I see so many people on Facebook recommending a ‘protein bonder’ that is different from their brand systems. Why is this? Usually because they are not getting the long-term adhesion they and their clients want. There is an answer to this!! 1. Any coating/ enhancement should NOT go longer than 3 weeks before a maintenance […]
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“I have done some research and have seen that you don’t need any qualifications to do nails. Is this right? If I did your course would that be enough?” The answer is most definitely NO! Let me explain why. The hair and beauty industry is largely unregulated. There is no law that requires specific qualifications.
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A Study by Doug Schoon I’ve read the original report about the ingredient TPHP which is used in some nail polishes. I’ve also read the “analysis” by the activist group that commissioned this study and report, as well as helped to write it. I have a few comments to share, but my research into this
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It is best to us the cleanser recommended by the brand you are using. Ideally, this should be a mix of both acetone and IPA (isopropyl alcohol) as they each remove different types of oils. They will also temporarily dehydrate the surface of the nail, making sure the nail plate has no oils nor water
Can I use just acetone to cleanse the nail plate before a service? READ MORE
It takes about 1 min of soaking before the nail plate soaks up enough water to change it. Hand washing with soap and water for 20 secs plus using a clean soft brush to clean under the free edge is the most efficient method and not long enough to allow too much water from soaking
Which is better? Soap and water or hand sanitiser before a service? READ MORE
This technique is becoming more popular and can be very efficient. As long as the ‘full cover tips’ are completely clear they will not block the UV energy from properly curing the UV gel coating that adheres them to the nail plate. What is very important though is, after the ‘flash cure’ with a UV
Does using UV gel with full cover clear tips cure properly? READ MORE
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