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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 the “inhibition layer”, and is formed because of oxygen. When oxygen is present, it blocks the ends of the growing polymer chains to prevent or “inhibit” these chains from becoming […]

Pedicures can be one of the most enjoyable services provided in a salon. The comfortable chair, the massage, the soaking in warm water… In order for pedicures to be safe too, though, nail professionals need to be very meticulous with cleaning and disinfecting their pedicure equipment. Bacteria or fungal infections can be introduced from soaking […]

Is it “nail resin”, “glue”, or is it maybe “adhesive”? This question illustrates a big problem in the beauty industry in general and demonstrates how confusing nail industry terminology can be. Why does this continue to happen? Largely because nail product marketers too often use incorrect terms to describe their products or services, which further […]

Summer is here, and it is THE season for pedicures! Most people think that the only reason to get a pedicure is to make their toenails look pretty with a nice color. And that is why we only see those clients during the summer… However, a pedicure service is so much more than that. Pedicures […]

Hace poco tuve una conversación con una profesional de las uñas que estaba preocupada por una de sus clientas. Al parecer, oyó en la televisión que todo está cubierto de bacterias, así que ahora se lava las manos veinte veces al día, lo que está teniendo un efecto horrible en su piel y sus uñas. Los medios de comunicación tienden a exagerar [...]

An unbelievable amount of posts and questions with pictures of clients who are exhibiting “surprise” onycholysis are popping up! Many explain it by saying that the client is ‘heavy-handed’, so let’s deal with this one first. Fingernails are there to protect the last bone of the fingers from any damage. They are also there to […]

As nail professionals, we strive to be the best we can be (or should at least). We want to provide our clients with a great experience, beautiful nails, and long-lasting results. We create beautiful spaces, take classes, and keep practicing but, somehow, many of us forget to stress one of the most critical factors of […]

The first comment I’d like to make is that I am not against e-files for prep. But only in the trained and experienced hands. ‘Trained’ also includes a thorough knowledge and understanding of the nail unit, and the position and function of the nail seals. You may have noticed that, recently, there have been many […]

Here is a question I hear often: Do vegan nail products exist? Many people believe that vegan claims are only about foods, and not cosmetics. However, there are several sides to this issue to consider. I’ve talked to vegans about this, and they make a good point. They feel that if a product contains animal […]