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FAQ'S
ON THE NAIL TRAINER NAIL TRAINING MANNEQUIN HAND KIT |
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Pictured: The
Nail Trainer BASIC kit contains 9 items - including a demo DVD
(in English, Spanish, German, and French). |
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With Nail Trainer, nail students and nail
techs can learn and/or improve their nail skills quickly.
Nail training is easy with Nail Trainer because you can practice
your nail techniques 24/7 without distraction and frustration.
This web page will show you how and provides detailed answers to
frequently asked questions. |
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NOTE:
We
do NOT offer "just the hand" because we know you
will not be able to successfully use the Nail Trainer hand
to its maximum potential unless you have the additional
items in its kit: |
a) The three chemical
products are specially formulated to prevent damage to the Nail
Trainer's plastic nails,
b) the brief demo DVD explains in detail how to
use this life-like hand to the maximum benefit, and
c) the two self-assessment cards are an intregral
part to the process of eliminating mistakes while learning quickly. |
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| VIEWER'S
QUESTIONS: |
| 1. Are there any instructions
included to show me how to use Nail Trainer to the maximum benefit? |
| 2. Do the fingers and arm articulate
(move) like a human hand? |
| 3. Do the fingers feel like human
fingers? |
| 4. Can I move the arm anywhere around on my
table top easily? |
| 5. Do the Nail Trainer nails adjust for varied
nail bed depths into the fingers? |
| 6. Can the Nail Trainer nails adjust for varied
amounts of free edge? |
| 7. Can I practice different shapes and sizes
of nails? |
| 8. Can I use my own brand of
nail products on the nails of the Nail Trainer? |
| 9. Can I practice maintenance, fills, and repairing
nails on the Nail Trainer's nails? |
| 10. Can I sculpt nail extensions directly on the
Nail Trainer's nails? |
| 11. Regarding removal of the nail overlay
product, can I pop another nail into the hand and practice again
right away? |
| 12. Is there any way to track my progess and improvements
from one set of nails to another, and over several weeks
of practice? |
| 13. Can I practice my nail art and airbrushing skills
on the Nail Trainer's nails? |
| 14. Can I use Nail Trainer to advertise
my nail extensions and nail art designs? |
15. For American states and Canadian provinces
with nail license/certification requirements:
View
all of the USA and CANADA nail license/certifictaion requirements
here.
I am a US resident. The STATE
BOARD ASSOCIATION in my state does
not allow human models during examinations. Can I use the
Nail Trainer hand during practical test taking? |
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| 16. I represent a nail school
in the United States.
Do you accept Purchase Orders from accredited academies/schools? |
| 17. I don't have a credit card. Can
I send a Money Order? |
| 18. How can I order more products and
accessories for the Nail Trainer hand--like more nails, more
nail tips, more glue, etc.? |
| 19. Does acrylic, gel, silk, fiber,
or any other nail extension tools or products come with any of
the Nail Trainer kits? |
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| ANSWERS: |
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| 1. Are
there any instructions included to show me how to use Nail
Trainer to the maximum benefit? |
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 view the FREE condensed,
online version here. (Adobe Reader Required)
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OTHER HANDS - No.
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| 2. Do
the fingers and arm articulate (move) like a human hand? |
NAIL TRAINER -YES! The
fingers and arm easily manipulate, pivot, and rotate like a human
hand.

OTHER HANDS - No |
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3. Do
the fingers feel like human fingers? |
NAIL TRAINER -YES! The
silicone fingertips are made of durable soft rubber.

OTHER HANDS - No,
not really. |
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4. Can I move the arm anywhere around on my
table top easily? |
NAIL TRAINER - YES! The
unique design of the flexible
arm and adjustable table clamp allows you to position it
anywhere on the table. The built-in clamp attaches and adjusts
to fit most standard table tops.
 
OTHER HANDS - Most
do NOT come with an arm or a desk clamp. |
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| 5. Do the Nail Trainer
nails adjust for varied nail bed depths into the fingers? |
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, 4=
deeply embedded position. The Nail Trainer's nails are easily
removed and replaced in about 3-5 seconds.

OTHER HANDS - Not
possible. |
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| 6. 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 - Not
possible. |
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| 7. Can I practice
different shapes and sizes of nails? |
NAIL TRAINER - YES! The
Nail Trainer 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.
(3 different varieties of nail refit packs are available from our
shopping cart.)
OTHER HANDS - Not
possible. |
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| 8. Can
I use my own brand of nail products on the nails of the Nail
Trainer? |
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.

OTHER HANDS - Usually,
but it depends on the type of hand you have. |
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| 9. Can I practice
maintenance, fills, and repairing nails on the Nail Trainer's
nails? |
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.)
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Click image for a larger view. |
OTHER HANDS - Not
possible. |
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| 10. 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 metal
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 - Sometimes,
but with most brands you must first apply an extention tip. |
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| 11. Regarding removal
of the nail overlay product, can I pop another nail into the
hand and practice again right away? |
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 so
no time is wasted in your practice routine. This also helps to
build your confidence level as well as improve your application
and filing speeds because you are able to practice more often.

OTHER HANDS - No,
the product must be manually filed off or soaked off first. |
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| 12. Is there any
way to track my progess and improvements from one set of nails
to another, and over several weeks of practice? |
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 - Not
possible. |
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| 13. Can I practice
my nail art and airbrushing skills on the Nail Trainer's nails? |
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,
there are Nail Trainer "nail
art nails" also available which are perfect for all nail
art purposes (in our shopping cart).

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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| 14. Can
I use Nail Trainer to advertise my nail extensions and nail
art designs? |
NAIL TRAINER -YES!
Please do! It's the quickest way to attract attention to YOU
because this usual 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 services. Keep the decorated nails
to showcase in your Designs
Display Card(s).

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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| 15. I
am a US resident. The STATE
BOARD ASSOCIATION in my state does not allow human models
during examinations. Can I use the Nail Trainer hand
during practical test taking? |
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.)
OTHER HANDS - YES,
but its use may be awkward, wasting valuable minutes during the
timed exam.
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| 16. 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 FAX it to us on 1-816-229-7333. Upon
receipt, we will contact your academy for verification, 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,
MasterCards, or through PAYPAL will
be processed and shipped within 48 hours. |
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| 17. I
don't have a credit card. Can I send a Money Order? |
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YES! We accept United States
Dollar (USD) Money Orders (available from any US bank or post
office).
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First, print then complete this ORDER
FORM.
Mail it along with your Money Order to:
Gina Wallace Enterprises, Inc.
P O Box 1595
Blue Springs, MO 64013 (USA)
(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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| For additional methods to order, please
refer to this page or CONTACT US. |
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| 18. 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.
Read
WHY we do NOT
offer "just
the hand". |
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| 19. Does
acrylic, gel, silk, fiber, or any other nail extension tools
or products come with any of the Nail Trainer kits? |
| No. Although
there are 9 items included in the BASIC Nail Trainer kit (pictured
and described above), and even more additional items included
in many
other Nail Trainer kits we offer, NONE of them contain the
kinds of products you are referring to.
There are several definitive reasons for this: |
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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. Alternatively, you can find them on
the net, 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).
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