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Diabetic Nail Care and Treatments
Nail Treatments; Caring for Diabetic Clients As a nail professional, ensuring the safety and well-being of all your clients is paramount, especially for those living…
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Preventing the Spread of Plantar Warts in Nail Salons
Essential Hygiene Practices Plantar Warts, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), are a common yet preventable issue in nail salons. The virus thrives in warm,…
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Can Onycholysis be a sign of Thyroid Disorders?
Recently, I’ve been assisting a fellow professional with a particularly challenging case of long-standing onycholysis (nail separation). This client also has a history of systemic…
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Can Bacteria and Infections Be Passed from Gel Bottles?
When a client raises concerns about a potential nail infection following a gel manicure, it can feel both frustrating and worrying, especially when you know…
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Should You Leave Your Nail Lamp Plugged In?
Recently, a nail professional posed a great question: “Can you leave your UV/LED nail lamp plugged in indefinitely without causing damage?” Many people leave electronic…
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Can I Cure Nail Polish in a Lamp?
Nail enthusiasts often wonder, “Can I cure regular nail polish in a UV/LED lamp?” The short answer is no, but the long answer requires a deeper dive…
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Wear Resistance: The Seventh Key Property of Natural and Artificial Nails
In this final part of our series on the key properties of natural and artificial nails, we focus on wear resistance. Wear refers to the…
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Solvent Resistance: The Sixth Key Property of Natural and Artificial Nails
In this sixth part of our series on the key properties of natural and artificial nails, we’ll explore solvent resistance. As we’ve already discussed properties…
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Brittleness: The Fifth Key Property of Natural and Artificial Nails
In this fifth part of our series on the key properties of natural and artificial nails, we examine brittleness. We’ve previously covered strength, hardness, flexibility,…
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