Popular Pedicurist: Learn the Latest Toenail Trends in Beauty School

Being fun and funky is not just for fingernails. In the summer, a woman's feet become as much of a fashion statement as the rest of her body. Many women love to decorate their toenails in interesting ways. Your nail tech courses in cosmetology school discuss the latest trends in toenail care and decoration.

Learn about Acrylic Toenails in Beauty School

The problems associated with acrylic fingernails are rarely encountered with acrylic toenails. Acrylic toenails let you create intricate, artistic nail designs for your clients without most of the drawbacks related to acrylic fingernails including:

Nails feeling excessively rigid.
Nails prone to breakage from overuse.
Concern about ruining the look of the nail underneath. Acrylic toenails can be removed as cooler weather approaches, when the customer is more likely to be wearing closed-toe shoes.

Toenail Tips

Long toenails are never likely to have the same fashion status as long fingernails. However, toenail tips are a rising trend being discussed and taught at many nail design schools. They create a polished look for the feet and help even out slow growing toenails. They can be trickier to apply than fingernail tips, due to the thickness and curvature of toenails, so unique application methods are used.

Gel Toenails

Many customers wear open-toed shoes to work, and want an elegant appearance without being gaudy. Gel toenails are applied as easily as acrylic, and are more flexible and comfortable.

Toenail Airbrushing

Airbrushed designs are less likely to be scratched and chipped on toenails. When customers want to create a more conservative look, they can simply cover them up with shoes. Airbrush techniques are a popular subject in most beauty schools.

Toenail Jewels

Sarah Palin caused a stir not long ago with her toenail rhinestones, applied only to the nail on her big toe, on top of cherry red polish. Many women who want a dazzling effect are putting tiny gems and glitter on their toenails, and incorporating them into acrylic and gel nails.

Removing Toenail Enhancements

The same careful techniques used to remove acrylic nails and tips should be used to remove acrylic toenails and tips. Use a bonding dissolver, usually acetone based, to soak the nails until the enhancement comes off. The method of removal depends on the specific acrylic formulations used on the nail. These methods are discussed in detail in cosmetology school nail tech courses. Using the wrong method can cause severe damage to the nail underneath.

If your career aspirations include time as a pedicurist, learn all you can about the latest trends and procedures in toenail care and beautification. Ask your cosmetology school instructors about the best and most popular ways to give your clients beautiful feet.