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I am confused by the term hybrid polish or hybrid gel polish.

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Are these regular polishes with nitrocellulose and some other ingredients or are they something different without the nitrocellulose? e.g. from a well-known brand: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, […]

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Products claim to make the nail plate grow stronger

Some nail products claim to help the nail plate grow stronger. Is this a valid claim?

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Many are confused by “nail growth” claims. The facts are, some of these claims are real and some are illegal. Why? There is a really big difference between “making” something grow and “helping” something to grow. All nail professionals, should clearly understand the difference.  For instance, if I put fertilizer on a plant, I “make”

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Safe ingredients for nail gel and builder gel

Where can I find safe ingredient levels for gel and builder gel?

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For detailed information on the safe levels of ingredients in gel and builder gel products, you would want to refer to a few primary sources: Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Used to be MSDS but changed to a global recognition some years ago) Manufacturers of gel and builder gel products are required to provide SDS for their

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Tea tree oil absorb through nail

Tea tree oil, does it absorb through the nail?

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Q: Does Tea Tree Oil, or melaleuca oil, absorb through the nail all the way down to the nail bed? Tea Tree Oil: Nail Absorption and Safe Usage Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, can be absorbed through the nail and penetrate down to the nail bed over time. However, it’s important to

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Opaque-vs.-Clear-Tips

Is Curing Gel Under Opaque Nails a Nail Hazard?

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Question: I’ve noticed that some people are using opaque, full-coverage nails with gel products like base gel or builder in a bottle. I’ve informed them that the opaqueness of these nails might prevent proper curing of the gel, leaving uncured gel underneath. I believe this is correct, but I’m struggling to find concrete information to

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Does the Nail Plate absorb any products we use?

Does the nail plate absorb any chemicals found in the products we use?

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Q. I want to be able to provide my clients with the most accurate information possible. I know our nail plates can absorb moisture via water and oil but do they absorb acetone and other chemicals through gel polish, acrylics or regular nail lacquers? Understanding the Nail Plate’s Resistance An unbroken nail plate is very

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