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I was browsing through social media last night and, somehow, I ended up watching a bunch of nail-related videos. I was shocked by how many times I saw product touching (or liberally being applied on) skin. And I am talking about products that should not be touching the skin at all, like UV gel, monomer […]

Does COVID-19 cause nail disorders?The short answer is yes, it does. But let’s see what the latest scientific findings report about it. The new viral infection emerged in 2019 and quickly spread all over the globe.The initial scientific studies of the new viral nature have led to clear conclusions that the virus causes acute respiratory […]

Onychomycosis is caused by an opportunistic fungal pathogen.  When our guardian seals are no longer sealing our nail units (toes or fingers) or our skin is compromised in some other way, then the dormant fungi grab their chance to develop in their newfound host. (Fungi can be dormant for up to 15 months)  As is the case […]

For the last two years, there have been endless discussions on Health & Safety measures and hygiene due to the pandemic. But, for decades, every country has had training courses that are clearly ‘not fit for purpose’. They do not teach their students about the decontamination levels that will guarantee to keep their clients (and […]

I am seeing a lot of social media posts asking about how to become a teacher. Many have been struggling during the pandemic that still continues. Pivoting and finding a different career route CAN be the answer. But is it being a teacher? Being a fabulous and skilled nail professional is a very good start. […]

We are all aware of the allergy situation. Builder products are becoming more and more popular (not always appropriately). What is also becoming more popular are coloured/opaque builders.  Here is what is also happening far too often: allowing clients to keep a coloured coating on for many weeks using an opaque builder gel or an […]

The fungal nail is a very common sight for nail professionals. The medical term is Onychomycosis, and it means “a nail that is infected with a fungus”. Like many other medical terms, it is a Greek word. It is a combination of the words onyx = nail, and mycosis = fungal infection.  The fungal infection causes a […]

The official description of a “cosmetic” is: Article 2 of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR – Schedule 34 of the Product Safety and Metrology Statutory Instrument) and the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009) incorporates the following definition of a cosmetic product: A “cosmetic product” shall mean any substance or mixture intended to be […]

The dip system is popular with many nail professionals. It does seem to be a bit like Marmite though: you either love it or hate it! Some like the strength it can provide. But the strength can prove to be a bit too brittle for some nails. Others don’t like the rather lengthy process to […]