SHi® Precision Prep Caddy
Organize Tips. Protect Brushes. Work Faster.
Designed for the Way Nail Techs Actually Work
A compact workstation organizer that keeps your tips, brushes, and prep tools exactly where you need them.
SHi® Starter Workflow Kit
The perfect starter setup — both caddies plus a professional PolyGel brush to complete your workflow.
- ✔ Horizontal Caddy
- ✔ Vertical Caddy
- ✔ PolyGel Bling Brush
- ✔ Complete Your Workflow Kit
Messy prep slows everything down.
Tips sliding across the table. Brushes rolling and touching dust. Tools scattered everywhere during prep. Small problems can slow down every service.
The Solution
The SHi® Precision Prep Caddy helps nail techs keep tips organized, brushes protected, and prep tools in place.
- ✔ Organizes soft gel tips and dual forms
- ✔ Keeps gel brushes from touching the table
- ✔ Prevents tools from rolling or falling
- ✔ Supports a cleaner, faster workflow
Built for professional prep.
Precision Slots
Organize nail tips, dual forms, or small prep tools during service.
Brush Rest Grooves
Built-in grooves help keep gel brushes from rolling or touching the table.
Gold Logo Detail
A clean signature detail that makes the caddy feel polished and professional.
Matte Surface
A clean professional finish designed for a modern workstation look.
Anti-Slip Texture
Textured base helps keep the tray stable while you work.
Portable Design
Compact enough for any nail station, class setup, or mobile kit.
Prep. Rest. Apply.
Every detail of the Precision Prep Caddy supports the way nail techs actually work. Prep your tips or dual forms, rest your brush safely, and keep everything organized during the service.
- ✔ No more searching
- ✔ No more clutter
- ✔ No more brushes touching the table
- ✔ Just a cleaner workflow
Two configurations available.
Precision Prep Caddy Horizontal
Longer workstation layout with 11 precision slots for tips and prep tools.
Precision Prep Caddy Vertical
Compact 10-slot design for smaller desks, mobile techs, and clean workstation setups.
SHi® Starter Workflow Kit
The perfect starter setup — both caddies plus a professional PolyGel brush to complete your workflow.
- ✔ Horizontal Caddy
- ✔ Vertical Caddy
- ✔ PolyGel Bling Brush
- ✔ Complete Your Workflow Kit
| Feature | Horizontal Caddy | Vertical Caddy |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Full workstation setup | Compact station setup |
| Slot Count | 11 precision slots | 10 precision slots |
| Use With | Soft gel tips, dual forms, brushes, prep tools | Soft gel tips, dual forms, brushes, prep tools |
| Design Detail | Gold logo detail, engraved rear branding | Gold logo detail, engraved rear branding |
| Recommended For | Desk setups, product photos, full services | Smaller desks, travel kits, class setups |
Made for modern nail extension workflows.
The Precision Prep Caddy is compatible with most soft gel tip systems and gel nail extension workflows.
- ✔ Soft gel tips
- ✔ Dual forms
- ✔ Builder gel
- ✔ Gel polish tools
- ✔ Nail art tools
- ✔ Gel Brush
- ✔ Small prep tools
Upgrade Your Nail Prep Workflow Today
A small tool that makes every service smoother. Clean workstation. Better workflow. More confident services.
Shop Horizontal Caddy Shop Vertical CaddyCompatible with most soft gel tip systems. Gel-X® is a registered trademark of Aprés Nail. SHi® Professionals is not affiliated with or endorsed by Aprés Nail.
Q: What materials is the Precision Prep Caddy made of?
A: The caddy is crafted from premium, high-density, and lightweight materials designed for professional salon use. It features a chemical-resistant coating to protect it from everyday wear, accidental drips, and cosmetic dust.
Q: Can it hold both acrylic and gel brushes?
A: Yes! The brush rest slots are specifically engineered to horizontally support heavy Kolinsky acrylic brushes, delicate liner brushes, and sticky builder gel brushes. It keeps the bristles suspended off your desk surface to protect them from dust contamination.
Q: How do I clean and sanitize the caddy between clients?
A: Cleaning is incredibly simple. Wipe it down gently using a lint-free wipe dampened with isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher) or a salon-safe disinfectant wipe. Avoid fully submerging it in pure acetone to preserve the smooth finish.
Q: Does it fit all sizes of soft gel tips and dual forms?
A: Absolutely. The organization slots are widely compatible with all major nail extension brands. They are perfectly spaced so you can easily layout and pre-sort tip sizes 0 through 9 before your client sits in your chair.
