Question: I understand that acetone and other prep products dehydrate the nail plate only temporarily and that nail oils counteract the effect quite well. Does nail polish or UV gel polish dehydrate the nail at all? Answer: Acetone only dehydrates the surface of the nail plate, and these nail coatings do the exact opposite for the …
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Question: Does filing the sides of the natural nail really weaken the free edge? I’ve been given this myth as a reason for using the square shape too many times, so I had to ask! Answer: This is a myth. It doesn’t make any sense that filing the sides of the natural nail would weaken …
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Question: When practicing hard gel enhancements on myself in different shapes and sizes, I have to shorten and file it off to practice again. Is there any base product that I can use to be able just to take off the enhancements intact? Answer: You can put some oil on your nails. Then any coating …
Question: In the NSS salon, they do gel nail extensions. Apparently, this powder is lighter & better quality than Acrylic powder. Also, it feels lighter than Acrylic nail extensions. What is this powder, please? I can’t seem to find where it is sold. I can’t understand how it feels lighter on the nails. Answer: This …
Question: Hello, I am wondering why is it important to place a flexible base and product on a naturally flexible nail. I myself have a flexible nail and I hate it. I did use rubber bases but I hate the bending feeling once it happens, I prefer acrylic. Is this really necessary? Is this bad …
Question: Can I sanitize and disinfect toe separators properly? I use rubber-based silicone ones, not the porous type. Do you think these will deteriorate from liquid disinfectants over time? Can I use an autoclave to sterilize them? Answer: Silicone is highly resistant to disinfectants. Therefore, you can easily clean and disinfected toe separators, and the silicone …
Question: I have a nail client who is a doctor. She has stated that becoming allergic to something usually happens after 2-3 exposures. In her understanding of immunology, as she has been exposed to a specific nail brand for 4+ years, she is unlikely to become allergic to it. To put this in context, I …
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Question: My understanding is some L&P systems are porous, but UV gel is not. Top coats that don’t have a dispersement layer are non-porous and do not soak off. Is this correct? Answer: No, it is not correct. All nail systems are porous, just to different degrees. In fact, no type of artificial nail coating ever …
Question: How does the grit of a nail file affect the natural nail? Are there grits that shouldn’t be used on the natural nail and why? I’ve been told not to use any coarser than a 180 grit on natural nails. But I don’t know if this is supported by science. Answer: The “grit” describes …
Question: I am confused. I see breathable nail polishes from quite a few brands now. So, does that mean that nails breathe? Answer: Sorry, no they don’t and there is no evidence to support this silly notion. Here’s why: the nail plate isn’t alive and doesn’t have any lungs. Nor does it have any ability …
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