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Where does nail plate oil come from if the nail bed lacks glands?

Question: If there are no sebaceous glands in the nail bed, where does the oil that lubricates the nail plate come from? Answer: There are no sebaceous glands in the nail bed. The nail bed comprises epidermal and dermal layers but lacks sebaceous glands. The oil that lubricates the nail plate comes primarily from the […]

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Can u tell me the story about Dual forms and upper forms

Can u tell me the story about dual forms and upper forms?

Dual forms, also known as upper forms, fast forms and ‘pop it’s’, they have had many names over the years and have a pretty cool story in the world of nail enhancements! They were created as a time-saving and user-friendly alternative to traditional nail forms and sculpting techniques. They have been around for a very

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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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