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BPO (benzoyl peroxide): what and why?
In the liquid monomer and powder polymer system, Benzoyl Peroxide is the initiator. An initiator is what provides the start of a chemical reaction. In the L&P system, the room temperature and the heat from the finger are the energy that gives the initiator (BPO) the ‘starting gun’ to react with the catalyst in the…
How to Reach the Needy?
There are many nail professionals who take their careers very seriously, believing that learning continues throughout, and doesn’t stop after qualifying. This is the group that reads articles and books, joins webinars, takes new courses each year for updating skills or learning new ones, and undertakes brand training for new launches or conversions. Then there…
Nail Bed Hyperkeratosis
Nail Bed Hyperkeratosis (or subungual hyperkeratosis) is the accumulation of scales under the nail plate, which is then detached and uplifted. The nail bed often appears thickened. It is usually a reaction to something. In the nail industry, it can be caused by a primer, a bonder, monomer liquid, liquids used in combination with an acrygel, heat spikes, or an undercured product. The keratinization that is hyperkeratosis, is a defense…
Booking fees, deposits, and refunds
I am writing this based on UK regulations and legislation, but I expect most countries have something similar. In today’s ‘new world’ of lockdowns, COVID positive, quarantines, and isolations, the ‘personal service’ industry is having a very hard time! Lack of clients maybe, last-minute cancellations, staff having to quarantine, and on and on! Now more…
Qualified? Leave it there, job done.
Here at NailKnowledge, we’ve been doing a little research in the sector on the awareness of the existence of our Course. Never mind the level of awareness here but we have been horrified over the majority of answers! They have been: “I’m fully qualified so don’t need any more education” WHAT?!?! Just spend 5 minutes…
Onychomadesis & Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
As though we do not hear enough about viruses causing problems in our lives, now we get to deal with another one! Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) in our young children is more prevalent at this time of year.HFMD is caused by a virus from the Coxsackievirus family (typically the A16 variant, but it…
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