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 […]
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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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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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‘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
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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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NailKnowledge System Requirements You can access NailKnowledge courses from various devices and platforms, on both PC and Mac desktops / laptops, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices. Our system requirements for these are listed below. Minimum System Requirements The latest Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera or IE11 for desktop/laptop A broadband connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbit or 800kbps Please note
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
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