Working Safely

• A chemical burn?
• Autoclave use
• Can I get a headache from working with nail products?
• Can I sanitize and disinfect toe separators?
• Can I use my oven to sterilise my tools?
• Can I use superglue instead of resin for fiberglass nail extensions or does that not work the same?
• Can I work on diabetic clients?
• Can you explain the downside risks of filing the side walls of the nail plate?
• Can you mix Hema and Hema-Free products?
• Can you sanitize metal tools in isopropyl alcohol?
• Disinfectant solutions and ultrasonic devices
• Do I need qualifications to do nails?
• Do UV sanitation devices work?
• Does cuticle oil truly break down traditional nail glue?
• Does the direction of nail filing matter?
• Enhancements on Nail Biters?
• Fluff vs synthetic brush for dusting
• Hand sanitizer or hand washing?
• I am not clear about how to work on nails with Pterygium.
• Is an E-File safe to use?
• Is Covid or hand sanitising affecting nail services?
• Is Curing Gel Under Opaque Nails a Nail Hazard?
• Is hand washing causing nail product lifting?
• Is sanitizing good enough?
• Is the material of the latex gloves such that it causes hand sensitivity?
• My client has chipping/loss of enhancement and I’ve never had this before?
• Nail salon face masks
• Pregnant and considering nail tech school. Any extra concerns besides ventilation and hygiene, or should I postpone for now?
• Should a mask be worn throughout the whole service?
• Should I disinfect all nail brushes?
• Should I use a ‘protein bonder’ to prevent lifting?
• Should you pour the end of an old bottle into the new?
• Some nail products claim to help the nail plate grow stronger. Is this a valid claim?
• Some of my clients are getting heat spikes when curing the base and top coat.
• UV light cabinets for nails files?
• Wearing sunscreen, can this lead to service breakdown?
• What are the legal requirements for the treatment of minors?
• What happens when acetone Is mixed with oils?
• What is a Brazilian style manicure?
• What is a combi manicure?
• What is a Russian manicure?
• What is the difference between cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation?
• What is the difference between HEMA and di-HEMA?
• When do nail polishes expire?
• Where can I find safe ingredient levels for gel and builder gel?
• Why shouldn’t pumice stones be reused in pedicures?