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Adverse Skin Reactions Within the Salon
Why do adverse skin reactions happen in the salon industry, who is most susceptible and how can these reactions be prevented? Adverse skin reactions occur in every area of the professional salon industry. Nail, skin, and hair services can all cause problems for sensitive clients and for beauty professionals themselves. When it comes to nail…
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 no longer required. Well, I am wrong!! What is PAT testing? PAT testing stands for Portable Appliance Testing. This refers to your UV lamp, e-file, foot bath, desk lighting, etc.…
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 my pregnancy?” The answer is YES; they can safely wear artificial nails! There is no reason to believe wearing artificial nail enhancements or polish during pregnancy is harmful. All artificial…
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 is often used in association with Asian salons (along with other derogatory terms). This is WRONG!! There should be no racial association at all! What is ‘Standard’? This is ‘Industry…
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 Nail & Beauty Qualifications written in accordance with the NOS. We find NailKnowledge a comprehensive tool to assist schools and individuals in their teaching and learning. “ Timea VaczlavikGlobal Head of…
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 it isn’t true! One can see where it has come from though! Nails breathing or resperation Breathing or respiration is something animals do and, for us humans, it is literally…
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