Erica's Nail Tools & Tips

Let’s be real, size matters👀 No but really, once I have done the bulk of the exfoliation with my Pedi Carbide Sphere, it’s time to switch …

Every nail tech knows the feeling🫣 What are you doing? Giving the lesson or saving the friendship? Tell me down below!

Stop wasting time… and start choosing the right carbide for your removal👀 If you need help finding the best tool for the job, we created t…

The old nail is detached. The new one’s already coming in underneath it. Do you touch it, or send her out? 🤔 When a nail’s been through t…

If you want to send your nail tech over the edge… wear a fuzzy sweater, and then touch it right before topcoat🫣

There are not enough foot care providers. Knowledge changes everything. Erica, nail technician and owner of Erica’s ATA and Dr. Sharkey,…

I could have lied about this 👀 I could have pretended like it NEVER happened and scrapped the footage- but what good would that have done?…

Why I wouldn’t use a sanding band for a full removal ⛔ Sanding bands take 20+ minutes. Carbides take less than 10 minutes. So, when do you…

I can’t be the only nail tech with grown out nails ... right?

Niche nail tech problems✨ I’ve since invested in a lid for my coffee☺️ #ericasata #nailtech #nailtechnician #nailtechlife #nailpro

How could this little speck be so painful? This little triangle has become covered in callus, and is pushing into sensitive skin. The so…

May this be the only stress in your life✨

Can a nail technician work on this, foot care edition👣 ✨@drsharkey_dpm is a board certified podiatrist that owns a podiatry practice and …

Is it a corn, or a wart? Let’s break it down⬇️ Corns are kind of like a callus. The pain comes from the pressure it puts deep in the skin f…

Nippers aren’t my forte. But let this be a reminder that you don’t have to nip perfectly and get every piece. I take off less intentionall…

You don’t need to be afraid of a gnarly callus. Both @drsharkey_dpm and I agree that this is a healthy foot, therefore a nail tech CAN safel…

“Wouldn’t it be easier to soak the nails and then use nippers?” 🤔 Here’s why I still dry manicure these types of cuticles: 👉 Wet cuticle…

POV: you finally booked the dry manicure and now you get it 👀 Dry Manicure = More control and a cleaner finish, every time. The audio doe…

This nail prep is easy peasy🎉 Made with 100% natural diamond, Erica’s Small Tapered Barrel preps like a dream. Pro tip- only prep the na…

I say this with love- your short stiletto nails are causing damage to the lateral nail fold. If you want slender almond or stilleto nails,…

The most complicated designs are the ones that look easy. Nail techs, how do you prefer to do French tips? ⬇️

When in doubt… TAP IT OUT✅ Lifting can be intimidating to reach with a carbide. Keep the service moving forward, switch to a diamond bi…

That hard, painful spot on your client’s toe isn’t just “thick skin.” @drsharkey_dpm breaks down what’s actually happening underneath it. 👣…

Don’t panic. Gel sometimes floods, and cures. This doesn’t mean the manicure is ruined. Grab your Erica’s Uh-Oh bit, and remove that flo…