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Does a gel that contains only Benzyl Methacrylate and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate qualify as hypoallergenic, and is its formula truly free of HEMA, Di-HEMA, HPMA, TPO, and IBOA?

Does a gel that contains only Benzyl Methacrylate and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate qualify as hypoallergenic?

Question: Does a gel that contains only Benzyl Methacrylate and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate qualify as hypoallergenic, and is its formula truly free of HEMA, Di-HEMA, HPMA, TPO, and IBOA? Evaluating the Hypoallergenic Claims of a Gel Containing Benzyl Methacrylate and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate Yes, if a gel contains only Benzyl Methacrylate and Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate, …

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Pigments in Gel Polish and Builder Gel

Do pigments in gel polish alone explain why nail professionals apply it thinly compared to builder gel?

Ask the expert Question: Nail professionals are taught to apply builder gel in thicker layers compared to gel polish, which is applied thinly.Is this disparity in application thickness due solely to the pigments added to gel polish? If so, why aren’t more photoinitiators added to ensure a complete cure? Understanding Application Thickness: Builder Gel vs. …

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Median nail dystrophy (solenonychia)

Does a manicure cause median nail dystrophy (solenonychia)?

Manicures themselves typically don’t cause median nail dystrophy, also known as solenonychia. This condition is more commonly associated with repeated trauma or pressure to the nail matrix (the area where the nail grows), which can result from various factors such as tight-fitting shoes, repetitive tapping or pressure on the fingertips, or underlying medical conditions. However, …

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Nail Quizzes

Why NailKnowledge Nail Quizzes Matter

At NailKnowledge, we believe in empowering individuals like you with accurate, up-to-date, and scientifically grounded information. Our nail quizzes are more than just questions and answers – they are a pathway to enhancing your expertise, fostering your understanding, and solidifying your knowledge in the world of nail care. Assessment of Nail Knowledge Have you ever …

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Universal monomer and acrylic powders

Is there such a thing as a Universal acrylic nail powder that works with any monomer liquid?

The short answer is NO!   I really love monomer liquid and polymer powder technology (aka L&P).  I think it is superior over all other nail systems, due to its tremendous versatility for many types of nails. However, this type of nail coating is more technically challenging to use correctly and there are many things to know …

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LED Lamps Cause Overcuring on UV GEL

If I use an LED nail lamp on a product designed for traditional UV nail lamps, will the UV gel become over cured?

Yes, it can lead to over curing and this can cause a nail coating to overheat, burn the nail bed, and lead to the separation of the plate from the bed. Bacteria or fungi can then infect these areas more easily. UV gels should only be cured using the UV gel lamp or lamps specified by …

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