to take advantage of its multiple uses. Demo
DVD is in English, Spanish, German, and French. |
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5. Do
the fingers and arm articulate (move and rotate) like a human
hand? |
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YES! The
fingers and arm easily manipulate, pivot, and rotate like a
human hand's fingers. |
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OTHER HANDS - No. |
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6. Do
the fingers feel like human fingers? |
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YES! The
silicone fingertips are made of durable soft rubber making
them pliable, not rigid. |
OTHER
HANDS - No, not really. |
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7. Can
I move the arm anywhere around on my table top easily? |
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YES! The
unique design of the flexible 20-inch arm
and adjustable table clamp allows you to position it anywhere
on your table.
And the wrist of the Nail Trainer hand rotates, too! This
feature makes it easy to practice your skills on the thumb
nail.
The built-in 2-inch deep clamp attaches
easily and adjusts to fit table tops. The gripper teeth
insure secure attachment. |
OTHER HANDS - Most
do NOT come with an arm or a desk clamp, making it very difficult
to control; (these inferior hands skip around on the desktop). |
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8. Do
the Nail Trainer nails adjust for varied nail bed depths into
the fingers? |
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YES!
The nail channel design allows 4 varied depths to which you
can position the nail into the finger.
1=high position;
2-
3=typical position,
4= deeply embedded position.
The Nail Trainer's
nails are easily removed and replaced in about 3-5 seconds
each. The simple procedure is demonstrated on the DVD included
in all kits.
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OTHER
HANDS - Not
possible. |
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9. Can
the Nail Trainer nails adjust for varied amounts of free edge? |
YES!
The Nail Trainer's nails can be easily positioned forward (for
a longer free edge) or backward (for a shorter free edge).
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Notice also that the Nail Trainer fingernails have CUTICLES! |
OTHER HANDS -Not
possible. |
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10. Can
I practice different shapes and sizes of nails? |
YES! Every
Nail Trainer nail extension kit includes 100
Nail Trainer nails that have been specially
designed to maximize your ability to do all kinds of nails in a
salon environment. You receive 20 each of 5 different shapes
and sizes--from a wide nail to a nail biter's nail--giving you
the maximum training potential. These nails are also designed with built-in cuticles so
you can practice "true to life" application.
OTHER HANDS - Not
possible. |
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11. Can
I use MY OWN BRAND of nail products on the nails of the Nail
Trainer? |
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YES! You
may use any brand of liquid/powder
acrylic, gels, wraps, etc., but it is recommended that
you use the acrylic primer and gel prep products included
in the Nail Trainer kit to prevent damage to the Nail Trainer
nails. Obviously, use only non-acetone to remove polish.
And yes, it is safe to put the Nail Trainer
hand into a UV gel lamp. |
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OTHER HANDS - Usually,
but it depends on the type of hand you have. |
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12. Can
I practice maintenance, fills, and repairing nails on the Nail
Trainer's nails? |
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Click image to enlarge. |
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OTHER HANDS - Not
possible. |
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13. Can
I sculpt nail extensions directly on the Nail Trainer's nails? |
YES!
Use the Nail Trainer nails as if they were a client's fingernails
and sculpt to your heart's content. Simply attach a reusable
teflon form to the finger and away you go!
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(Left) Visual placement of metal forms on a
Nail Trainer nail.
(Right) The end result. |
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Additional information - Sources to purchase reusable
teflon nail forms on the internet:
USA - Europe
Note: Paper nail forms may also
be used but make sure the brand you use has a super-sticky
backing. |
OTHER HANDS - Usually,
but manipulating the fingers are very awkward when using nail
forms. |
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14. Can
I use an e-file (nail drill) on the Nail Trainer's nails? |
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YES! Because the Nail
Trainer hand was designed to simulate
a human hand as much as possible, you can use your nail drill
on its nails.
