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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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Sterilization

Sterilization in the nail salon: Yay or Nay?

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

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Is being a teacher your next career move?

Is being a Teacher Your Next Career Move?

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

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Nail health check

Nail Health Check

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

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The fungal nail

The Fungal Nail

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

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Cosmetics: safe or unsafe

Cosmetics: safe or unsafe?

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

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Dip flu, flu symptoms from dip nail system

“Dip Flu”? Who Knew?

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

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