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Nail Coatings bad for nails

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 damage is usually a result of improper application and/or removal. If the nail plate underneath

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Natural Nails Absord Everything?

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. This is one reason why a healthy natural nail plate is a good barrier. Only

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Uv Gels better than acrylics

Are UV Gels better for your Nails than Acrylics?

Myth: UV gels are better for your nails than acrylics? Absolutely false! Every type of UV gel nails and all types of so-called “acrylic” (aka liquid/powder) nail enhancements are made from acrylic ingredients and are cured by acrylic chemistry, therefore

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Adverse skin reaction in salon

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 in every area of the professional salon industry. Nail, skin, and hair services can all

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PAT testing in salon

Is Pat Testing for a Nail Salon Necessary??

Nail Salon PAT Testing no Longer Required?  I don’t know about you, dear readers, But I thought that PAT testing for a Nail Salon was no longer required. Well, I am wrong!! What is PAT testing? PAT testing stands for

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Pregnancy wearing artificial nails

Pregnancy and Artificial Nail Coatings

When your clients discover they’re pregnant One of the first questions they will ask nail professionals is, “Can I keep wearing my nail enhancements during my pregnancy?”  The answer is YES; they can safely wear artificial nails!  There is no

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