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Adverse Skin Reactions Within the Salon
Why do adverse skin reactions happen in the salon industry, who is most susceptible and how can these reactions be prevented? Adverse skin reactions occur…
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Can UV Gel Nails Be Over-Cured?
Yes, they can, but over-curing is avoidable. It happens in two ways: 1) too much UV energy is used or 2) the nail coating is exposed to…
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Airbrushing UV Gel… Are You Sure??
I’m told that in some areas there is a new ‘thing’: Airbrushing UV gel! Not only that, but some mix acetone into bottles of UV…
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PH Balancer Nail Products
Understanding the products we use, when to use them, and why, is imperative in the nail business. Today we are going to discuss pH balancer…
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Comparing UV Gel Polishes
Many nail pros right now are comparing UV gel polishes. But how can you tell if it’s a good one or not? What should you look…
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Breaking nail systems
We all know that breaking nail systems is not the way to go. But many have done it without harm, as far as they can…
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Is Your UV Nail Lamp Working Efficiently?
The strong message about using a matched UV lamp to UV cured coatings is slowly getting out there. More do seem to be believing in…
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Soaking Off Nail Enhancements
A nail professional contacted me recently with a question regarding soaking off nail enhancements. Apparently, she has one client who believes that soaking off her…
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Powder Gels and Dipping Systems
I get a lot of questions about products that look like a “gel” when applied but are then dipped into a powder. These are called “powder…
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