Question: Are glass nail files really better for natural nails? Answer: What’s better for the nail plate is to use nail files that are not overly aggressive. Low grit abrasives are more likely to shred the nail plate, which can lead to over-thinning and peeling at the free edge. Glass nail files are equivalent to high […]
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What is an ombré? Ombré literally means “shaded” in French, and it is the blending of one color hue to another, from lighter to darker. The term is also used for the gradual shading from one color to another, although the correct term for that would be “sombré”. The gradation between hues or colors can
Question: What do you recommend is the ideal temperature for a nail salon? And what about the humidity levels? Answer: Without a doubt, it is ideal for salons to maintain a steady, comfortable temperature and humidity. Avoid wide swings in temperature, as they can affect products. A good ideal range is between 68-78oF (20-23oC). It
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Question: My question is about UV sanitation light boxes that non-standard salons and hairdressers use for disinfection. Do these really work? Answer: I understand what you mean, but I’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that UV is not light. Light is energy that your eyes can see, but UV is invisible so
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Hand painting is a popular technique for those that are good at free-hand art. It can be created on nails with water-based or UV-cured nail art paints and, of course, with nail polish. What are nail art paints? Nail art paints can be used for ‘characters’, abstract art, holiday motifs, motifs, or ‘one-stroke’ designs. In
Question: How important is it to use the correct ratios when mixing disinfectant solutions? Will too much or too little water not properly clean implements? Also, do ultrasonic devices help any with a better clean-up of implements? Answer: It is important to exactly mix the proper amount of disinfectant solution with water or the solution
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Question: I have a few clients who suffer from flaking, peeling nails. This occurs at the tip of their nails, and because of this, it doesn’t matter what I put on their nails whether it’ll be acrylic, builder gel, shellac, or polish it just chips away in a matter of days. I have noticed that
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What is stamping? Stamping is a nail art technique typically achieved with the use of a stamping plate with the design etched on it, a stamper to pick up the design and transfer it to the nail, a scraper to smooth out the color and remove the excess from the plate, and the color. How
Question: With the new beauty training package coming into effect in Australia we are required to teach Dip powder enhancements within the gel nail enhancement unit. I’m wondering if you can tell me what the difference in ingredients is between dip powder and polymer. Also, what would your suggestions be around the most hygienic way
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