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…
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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…
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NSS. What does this mean?
A term commonly used NSS. What does this mean? NSS is a term commonly used to mean Non-Standard Salons. So what are these?? Unfortunately, this…
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CIDESCO Approve and Endorse the NailKnowledge Program
CIDESCO approve and endorses the Essential Nail Professional Program “NailKnowledge is an approved and highly recommended resource to assist in the teaching and delivery of…
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Nails Need to Breathe!
Do your nails need to breathe? Let us put this question to bed once and for all!! Also, explain why it is almost true!!! But…
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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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Nail Scrub Brushes
Let us think about hand hygiene and nail scrub brushes. Part of the Gov guidance for re-opening after lockdown, and also the Habia Code of…
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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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Standard Precautions for when you Cut a Client
Nail professionals are usually careful to maintain the integrity and health of their client’s nails and skin. But accidents happen and you may cut a…
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