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Caring for older adults’ nails requires specialized knowledge, as age-related changes in nail and bone health can lead to unique challenges. One such issue is the development of “pincer nails,” a condition where nails curve sharply inward at the free edge, often causing discomfort or pain. This blog explores why this happens, how it affects […]

We get asked this question a lot: “Can I use craft glitter with nail products instead of glitters made specifically for nails? Aren’t they basically the same thing?” While it might seem like a harmless swap, there are some important reasons why craft glitters should never be used in nail applications. Let’s dive into the […]

What is Breathable Nail Polish, and How Does It Differ from Regular Nail Polish? In recent years, beauty enthusiasts, professionals and marketeers have introduced the concept of breathable nail polish, sparking curiosity and debate among consumers. While this product is growing in popularity, many are left wondering: What exactly is breathable nail polish, and how […]

In this final part of our series on the key properties of natural and artificial nails, we focus on wear resistance. Wear refers to the ability of a surface to resist abrasion or rubbing over time. As we’ve already explored strength, hardness, flexibility, toughness, brittleness, and solvent resistance, understanding wear is crucial for maintaining the […]

Modern nail hardeners that use polymers instead of formalin or dimethyl urea function differently but can still offer protective benefits. Here’s a breakdown of how they work, their mechanisms, and whether they can address issues like recurring splits and peeling. How Polymer-Based Nail Hardeners Work Polymer-based nail hardeners generally work by creating a durable coating […]

In this sixth part of our series on the key properties of natural and artificial nails, we’ll explore solvent resistance. As we’ve already discussed properties like strength, hardness, flexibility, toughness, and brittleness, solvent resistance is another critical factor that helps maintain the health and longevity of both natural and artificial nails. Solvents are liquids that […]

Pedicure services are a great value to clients, but many potential clients don’t get salon pedicures. Many are concerned about news media reports concerning injury or infections from salon pedicures. Although this has increased awareness of the potential problems that can result from an improper service, the news media rarely mentions that pedicures, in general, […]

En esta quinta parte de nuestra serie sobre las propiedades clave de las uñas naturales y artificiales, examinamos la fragilidad. Ya hemos hablado de la resistencia, la dureza, la flexibilidad y la tenacidad, que desempeñan un papel crucial en el mantenimiento de la salud de las uñas. La fragilidad, sin embargo, se produce cuando se pierde el equilibrio entre fuerza y flexibilidad, lo que hace que las uñas se rompan con facilidad, incluso [...].

Imagínatelo: un paisaje escarpado, mamuts lanudos vagando a lo lejos y nuestros antepasados acurrucados alrededor de una hoguera, rascándose la cabeza... o mejor dicho, las uñas. No tenían cortaúñas, limas ni esmalte, pero las uñas les crecían igual. ¿Qué hacía el hombre de las cavernas con sus uñas? Es divertido imaginarlo, ¿verdad? [...]