Q: Will it slide around on a smooth glass or marble nail desk?
A: No. The Precision Prep Caddy is engineered with a sturdy, stable base to ensure it stays firmly in place while you are shaping builder gel or swapping e-file bits hands-free.
A. Does it fit all gel tip brands?
B. Yes, the Precision Prep Caddy is designed to be brand-agnostic for soft gel tips and dual forms.
Brand compatibility
• Universal slot spacing fits all major nail
extension brands, not just one system.
• Sizes 0–9 are accommodated, so you can
pre-sort tips regardless of brand labeling.
• Compatible with soft gel tip systems (note:
Gel-X® is a registered trademark of Aprés Nail, and SHI® Professionals isn't affiliated with them).
That means nail techs can stock tips from whichever brand he prefers without worrying about fit.
Mr. SHi Long Nguyen's system is about shifting from "total work time" to "money-making time" by prepping everything before the client arrives, so the 10-hour shift focuses on billable service instead of organization.
How Mr. SHi Long Nguyen's prep-first approach works
* Observe client preferences ahead of time — Long notes each client's preferred colors, nail shapes, and lifestyle before the appointment.
* Pre-assemble materials — He loads gels, tips, and rhinestones into the Precision Prep Caddy in advance, so he isn't scrambling mid-service.
* Maximize billable minutes — With tools ready and setup complete, Long spends the appointment on the service itself, cutting wasted time and boosting income by about 30% compared to peers.
Q. How Mr. SHi Long Nguyen's coin sizing method works
A. Mr. SHi Long Nguyen's "coin sizing method" lets nail techs determine a client's press-on nail sizes remotely by using a standard U.S. penny as a reference scale. The client takes a top-down photo of their hand next to the penny, and the technician digitally resizes the coin on their phone until it matches real-world dimensions, making the finger appear life-size on screen so the correct nail tip can be selected without an in-person fitting.
Steps and why it works
The client places a penny (or quarter/dime) flat beside their hand on a table, keeps fingers relaxed and visible, and snaps a straight-overhead photo with good lighting. The nail technician then uses the known diameter of the U.S. penny to calibrate the image on their device, allowing accurate measurement of the nail bed and cuticle width for each finger. Because a U.S. penny is uniform nationwide, it serves as a consistent, low-tech sizing standard—no special kit or shipping required. Technicians typically ask for both hands and separate thumb shots to account for size differences.
The Precision Prep Caddy is a compact organizer designed to hold everything Long pre-loads before a client sits down, so he can focus on service instead of setup.
Q. How much time does prep save?
A. Setup time into billable service time—so most of the 10-hour shift becomes "money-making time."
Time-saving impact
* Pre-sorted material mean Long isn't pausing mid-service to hunt for tips, gels, or rhinestones.
* Client-specific setup happens before the appointment, so the chair time is focused on application and design.
* Result: Long reports about a 30% income boost compared to peers with similar skill, which translates to significantly more revenue in the same 10-hour window rather than extra hours worked.
In practice, that's the difference between stopping to organize during a set and keeping the hands on the client the whole time.
Q. How does the coin sizing method work?
A. Key steps and tips
* Flat surface & lighting: Place the hand flat on a table with bright, even lighting; avoid tilted angles or beds that distort perspective.
* Separate photos: Take one photo of the four fingers (index-pinky) next to the coin, and a separate photo for the thumb. Repeat for both left and right hands—four photos total.
* Tech's scaling process: The nail artist zooms the coin in the photo until it matches the actual coin size, which makes the client's finger scale accurately for choosing press-on sizes.
* Why it works: A U.S. penny or quarter has a consistent diameter nationwide, so it acts as a reliable reference for sizing.
Q. What's inside the Precision Prep Caddy?
• Soft gel tips & dual forms — pre-sorted in slots (sizes 0-9) so techs can grab the right tip instantly.
• Builder gel & gel polish tools — compartments for builder gel, gel polish brushes, and small prep tools, with brush rests that keep bristles off the desk.
• Nail-art essentials — dedicated spots for rhinestones, charms, and detail tools, plus a bling-brush holder to keep them clean and accessible.
• Organization features — chemical-resistant, lightweight base that stays stable on a glass or marble desk, and slots that prevent tips and brushes from rolling or sliding.
In short, it's a rhinestone-encrusted tray that keeps gel tips, forms, gels, brushes, and rhinestones neatly staged so nail techs can work faster and waste fewer minutes.
