Many are confused by “nail growth” claims. The facts are, some of these claims are real and some are illegal. Why? There is a really big difference between “making” something grow and “helping” something to grow. All nail professionals, should clearly understand the difference. For instance, if I put fertilizer on a plant, I “make” […]
For detailed information on the safe levels of ingredients in gel and builder gel products, you would want to refer to a few primary sources: Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Used to be MSDS but changed to a global recognition some years ago) Manufacturers of gel and builder gel products are required to provide SDS for their
¿Dónde puedo encontrar niveles seguros de ingredientes para el gel y el gel constructor? LEER MÁS
Discolored Nails Extra – What is Melanonychia and What Causes It? Melanonychia is brown or black discoloration of a nail. Melanonychia can present in individuals of all ages, including children, and affects both sexes equally. It can appear on fingernails and toenails. It is more prevalent in people with skin of color. What Causes Melanonychia?
Q: Does Tea Tree Oil, or melaleuca oil, absorb through the nail all the way down to the nail bed? Tea Tree Oil: Nail Absorption and Safe Usage Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, can be absorbed through the nail and penetrate down to the nail bed over time. However, it’s important to
El aceite del árbol del té, ¿se absorbe a través de la uña? LEER MÁS
What are Beau’s Lines and What Causes Them? Beau’s lines are a distinctive nail condition characterized by visible horizontal depressions or ridges that extend across the nail plate. These lines are named after Joseph Honoré Simon Beau, the French physician who first described them. Beau’s lines result from disruptions in the nail growth process, at
Question: I’ve noticed that some people are using opaque, full-coverage nails with gel products like base gel or builder in a bottle. I’ve informed them that the opaqueness of these nails might prevent proper curing of the gel, leaving uncured gel underneath. I believe this is correct, but I’m struggling to find concrete information to
¿Es peligroso curar el gel bajo las uñas opacas? LEER MÁS
Q. I want to be able to provide my clients with the most accurate information possible. I know our nail plates can absorb moisture via water and oil but do they absorb acetone and other chemicals through gel polish, acrylics or regular nail lacquers? Understanding the Nail Plate’s Resistance An unbroken nail plate is very
¿La lámina ungueal absorbe las sustancias químicas de los productos que utilizamos? LEER MÁS
Q: Does cuticle oil truly break down traditional nail glue used to apply press-on nails? I see many people recommending cuticle oil to enhance longevity of wear, but then also recommending to soak in cuticle oil to remove the nails There is no reason oil should break down nail adhesive (which is always a cyanoacrylate).
¿El aceite para cutículas descompone realmente el pegamento tradicional para uñas? LEER MÁS
Q: How flammable is gel polish and is this why some are classified as “hazardous substance” for shipping? I must travel with my nail products and some airlines are happy for you to check these products in luggage and others aren’t. It is true that airlines are becoming increasingly concerned with what they fly as
¿Es inflamable el esmalte en gel? LEER MÁS
Addressing a Client’s Apprehensions about Buffing Nail Ridges We have a difficult salon client that has ridges in her nail plates. She doesn’t allow me or any of the other nail techs to buff them because she says that the buffing will cause them to crack and bleed. I explained to her that light buffing
¿La clienta no deja que nadie le pula las crestas de las uñas? LEER MÁS
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