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We’ve all heard the misleading claims that nail polish is harmful unless it’s “3-Free”. The facts are that this was deception from the very beginning.  All nail polish can be used safely, and that’s been true for more than eighty years. Nail polish formulas haven’t changed much since the 1930s. How did they so suddenly become […]

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 also be messy, and potentially cause lifting. So, what to do? As I have said before, there is no need to be concerned about exposure to UV nail lamps. Not […]

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 would last 14 years.  This is NOT a realistic claim considering how nail pros are using them. So, when should we replace our LED nail lamps? It is a major advantage of […]

Recientemente he escrito sobre el "BIAB" para que los profesionales de las uñas sepan lo que es en realidad. Ahora te explico un poco sobre los productos de base de goma que se han popularizado. ¿Sabes para qué los utilizas? ¿Sabes para qué sirven? ¿Cómo sabes si [...]

A large part of the nail sector is aware of the ‘allergy epidemic’ that we and our clients are suffering from. (Surprisingly, there are still many that are not aware of it). Acrylate-based nail coatings have been available and used since, at least, the late ’70s. There were, of course, incidences of allergies that will […]

There are good teachers. There are GREAT teachers. Then there are the ‘teachers’ that are in it for the money and not the passion!! Do you wanna be a teacher? Many teachers are just ‘born’! Many others can learn the skill (and believe me, a teaching skill is a whole different world from being a […]

This is a question that often crops up: “Should I remove another nail pro’s work?” The answer is “of course you should!”. Whether you are a natural nail specialist or a ‘full service’ nail pro, you should have enough knowledge to remove any type of nail coating or enhancement. Firstly, this is a potential new […]

Are you Qualified? What a Massive Divide! It doesn’t matter what country you are in, we have a problem! Here in the UK, our problem is understanding the difference between a true ‘qualification’ and a training course that should be considered CPD (Continued Personal Development). Although being insured is not mandatory here in the UK, […]

When it comes to preparing nails before applying a coating, a very common debate is water vs waterless manicures. There is no shortage of opinions about this topic, but there is a shortage of facts and proper understanding. I believe that clients should wash their hands before every service. This exposes the nails to water […]