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Nail Professional or Chemist?
There are several articles here in NailKnowledge about not mixing systems, the correct UV lamp, no to a ‘universal’ monomer. Well, here is another one!…
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Pseudomonas
While numerous blogs on NailKnowledge have discussed the issue of ‘greenies,’ it remains a prevalent concern for nail professionals. Recent developments, such as the increased…
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An allergy is fact – But what happens next?
Inspired by Marians last blog about the difference between UV Gel Polish and Nail Polish and the validity of traditional polish, I got to thinking…
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How are Nail Professionals educating their Clients?
I often get my ‘blog inspiration’ from social media and the questions that are being asked. How many posts do we see where someone asked…
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Nail products, allergies and Health issues.
The message seems to be getting out in the industry that allergies to certain ingredients/monomers has a wide impact on other health issues. Not just…
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Do we really need all of those oils and lotions for our nails or is it just sales marketing madness?
By now you should know how the nail unit works, how our nail plates are produced and most of the advantages and or disadvantages of…
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Marketing Claims: hypoallergenic, ‘free from’, vegan, cruelty free.
This is a brief description on what all these mean (or should mean!). You may see that many claims are just marketing stories and have…
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National Occupational Standards: what are they?
It was officially announced recently that new NOS (National Occupational Standards) for Nail Services have been formally approved. See the Press Release HERE. This news…
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Has nail anatomy changed?
Nail services e.g. manicure, nail enhancements etc. have evolved over decades. In each country they have evolved in many different ways. What one country believes…
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