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OTHER HANDS - Sometimes
yes, sometimes no (depends on the type hand/finger you use). |
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15. I
am enjoying my new Nail Trainer, it's incredible! But I
have trouble doing a set of nails at a speed which will be acceptable
to a salon employer. Can you PLEASE HELP ME!? |
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Absolutely, but remember: Only when you have mastered
nail application and filing techniques do we want you to
focus on speed. But if you're ready, here is our timeline
suggestion.
Keep in mind: You will DOUBLE the times shown below
for a two-handed human.
-SUGGESTED
TARGET TIMELINE -
Nail Trainer Hand: 4 fingers, 1 thumb = 5 nails total
Target time for completion:
40 minutes with polish
30 minutes without polish
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STEP |
TIME
ALLOTTED |
TASK
TOTAL |
TIME
REMAINING |
Start stopwatch |
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40 minutes |
Sanitation
Spray & Prep Work |
2 minutes
per finger |
10 minutes |
30 minutes |
Tip Application
and Shaping |
1 minute
per finger
(sizing & application) |
5 minutes |
25 minutes |
Overlay Application |
2 minutes
per finger |
10 minutes |
15 minutes |
File Down |
1 minute
per finger |
5 minutes |
10 minutes |
Dust Removal/Wash
and Polish |
30 seconds
per finger
(2 coats/polish) |
10 minutes |
0 minutes |
These
target times are doubled for salon speeds:
30 minutes x 2 (10 human fingers) = 1 hour, typical
salon service. |
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16. Regarding
removal of the nail overlay product, can I pop another nail
into the hand and practice again right away? |
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YES!
This is one of the BIGGEST advantages to having a
Nail Trainer. There's no messy removal or clean-up to worry
with -- no time is wasted in your
practice routine. This also helps to build your confidence
level as well as improve your application speed and filing
speed because you are able to practice more often.
Manual removal of any overlay product from
the Nail Trainer's nails is NOT recommended because you
will NOT be able to compare improvements from set to set
(which is one of the key benefits of the Nail
Trainer's self-assessment cards). |
OTHER HANDS - No,
the product must be manually filed off or soaked off first. |
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there any way to track my progess and improvements from one set
of nails to another, and over several weeks of practice? |
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YES! Two cleverly
designed self-assessment cards are included in every
Nail Trainer kit to allow you to visually track your improvements.
Your instructor can also use these cards to help you master
your skills faster. Remember, "Practice makes perfect!" |
OTHER HANDS - Not
possible. |
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18. Can
I practice my nail art and airbrushing skills on the Nail Trainer's
nails? |
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YES! Most
of the nails in the Nail Trainer kit are suitable for practicing
both free hand nail art as well as airbrushing or nail art.
However, we offer Nail Trainer "nail
ART nails" which are sleek, longer length, and
PERFECTLY SHAPED for all nail art design purposes. |
OTHER HANDS - No.
The nail surface of the nails are too short to accommodate
nail art (specially airbrushed nails), without manually building
a nail extension first. |
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19. Can
I use Nail Trainer to advertise my nail extensions and nail art
designs? |
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YES!
Please do! It's the quickest way to attract attention to YOU
because this unusual looking hand makes a great conversation
piece at your workstation. Also, because of its adjustable
arm, it can be positioned out of the way so it won't take
up any space on your desk top. Pop the nails out and replace
with new nail art designs often to invite add-on artwork services. |
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Alternatively, art decorated Nail
Trainer nail ART nails can also be showcased on the
Nail Trainer hand... |
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- or -
the Nail
Trainer nail ART nails can be displayed attractively
in our Designs
Display Card(s) which feature areas where you can
write in price quotes of each freehand or airbrushed design. |
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OTHER HANDS - YES,
but it would take up valuable room on your desk top and the
nail art designs could NOT be removed and exchanged for other
designs. |
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20. How
can I order more products and accessories for the Nail Trainer
hand-- like more nails, more nail tips, more glue, etc.? |
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ALL
Nail Trainer replacement supplies
can be purchased separately.
