Question: My client had a skin reaction after the product was removed. Could it be the actual UV gel is breaking down and that is what the client is reacting too instead of the remover? Answer: Yes I agree, this reaction is NOT caused by acetone. How can I say this so assuredly? Contrary to …
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Question: I recently came across a brand that offers both HEMA and HEMA-free products. When I enquired about soak off base and top that has been formulated for the soak off colour collection containing HEMA I was told that I can use all bases and tops from their store interchangeably. From a chemistry point of …
Question: There is a new trend of putting acrylic under full coverage tips the question is can the acrylic fully cure under the tip? No air can get to it so can polymerization fully complete without the evaporation of any excess monomer? How do the ends of the polymerized chains complete? Do they fully react …
Query: I have seen lots of clients coming into the salon and having Onycholysis on their nails or toenails due to trauma recently. I tried to explain the risk of having nail coating over but it seems like only 30% of them would understand the problem. Others said, “it has been like that for years …
Question: Is rubber peel base the same as rubber base coat? Answer: A ‘peel base’ does not adhere to the nail plate and allows any coating to be peeled off thus avoiding the need for soaking etc. It is designed for temporary coatings or for students practicing application. A ‘rubber base’ is a version of …
Question: What is your opinion on UV Gels that are mixed with Acrylic Powders that are specifically “pigmented” in regards to getting a full cure? I have noticed I must apply these products (they have a lot of names but are sometimes called poly-gels, gel clays, sculpting gels, etc.) in very thin layers when pigmented …
Question: I have a question about metal cuticle pushers. I would like to know how dangerous it is to use a metal pusher vs a rubber pusher with cuticle I have a question about the rubber base. I have read many books but can’t find any information. Should we remove the rubber base from the …
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Question: I have a question about metal cuticle pushers. I would like to know how dangerous it is to use a metal pusher vs a rubber pusher with cuticle remover. I’m really slow with a rubber pusher and cuticle remover since I am as thorough as possible. I want good adhesion, but I am concerned …
Question: There is a nail tech saying that you can properly sanitize & disinfect all metal tools like cuticle pushers, nippers, & e-file bits in isopropyl alcohol for 10 seconds. Answer: No, this is not true! You cannot sanitize your metal tools only in isopropyl alcohol. It may kill a few viruses, and that is …
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Question: I had put gel polish on the nails of a friend’s daughter. The last 3 that were still on, my friend soaked off with acetone. As a result, her daughter has large blisters on her fingertips. How is this possible? Can acetone cause blisters? Or is it something else? Fortunately, it is healing very well because …
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