Whether you work in a salon or are mobile, hygiene and infection control should be high on your agenda of importance. Don’t Skimp on Hygiene Education: Lessons from Lockdown So many courses skip a lot of this education. I think this was very apparent during lockdown and re-opening guidelines were issued. Not much of it …
Cuticle oil or nail & skin oil is a moisturising product designed to improve the health and appearance of your nails and surrounding skin. It is typically made from a blend of natural oils, such as jojoba, almond, and avocado oil, as well as vitamins and other nourishing ingredients. Here are some of the main …
As regulated qualifications are becoming more important many are worried that they will have to go back to college or spend more on education. This is not necessarily the case. No education or experience is lost!! The National Occupational Standards (NOS) exist for a reason The NOS are the minimum amount of practical skills and …
Too many reels and videos on social media show nail professionals giving a little tug when they use nail nippers. Do not do this!!! It can pull the skin and tear it and often cause it to bleed and leave it ragged. The correct way to use nippers is to place the blades around the …
Many seem to be a bit confused about splinter haemorrhages and what they are. So what are splinter haemorrhages? The nail bed has a rich blood supply in tiny capillaries as it is dermis. When capillaries suffer any trauma they rupture and leak a little blood (this is what a bruise is). The nail bed …
Social Media queries about medial nail dystrophy rising Up until about a year ago, I wasn’t even aware of this condition and now I’m seeing about 1 a week on social media asking for advice. I wondered if it could be anything to do with vibrations from an e-file, as removing gel polish with an …
Someone else applied the nail system Many seem to struggle with removals of UV and L&P overlays or enhancements. Especially if they have been applied by someone else. There is really no reason to refuse to remove someones else’s work, not if you understand the science behind it. There is a good chance you could …
There are thousands of nail services teachers both for brands and colleges and thousands more wanting to be. But what makes a nail sector teacher? Well, in the nail sector, it is of extreme importance to be very skilled and knowledgeable in all things ‘nails’: the application/practical aspect (you need to make it look easy!) …
How many times have you received a message from a client complaining that their nails have changed colour or become stained?? Lots I expect! Why is this? The most common causes of nails changing colour are: dye from fabrics (new clothes that haven’t been washed often yet can easily stain the tips of nails that …
The short answer is absolutely!! Why? If you’re reading this you either are or want to be a professional nail technician. The key word here is ‘professional’! This means that you know and understand your role and charge consumers/clients for your skilled services. Your clients are human beings and you are providing a service on …
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