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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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VIEWER'S
QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS: |
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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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The
Nail Trainer JUMBO kit because it
includes enough Nail Trainer nails and nail extentions tips
to complete 205 practice nails.
And most people purchase 1 or 2 step-by-step
nail training DVDs also, to give them a professional foundation for learning
their desired nail skill. |
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| 2. Do
you sell "just the hand and nails" only (without the other
stuff)? |
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YES WE DO ...
but
please keep in mind that although we have 14 Nail Trainer
kits on offer, we recommend at least a Nail Trainer BASIC
kit...
(more info below)
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because
we know you will use the Nail Trainer hand to its maximum potential
if you have the additional items in its kit.
Here's why:
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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 on each
product page of every Nail Trainer kit on offer.
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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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NAIL TRAINER - 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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Also included in every Nail Trainer kit is
a 16 page User's
Manual to explain how and why the Nail Trainer's
design makes it the most effective.
English
only.
You may download
the FREE condensed,
online version here. (Adobe
Reader Required) |
OTHER HANDS (VIEW SAMPLES)
- No.
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| 5. Do
the fingers and arm articulate (move and rotate) like a human
hand? |
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NAIL TRAINER -YES! The
fingers and arm easily manipulate, pivot, and rotate like
a human hand's fingers. |
OTHER
HANDS (VIEW SAMPLES) - No |
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6. Do
the fingers feel like human fingers? |
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NAIL TRAINER -YES! The
silicone fingertips are made of durable soft rubber making
them pliable, not rigid. |
OTHER
HANDS (VIEW SAMPLES) - No,
not really. |
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7. Can
I move the arm anywhere around on my table top easily? |


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NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - Not
possible. |
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| 9. Can
the Nail Trainer nails adjust for varied amounts of free edge? |
NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - Not
possible. |
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| 10. Can
I practice different shapes and sizes of nails? |
NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - YES! Specially
designed Nail Trainer "maintenance nails" are included
to enable you to practice filing down the crown, shortening
the free edge, repairing chips and cracks, then filling in
the gap near the cuticle.
(Packs of maintenance
nails and maintenance
cards are available from our shopping cart.) |
Click image to enlarge. |
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OTHER
HANDS (VIEW SAMPLES) - Not
possible. |
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| 13. Can
I sculpt nail extensions directly on the Nail Trainer's nails? |
NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - 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). |
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OTHER
HANDS (VIEW SAMPLES) - No,
the product must be manually filed off or soaked off first. |
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| 17. Is
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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NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - YES! Most
of the nails in the Nail Trainer kit are suitable for practicing
both free hand nail art as well as airbrushing.
However,
we offer Nail Trainer "nail
art nails" which are sleek, longer length,
and PERFECTLY SHAPED for all nail
art design purposes. |
OTHER
HANDS (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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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NAIL TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - 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 HERE. 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
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
nail training COMBO 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.
With that said, there are THREE major benefits to purchasing
any of the Nail
Training COMBO nail training kits:
a) You have the opportunity to
find out if you enjoy doing nail extensions (or not) BEFORE
you invest hundreds (or thousands) of dollars into classroom
training at an accredited nail academy/school.
b) If you do decide to pursue
a career in nails, you will already have an excellent foundation
of knowledge in nail extensions application, thus, you'll be
at the TOP of your class (better than the other students in
your class).
c) Even after you've completed
training and are confident doing nails, you can continue
to use your Nail Trainer hand for trying out various brands
of products and for producing nail art designs (both freehand
and airbrushed nails), then market your nail art designs by
displaying them at your workstation on your Nail Trainer.
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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) NAIL
TRAINER - 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 (VIEW SAMPLES) - YES,
but its use may be awkward, wasting valuable minutes during the
timed exam.
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| 23. 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 based
on these discounted prices and shipping fees,
then CONTACT
US for shipping quotes.
Upon
receipt of your Purchase Order, we will send you a Sales Invoice,
then ship the goods to you within 48 hours. Full
payment is expected within 30 days. -- Should you have any questions,
please call our Customer Service Hotline: 1-816-229-0611.
INTERNATIONAL NAIL SCHOOLS: Sorry, Purchase
Orders are NOT accepted from countries outside the USA but online
orders with payment completed by Visa,
MasterCard, or through PAYPAL will
be processed and shipped within 48 hours. |
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| 24. 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 items from The
Nail Training Store.
3- Complete ALL the details on the form.
4-
Mail it along with your Money Order to:
Gina Wallace Enterprises, Inc.
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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| 25. I
am enjoying Gina
Wallace's Acrylic Nails Training DVD but
was wondering if you can tell me what
size sable brush she is using to do acrylic nails? |
The brush may look bigger than a size 12 but
it's not. Over time, the
storage habit of pressing / pulling it between kitchen towel
repeatedly causes it to mold the bristles flatter. That
'flatness' helps quicken application speed because it smoothes
the acrylic on the nail's surface.
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Smoother surface = less filing!
Gina uses a size 12 Kolinsky Custom Oval brush.
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