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Sustainability is a key topic for every aspect of our daily life. Sustainability at the nail salon is certainly a topic that is being focussed on with modern qualifications.  In the nail sector, we have a problem!! All of our nail coating products, including nail polish, are, basically, plastic!!  Not great for the global sustainability movement! […]

In the US, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend weekly testing of autoclaves to ensure that they are properly sterilizing implements.  Other countries have similar rules or recommendations. Autoclave maintenance is relatively easy. The autoclave’s owner manual provides information about regular maintenance requirements, e.g. cleaning, replacing seals, etc. Contact the manufacturer for more information about […]

Siempre surgen preguntas sobre por qué algunas personas desarrollan una alergia a las uñas y otras no. Algunos incluso creen que, a menos que todos desarrollen una reacción, ¡un producto debe ser seguro! Este es un ejemplo perfecto de que cada persona es diferente. No todos los protocolos de tratamiento/servicio son adecuados para todos los clientes. ¡Por qué "una talla no sirve para todos"! [...]

One of the features that makes a big difference in how products react with the nail, but is not often discussed, is nail plate porosity. We know that the nail plate is made up of nail plate cells, linked together by desmosomes & anchor knots. These nail plate cells can be split into 3 groups: […]

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 gels”. However, this same name is used to describe two different types of nail coatings. In other words, there are two different nail services that are both considered to be […]

Varias personas me han planteado sus dudas sobre los esmaltes de uñas y su seguridad para los niños. Parecen pensar que pueden ser "demasiado químicos" y que los esmaltes de uñas a base de agua serían una mejor opción. En primer lugar, los esmaltes de uñas no se absorben a través de la lámina ungueal y no [...]

With the allergy situation escalating, not only in the UK but in many countries, many nail pros are super-stressing that they are the ones causing the allergy!!  Maybe your products did but…..maybe they didn’t! An individual can wear a nail product for several years and then, one day, their body rejects it!!! There is nothing […]

It seems to me there are 2 types of nail pros who provide UV Gel Polish services on a regular basis. I can see the benefits of both types but know which one I prefer! Note that both types are skilled and experienced. Type 1: Proud of a quick and efficient service This service is […]

If you think that ‘just doing nails’ is a career then think again! Science and nails go together! So many young people have heard the comment: “you’re not very academic, so why not be a hairdresser or beautician?”. That could not be further from the truth! Unfortunately, a lot of those entering the industry believe […]