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UV gel allergies & LED gel allergies – Is there a difference? (Part 1)
UV gel allergies are an allergic reaction to the chemicals used in UV-cured gel nail products. These products typically contain a combination of chemicals, including…
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Stop attacking the nail industry
Yet another attack bringing into question the safety of UV nail lamps. Article courtesy of RadTech and Doug Schoon. UV Lamps for Nail Gels –…
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Using nail nippers correctly
Too many reels and videos on social media show nail professionals giving a little tug when they use nail nippers. Do not do this!!! It…
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Efficient UV and L&P or Enhancement Removal
Someone else applied the nail system Many seem to struggle with removals of UV and L&P overlays or enhancements. Especially if they have been applied…
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What makes a teacher in the nail sector?
There are thousands of nail services teachers both for brands and colleges and thousands more wanting to be. But what makes a nail sector teacher?…
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Stained Nails: Understanding the Causes and Prevention
Have you ever had clients complaining about their nails changing colour or becoming stained? It’s a common concern that many nail professionals encounter. The primary…
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Nail coatings are bad for the nails.
A common MYTH: Nail coatings are bad for the natural nail This is NOT correct. Nail coatings don’t harm the nail plate and any nail…
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Do I really have to learn all this nail science stuff??
The short answer is absolutely!! Why? If you’re reading this you either are or want to be a professional nail technician. The key word here…
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Do nails absorb everything or nothing?
The nail plate is very resistant The nail plate’s upper layer and nail surface are very resistant and prevent most substances from absorbing at all.…
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