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Does a universal monomer exist?
The initiator in the powder and the catalyst in the liquid is formulated to work together. The initiator (usually benzoyl peroxide) is at 1-2%. A tiny change in this % will alter the polymerisation. Too little initiator e.g 0.1-2% less may not be enough to polymerise all the monomer liquid. Too much, again as little …
Why is silk or fibreglass good on thinner / damaged and weaker nails?
Some nails are so weak they may be considered too weak to hold the usual overlays (UV Gel, L&P) . Too bendy, too fragile etc. If this is the case then a cyanoacrylate/silk/fibreglass overlay will be very gentle. It is not a known allergen, is easily and quickly removed, and may just give enough strength …
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Why do you advise wiping a no wipe to coat?
Even if there is no obvious tacky layer there will always be a small amount of unreacted monomer on the surface. To be safe and avoid any allergies, wipe carefully as you would with top coats with a tacky layer. A ‘no wipe’ top coat is useful for a whole variety of effects to be …
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