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UV/LED Nail Lamps: Understanding Client Sensitivities and Reactions
UV and LED curing lights have become indispensable tools for achieving long-lasting, glossy manicures. However, some nail technicians encounter clients who report adverse reactions during the curing process, raising concerns about potential allergies to these lights. This article aims to demystify the issue, clarifying the nature of these reactions and exploring how they are more…
Cyanoacrylate: Understanding Its Dual Role as Glue and Gel in Nail Products
Terminology can often become a point of confusion among professionals and clients alike. A common query we encounter pertains to the use of the term “gel” in relation to products containing cyanoacrylate. A compound traditionally recognized as a type of glue. This issue underscores a broader challenge in the industry: understanding the distinctions and overlaps…
The Truth About UV Gel Exposure and Nail Plate Penetration
In the world of nail care, questions about the safety and effects of products are a common theme among both professionals and clients. We frequently receive inquiries concerning various aspects of nail treatments, particularly those involving UV gels and potential allergic reactions. A recurring question that has sparked considerable debate and concern revolves around the…
Manicures Before Enhancements: Building a Solid Base
It is not a good idea to skip gaining a manicure qualification and go straight to UV gel polish or enhancements. That is like learning how to colour hair without understanding hair! Why Manicure Training is Essential A manicure qualification is not a 1-day course. There is a lot of anatomy and physiology to learn…
The Real Causes of Nail Plate Yellowing
Unveiling the Mystery of Nail Plate Yellowing We often receive questions about nail care issues that both perplex and frustrate professionals and clients alike. One recurring topic that sparks a lot of curiosity and concern revolves around nail plate yellowing. Many believe that this discoloration is primarily caused by the pigments in nail polish. However,…
Understanding Staple Nails and Solutions
Navigating Nail Transformations Nail health is a reflection of our overall well-being, but sometimes, even without apparent reason, our nails can undergo unexpected changes. Among these is the development of what some may notice as staple-like appearances, where nails, typically curved, begin to grow out squared. We explore the unique condition known as “staple nails,”…



