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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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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A ‘Brazillian manicure’ is a supposed ‘technique’ that purports to be easier and make a manicure last longer!!! Nonsense. The ‘technique’ involves painting nail polish all over the skin surrounding the nails, then, when the painting is completed, it is removed from the skin using acetone. What is important to understand here is that, other
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A ‘Russian manicure’ is a term used to describe a technique that uses an electric file to remove the cuticle from the nail plate and also remove the frame of living skin at the base of the nail. It is invasive and harmful and opens up the delicate structures under the skin and nail to
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They do not if good quality and legal products are used. Applied, maintained or removed by a qualified, skilled and experience nail professional will never cause damage. UV gel nails bought and used by a non professional can definitely cause a lot of damage. These are professional products and should only ever be used by
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