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Yes, they can, but over-curing is avoidable. It happens in two ways: 1) too much UV energy is used or 2) the nail coating is exposed to significant levels of UV energy after leaving the salon.  In other words, UV gel nail coatings can be over-cured in the short term and/or long term. Too Much UV Energy When […]

Let us think about hand hygiene and nail scrub brushes. Part of the Gov guidance for re-opening after lockdown, and also the Habia Code of Practice, recommends nail scrub brushes to be available at the hand wash basin with a recommendation that every client uses a clean one at the end of a hand washing […]

I’m told that in some areas there is a new ‘thing’: Airbrushing UV gel! Not only that, but some mix acetone into bottles of UV gel polish to create the right consistency to go through an airbrush! So, where to start with this!!?????? EVERYONE must know by now that UV gel is packed full of […]

Los profesionales de las uñas suelen tener cuidado de mantener la integridad y la salud de las uñas y la piel de sus clientes. Pero los accidentes ocurren y puedes cortar a un cliente. ¿Qué debe hacer en ese caso? Cualquier corte, abrasión o rotura en la piel puede crear riesgos de exposición a sangre o fluidos corporales visibles. Debe asumir que [...]

As all nail professionals are taught, it is important removing the gloss or shine, as some call it, from the surface of the natural nail plate. The gloss is from surface oil and the nail plate with no surface oil appears dull.  If the goal is to remove the “shine”, that’s just the surface oils. However, […]

As we have discussed before, there is a big issue with allergies in the nail industry right now. Surely everyone working in this sector is aware of this. Or are they not? Frankly, I am shocked at what I read on social media posts. Of course, not everyone understands the deeper scientific mechanisms that are […]

Creo que las limas eléctricas tienen un lugar en la industria de las uñas cuando se utilizan correctamente. Sin embargo, el hecho de que puedas comprar una lima eléctrica no significa que sepas utilizarla correctamente y con seguridad. Para hacerlo se requieren conocimientos, práctica y habilidad que no vienen con la compra de una [...]

I recently had a conversation with a nail professional who was complaining that her clients do not cooperate with her when it comes to home maintenance. She explains to them the importance of home maintenance, the use of high-quality nail oil, etc. She even gives each client written instructions and a complimentary bottle of nail […]

Los servicios de uñas más populares hoy en día utilizan recubrimientos opacos (por ejemplo, esmaltes de gel UV y constructores opacos). Esto significa que no se puede ver la lámina ungueal sin retirar el esmalte. Sin embargo, es imprescindible revisar la salud de las uñas. Si ha tenido alguna experiencia o ha seguido las historias de alergias de clientes, sabrá que un [...]