Storage Within The Salon
Nail products must be stored in a cool, dry place. They also need to be kept away from heat, direct sunlight and UV lights - if products are exposed to this, it can cause them to cure, change texture, or even discolour.
Sunlight through windows can also affect products, therefore it is best to keep them away. It’s important when positioning shelving, drawers and other storage solutions to ensure that they aren’t too close to the window. Storing in a drawer or cabinet is often the best solution.
All nail products are best stored at room temperature, or just below. Extreme temperatures should be avoided, as they can affect the consistency, and therefore the overall effectiveness of products.
Also, products should be kept away from fire, candles and extreme heat, as they are flammable items.
In the winter, acrylic can often become runny and take longer to set, as it’s too cold, whereas gel products often thicken and can become harder to apply. In summer, it has the opposite effect - acrylic will set too fast, and it can be harder to manipulate the acrylic into the desired shape and thickness before it sets, whereas gel will often become runny, and therefore you may require more coats.
Where possible, products should be stood upright, to prevent leaks and spillages.
Once opened, products should be used within a specific time frame (this is usually indicated on the product). Claw Culture gel polish bottles should be disposed of after 12 months.
Storage tips and ideas
Deep drawers, with drawer liners and drawer separators are perfect for keeping your drawers organised - this will also enable products to be stored upright.
I also have a metal lockable cabinet - this is perfect for keeping excess stock organised and safe, but also it is fire resistant, which is important, as most nail products are highly flammable.
If you are a mobile nail tech, it is important to have a good quality storage case (preferably on wheels to prevent you having to carry all of your products and equipment). Products should be stored upright, so a deep case is crucial, and this will prevent the spillage of products too.
Within the salon, I like to have a trolly at each station - this enables us to have all products that we need to hand, and keeps everything looking neat and tidy. The trollies are also on wheels, so can be moved as needed. I also have a trolley with multiple drawers, and it is perfect for storing nail art products and glitter!
Where to purchase products
The items listed above are available at most major online retailers.
For all nail products and equipment, head to the Claw Culture website - https://clawculture.com and use discount code REBECCA10 for 10% off your order!
Rebecca x