Most items include
discounts for multiple purchases. |
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21. I
have really enjoyed my Nail Trainer but after several months
of use, the fingers don't look new anymore. How can I make
my hand look new again? |
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Easily done. Simply order a new replacement fingertip
pack.
It includes 1 thumb and 4 fingers. (Refit
replacement nails are also available if you need more of
those too.)
Afterwards... to remove residual dust, wipe
the hand all over with a kitchen towel that has been sprayed
generously with a mild window cleaner.
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22. I'm
not enrolled in any nail school but thought getting your hand
and some nail products from my local beauty store would help
me decide if I should spend the money to go to beauty school to get
my nail license. What do you think? Oh!
And can anyone buy one of your Nail Trainer
kits? Remember,
I have no affiliation with a school or nail salon yet. |
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ABSOLUTELY YES TO BOTH QUESTIONS
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is an easy one to answer because what you are doing is SMART. Why
spend money AND TIME to "find out" if doing nails is a career
move (or path) you want to take? Go ahead and have
a dabble at creating nail extensions first, then you can
make the wise, INFORMED decision. |
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23. I
have two questions about
NAILS CERTIFICATION
& LICENSING:
Question 1) I understand that the state/province I reside in requires
certification, then licensing but can I purchase one of your
kits and get certification and licensing
through my State
Board Association?
Question 2) The STATE
BOARD ASSOCIATION in my state/province does not allow human
models during examinations. Can I use the Nail Trainer hand
during practical test taking?
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Answers to both questions:
Answer 1) The strict rules
and regulations set forth by each State Board in the USA require
ALL persons who provide nail services on the general public be
certified, then licensed. Certification in the USA can
only be provided by an accredited nail academy from your state.
Licesnses are provided only after you have completed, then passed
both written and practical examinations given by your State Board. These
exams are usually held the first Monday of every month. Most
nail academies make all the arrangements for their students to
take the exams.
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View all of the UNITED
STATES and CANADA nail
certification/license requirements and educational
data here.
 For requirements
in other countries, please contact
a nail school/academy or a leading nail products
supplier in your area for guidance and advice.
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Answer 2) YES! Most State Board examiners allow
Nail Trainers during exams so please feel free to impress your
judges! (But always check with your nail instructor first,
just to make sure.)
OTHER HANDS - YES,
but its use may be awkward, wasting valuable minutes during
the timed exam.
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24. I
represent a nail school in the United States. Do you accept Purchase
Orders from accredited academies/schools? |
YES! We accept Purchase Orders
with the proper academy documentation. Simply complete your official
Purchase Order,
then CONTACT
US for shipping quotes. Then (scan and) e-mail
or postal mail your Purchase Order.
Upon receipt, we will send you a Sales Invoice,
then ship the goods to you within 48 hours. Full
payment is expected within 30 days to the disclosed on the Sales
Invoice. --
Should you have any questions, please call our Customer
Service Hotline: 1-972-282-1980.
INTERNATIONAL NAIL SCHOOLS: Sorry,
Purchase Orders are NOT accepted from countries outside the USA
but we gladly accept orders with payment from Visa,
MasterCard, or through PAYPAL. |
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25. I
don't have a Mastercard, Visa, or PayPal account. Can I send
a Money Order? |
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YES, we accept United States
Dollar (USD) Money Orders (available from any bank).
PRINTABLE
MAIL-IN
ORDER FORM |
1- Print this ORDER
FORM.
2- Select the kit sytle of your choice (Basic or Jumbo).
3- Complete ALL the details on the form.
4- Mail it along with your Money Order to:
Gina Wallace Enterprises, Inc.
Attn: HandySuccess.com Dept.
P O Box 1595
Blue Springs, MO 64013-1595 (USA)
Make the Money Order payable to:
“Gina Wallace Enterprises, Inc.”
(Remember to keep a copy for your records!) |
Upon receipt, we will ship your order to you within 48 hours,
then provide you with a confirmation email and online tracking
information (if applicable). |
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