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Nail Bed Hyperkeratosis (or subungual hyperkeratosis) is the accumulation of scales under the nail plate, which is then detached and uplifted. The nail bed often appears thickened. It is usually a reaction to something. In the nail industry, it can be caused by a primer, a bonder, monomer liquid, liquids used in combination with an acrygel, heat spikes, or an undercured product.  The keratinization that is hyperkeratosis, is a defense…

I am writing this based on UK regulations and legislation, but I expect most countries have something similar. In today’s ‘new world’ of lockdowns, COVID positive, quarantines, and isolations, the ‘personal service’ industry is having a very hard time! Lack of clients maybe, last-minute cancellations, staff having to quarantine, and on and on! Now more…

Here at NailKnowledge, we’ve been doing a little research in the sector on the awareness of the existence of our Course.  Never mind the level of awareness here but we have been horrified over the majority of answers! They have been: “I’m fully qualified so don’t need any more education” WHAT?!?! Just spend 5 minutes…

As though we do not hear enough about viruses causing problems in our lives, now we get to deal with another one! Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) in our young children is more prevalent at this time of year.HFMD is caused by a virus from the Coxsackievirus family (typically the A16 variant, but it…

As nail professionals, we are surrounded by dozens of bottles, pots, and jars. And it all costs money, so we want to use every single last drop of our products. Therefore, it makes sense to many of us to decant the last bit of a product into a new bottle, and throw away the old one….

It is very obvious that far too many nail courses are not teaching about nail conditions! They may provide a ‘manual’ that lists some, but this knowledge is not checked nor tested. It is a case of ‘read this’. NOT good enough! Every day there are dozens of posts on social media of pictures of…