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Soaking Off Nail Enhancements
A nail professional contacted me recently with a question regarding soaking off nail enhancements. Apparently, she has one client who believes that soaking off her enhancements with her foiled fingers in a plastic bag sitting in a bowl of warm water is less irritating for her skin than when the foil-covered enhancements are placed under…
Sustainability at the nail salon
Sustainability is a key topic for every aspect of our daily life. Sustainability at the nail salon is certainly a topic that is being focussed on with modern qualifications. In the nail sector, we have a problem!! All of our nail coating products, including nail polish, are, basically, plastic!! Not great for the global sustainability movement!…
Autoclave maintenance
In the US, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend weekly testing of autoclaves to ensure that they are properly sterilizing implements. Other countries have similar rules or recommendations. Autoclave maintenance is relatively easy. The autoclave’s owner manual provides information about regular maintenance requirements, e.g. cleaning, replacing seals, etc. Contact the manufacturer for more information about…
Why do some people develop a nail allergy?
There are always questions about why some people develop a nail allergy and others don’t. Some even believe that, unless everyone develops a reaction, a product must be safe! This is a perfect example of how every individual is different. Not every treatment/service protocol is suitable for every client. Why “one size doesn’t fit all”! …
Nail Plate Porosity
One of the features that makes a big difference in how products react with the nail, but is not often discussed, is nail plate porosity.We know that the nail plate is made up of nail plate cells, linked together by desmosomes & anchor knots. These nail plate cells can be split into 3 groups: about…
Powder Gels and Dipping Systems
I get a lot of questions about products that look like a “gel” when applied but are then dipped into a powder. These are called “powder gels”. However, this same name is used to describe two different types of nail coatings. In other words, there are two different nail services that are both considered to be…
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