‘Greenies’ is a colloquial term for ‘green nail syndrome’ or chloronychia. It is a bacterial infection of pseudomonas. It has been believed for a long time that exposing pseudomonas to the air (oxygen) will destroy it so it is safe to reapply a new coating. In recent years research has discovered that this type of …
The cuticle, as it is shed by the eponychium, sticks to the nail plate and grows along with it. In theory, it could cover the whole nail plate. However, in reality, a lot of it is lost in daily life. Rubbed off just by using your hands and fingers; softened when hand washing, bathing, showering. …
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If you’re encountering audio or lesson issues while attempting to watch a course on a browser, this article explains various ways to troubleshoot these problems. Our support team will also follow this guide when responding to inquiries regarding lesson playback. Please note that a broadband connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbit or 800kbps is …
In the UK, a risk assessment is a requirement of the Health & Safety at Work Act but this is aimed at salons with 5 or more employees. However, as nail professionals, we work with hazardous chemicals and need to provide a very clean and hygienic environment for our clients. For your own safety and …
I am self-employed and have a home salon. Do I need to do a risk assessment? READ MORE
It is safe but only with extra precautions. Diabetics can have problems with blood circulation and clotting. This can mean there can be some loss of feeling and healing can take a long time and prone to infection. Make sure the temperature of the water is warm and not hot. Do not use any type …
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The professional sterilisation method is an autoclave. This uses steam under pressure that is many degrees hotter than boiling water and does a very efficient job To use an oven would be to use dry heat and this is not efficient. To do this it tools would need to be there at over 100 degrees …
There are no organic nail polishes on the market today. For this to be claimed it would need to be certified by one of the many accredited organisations e.g. The Soil Association or ECOCERT Brands claiming this are deceptively misleading! It is misleading as nail polishes and, indeed, all nail coating products are organic but …
See ‘What is a Russian Manicure’ This is a less aggressive version of a Russian Manicure. Nevertheless it can still be invasive and destroys living tissue. In the right hands with correct education and understanding, it is possible that this can be effective
Traditionally a ‘Japanese manicure’ is a very natural manicure that cares for the nails and skin. It is ideal for every nail condition but especially for weak or damaged nails. It uses natural healing oils that will help replace the lost lubrication that dry and weak nails have lost. Beware of ‘Japanese manicures’ that purport …
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