From Enhancements to UV Gel Polish
Sometimes a client wants to switch from enhancements to UV gel polish manicures. But some nail professionals feel like their clients’ nails look weak and
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Comparing UV Gel Polishes
Many nail pros right now are comparing UV gel polishes. But how can you tell if it’s a good one or not? What should you look
Is Your UV Nail Lamp Working Efficiently?
The strong message about using a matched UV lamp to UV cured coatings is slowly getting out there. More do seem to be believing in
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
The Inhibition Layer
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
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
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
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
Heat Spikes
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
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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