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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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inhibition layer

The Inhibition Layer

Every time we cure a UV gel nail coating, we are left with a sticky top layer or a top film. That is properly called the “inhibition layer”, and is formed because of oxygen. When oxygen is present, it blocks

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Is your pedicure tub as clean as it should be

Is Your Pedicure Tub As Clean As It Should Be?

Pedicures can be one of the most enjoyable services provided in a salon. The comfortable chair, the massage, the soaking in warm water… In order for pedicures to be safe too, though, nail professionals need to be very meticulous with

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Nail resin glue adhesive

Nail Resin vs Glue vs Adhesive. What is the right term?

Is it “nail resin”, “glue”, or is it maybe “adhesive”? This question illustrates a big problem in the beauty industry in general and demonstrates how confusing nail industry terminology can be. Why does this continue to happen? Largely because nail

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Time to book a pedicure

Time to Book a Pedicure

Summer is here, and it is THE season for pedicures! Most people think that the only reason to get a pedicure is to make their toenails look pretty with a nice color. And that is why we only see those

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Bacteria and the nail salon

Bacteria and the nail salon

I recently had a conversation with a nail professional who was concerned about one of her clients. Apparently, she heard on TV that everything is covered with bacteria, so now she washes her hands twenty times a day, which is

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surprise onycholysis

“Surprise” Onycholysis

An unbelievable amount of posts and questions with pictures of clients who are exhibiting “surprise” onycholysis are popping up! Many explain it by saying that the client is ‘heavy-handed’, so let’s deal with this one first. Fingernails are there to

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