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Mixing nail brands and products

Mixing Different Nail Brands or Products

Where’s the Evidence for Safe Mixing of Nail Coating Products? Lately a lot of nail techs are mixing different nail brands; using one brand of color and another brand of top UV gel. Many say “there is no proof that it’s dangerous” and the products are hardened.  So why can’t we blend them? Actually, it …

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Summertime - soft and beautiful feet

Stepping into Summer: The Ultimate Guide to Soft and Beautiful Feet

It’s Summertime! That means more pedicures and more dry feet…. Summer brings sunny days, beach vacations, and the desire for perfectly pampered feet. As the season of pedicures approaches, clients often seek ways to combat the common issue of dry and hardened soles. Curious minds wonder whether the sun plays a role in drying out …

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What oils are best to add moisture to nails...

What Oils are Best for Adding Moisture to Nails?

Also, are Different Oils Better for Hair or Skin? Moisturizers are misunderstood. Contrary to what some may believe, oils can’t add any moisture to nails, skin or hair, but they can prevent “dryness”, so this causes some confusion. The Role of Moisturizing and Water Concentration When moisturizing is added, that increases “water” concentration inside nails, …

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Nail plates snap off at free edge

Why do Nail Plates Snap off at the Free Edge Rather than Split?

Internal Structure of Nail Cells and the Arrangement of Keratin Fibrils There are many reinforcing bonds holding nails cells together. These form randomly in all directions, so it would be expected that the plate would be equally resistant to cracking in all directions. Clearly, that is not the case. The nail plate is highly prone …

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Breaking Nail Systems

Breaking Systems in the Nail Industry

The Extent of “Systems” in Nail Products Any company would like you to apply their nail polish to their enhancement products and to use their nail oil or hand lotion but these aren’t the systems I’m concerned about. I’m talking about matched pairs of products that are designed to be used together in order to …

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Understanding thickening nails in older women

Understanding Thickening of Nail Plates and Beds in Older Women

I have noticed that older ladies, say 60+, have a lot thicker nails that are sometimes challenging to cut even with professional equipment! Also, sometimes this is accompanied by a thickening of the nail bed underneath which attaches itself to the nail plate as it grows. I never cut the nail bed as this can …

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The Hidden Dangers of Improper UV Nail Curing and How to Avoid Them

The Hidden Dangers of Improper UV Nail Curing and how to Avoid them

There is no such thing as a Universal UV Nail lamp that properly cures any UV nail product; nor are there UV curing nail products that properly cure with any nail lamp. Those who are making these erroneous claims are contributing to the growing number of consumers and professionals developing skin irritation and persistent or …

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