Recommended Products

This author realizes there are few products for nail technicians to purchase in the nail industry for skin care-based services, and for that reason, is stepping out of the norm and listing some that currently are working for NCA students and graduates successfully. This list will evolve as products are developed and/or are recommended by our graduates. Check it out occasionally for new additions that have been vetted for their benefits. The products are listed alphabetically.

BS Brace

A non-surgical treatment to correct nails with extreme curvatures or that are ingrown. A strip across the nail produces a gentle lifting, bringing the nail back into the side walls and to a normal curvature.

CND Shellac

A long-lasting gel polish once cured in the CND LED Lamp results in a 14+ day high-shine finish that dries instantly and is resistant to smudging. When it is time to remove, the polymers quickly release the coating from the nail in a tidy, efficient, and safe way.

Dazzle Dry

Long lasting. Quick drying. Nontoxic. No UV. Vegan nail care formulated in Chandler, Arizona. A great non-damaging, long-lasting coating for nails. A direct purchase product.

Footlogix

Restorative skin and foot care products. Sign up for their newsletter to learn about their monthly free education. Footlogix - ANT Class Certificate holders get 10% off all Footlogix products!

IBX Nail Treatment

A penetrating restorative two-part system for strengthening damaged nails developed by Famous Name, Las Vegas, NV. A direct purchase product.

WellNail

A soothing strengthening balm for damaged, weak nails to promote healing and growth toward becoming beautiful and healthy nails. This company is developing a full line of products for skin-care-based nail technicians.