UV Exposure at the Nail Salon
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…
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LED Nail Lamps: How long do they last?
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…
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UV Gel Polish Shrinkage
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…
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Heat Spikes During UV Gel Nail Coatings
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…
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BIAB – do you know what it is?
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!…
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No Wipe Top Coats
In August 2021, the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published a new research, showing that we have a new problem in the nail industry.…
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