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Nail Knowledge – How it Came About

2 years in the planning and making. A chance conversation between Marian Newman and Kevin Nicholls. Kevin said:”what about animated learning?” Marian replied: “Ooo, that could work!”

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nail plate porosity blog post

Nail Plate Porosity

One of the features that makes a big difference in how products react with the nail, but is not often discussed, is nail plate porosity. We know that the nail plate is made up of nail plate cells, linked together

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powder gels and dipping systems

Powder Gels and Dipping Systems

I get a lot of questions about products that look like a “gel” when applied but are then dipped into a powder.  These are called “powder gels”. However, this same name is used to describe two different types of nail coatings.

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water-based nail polishes

Water-based Nail Polishes

Quite a few people have approached me with concerns about nail polishes and how safe they are to use on children. They seem to think that they may be “too chemical”, and that water-based nail polishes would be a better

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causing the allergy

What Is Causing the Allergy?

With the allergy situation escalating, not only in the UK but in many countries, many nail pros are super-stressing that they are the ones causing the allergy!!  Maybe your products did but…..maybe they didn’t! An individual can wear a nail

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Types of nail pros

Types of Nail Pros

It seems to me there are 2 types of nail pros who provide UV Gel Polish services on a regular basis. I can see the benefits of both types but know which one I prefer! Note that both types are

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science and nails

Science and Nails

If you think that ‘just doing nails’ is a career then think again! Science and nails go together! So many young people have heard the comment: “you’re not very academic, so why not be a hairdresser or beautician?”. That could

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