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FAQ'S
ON THE NAIL TRAINER NAIL TRAINING MANNEQUIN HAND
KITS
VIEWER'S
QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS:
HERE IS WHY THE NAIL TRAINER
HAND IS "THE BEST" TRAINING TOOL:
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Other Hands/Fingers |
Why our NAIL TRAINER hand is BEST: |
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| 1. Of
the many nail training kits you have on offer, which ones
are the most popular? |
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Without a doubt, this is
our MOST popular nails training kit.
To our knowledge, there is NO OTHER kit in the nail industry
that includes SIX HOURS of intense, step-by-step training
with their Nail Trainer hand.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Nail Trainer hand kit ULTRA COMBO (Includes THREE nail training
DVDs: a 2-hour Acrylic Tips DVD, a 2-hour Gel Nails DVD,
and 2-hour Maintenance DVD.) |
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The
Nail Trainer JUMBO kit was voted #1 among nail
STUDENTS 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 - No.
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OTHER
FEATURES/EXTRAS? |
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Not
possible. |
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SHAPES
AND SIZES OF NAILS: |
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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.
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You get 100 Nail
Trainer nails:
1--20 flat thumb nails
2--20 normal nails
3--20 maintenance nails
4--20 large nails
5--20 nail biter's nails
Need more Nail Trainer nails?
View OTHER
Nail Trainer SUPPLIES. |
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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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 - 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 - 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 - CANADA - 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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NAIL
TRAINER - YES!
Because the Nail Trainer hand was designed to
simulate a human hand, 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 |
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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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CAN
I REMOVE THE NAILS FROM THE HAND EASILY?
HOW DO I REMOVE PRODUCT OFF THE NAIL TRAINER NAILS? |
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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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 - Usually,
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 - 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 - 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 - 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:
CLICK: USA - OTHER
COUNTRIES
USA
Question 1) I understand that the state/province I reside in
requires certification, then licensing but can I purchase
one of your
nail training 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.
LICENSING:
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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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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 - YES,
but its use may be awkward, wasting valuable minutes during
the timed exam.
OTHER COUNTRIES:
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
OUTSIDE THE USA:
For many countries around the world where there is NO requirement
of certification or licensing, why pay THOUSANDS of dollars/pounds/euros
for training when you can learn to do professional nails simply
by watching, then repeat what you see on our training DVDs?
Our
Acrylic Nails, Gel Nails, and Fiberglass/Silk Wrap Nails
COMBO nail training kits give you over FOUR hours of
intense training-- in application of the initial set
of nails then maintenance, fills, repairs, and removal. Each
step-by-step DVD is created for the beginner, assuming
you know absolutely nothing about nail extensions. Each
is graphically enriched to insure 100% understanding of
each task and is hosted by Gina Wallace, International
Principal Educator and International Competition Judge
to guarantee outstanding results. And as an added bonus,
at the end of every DVD you'll enjoy a salon-speed demonstration! Three
progress cards are also included in each kit to document
your improvements. At the end of training, the student
possesses enough knowledge and practice to produce a full
set of nail extension, then maintain them.
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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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| 26. I
just received my "All-in-One Nail Trainer (COMBO) kit" and
have started to watch one of the DVDs. The lady refers
to reading a training manual after each step. I did
not receive a manual. Should I have gotten
one with my kit?
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For only $445.00, your All-in-One
kit includes all the items outlined on the
detail page of that product, nothing more. Keeping
in mind, your kit included TRAINING, not a separate manual
or any products. If
those were included (manuals, test papers, sanitation products,
gel, acrylic liquid/powder, fiberglass, accelerators, all brushes,
all files, etc.), you’d
have paid double the price FOR EACH ONE, making the total amount
a whopping $2,495.00 (4 x $499).
We provide SELF-ASSESSMENT training kits, not courses; that's
why we are careful to call them "kits", not "courses". Therefore,
you'll mail nothing to us or anyone else. You can, however,
utilize the fantastically-designed self-assessment cards in
each kit to eliminate application mistakes made while going
through the learning process. Your
DVD will explain this in detail.
Additionally, there is a sticker on the front of the DVDs
that clearly states:

With your purchase, you’ve got the ‘equipment’ needed
to create professional-quality nail extensions – DVD
training, and the ability for UNLIMITED practice with the Nail
Trainer hand. You’ll be happy to know, however,
that the manual referenced was taken directly and completely
from the DVD content. Thus,
you’re not missing out on anything at all.
Congratulations and good luck in everything you do. |
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