

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
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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
Every time we cure a UV gel nail coating, we are left with a sticky top layer or a top film. That is properly called
Some customers (and a few nail pros) are still concerned about UV exposure at the nail salon. Wearing SPF 15 sunscreen works, but it can
Most manufacturers say their LED bulbs are good for 30,000 hours. If true, a nail lamp that was on constantly for 40 hours a week
I have recently written about ‘BIAB’ so nail pros have some understanding of what it actually is. Now I’m explaining a bit about the rubber
I was discussing with a nail professional recently, and she mentioned that the UV gel polish she uses “pulls back” when cured.What some nail pros
An “exotherm” is a scientific term that means “to release heat”. This is what occurs when nail coating products get hot during application. It is
Cherry-picking is a very common issue in the nail industry. Nail professionals are mixing nail product brands and breaking systems every day. It is perceived
Some clever marketing has created a ‘buzz’ about a BIAB type of product that has not only got nail pros ‘buzzing’ but also their clients!
MMA stands for methyl methacrylate. The first thing to understand is that there is a very big difference between MMA “monomer” and MMA “polymer”. When