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Rust and metal nail implements
Most nail professionals have experienced rust on their metal nail implements at some point in their careers. Rust is a common concern since many people…
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DIY Nail Kits and Allergies
There is a general concern about the DIY nail kits on the market, claiming that home gel polish kits are an overexposure reaction waiting to…
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Improving Your Nail Salon Ventilation
Too many nail professionals don’t pay proper attention to nail salon ventilation, even though this is an important part of working safely. There is a…
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Paraffin Wax Cross-contamination
About 12 years ago I spoke to someone who I consider to be a careful researcher and who had thoroughly examined the issue of paraffin…
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Nail polish contamination
Is nail polish contamination a thing? Can you contaminate your nail polish by using it on someone with a nail fungus? All professional salon nail…
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Autoclave maintenance
In the US, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend weekly testing of autoclaves to ensure that they are properly sterilizing implements. Other countries have similar…
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Why do some people develop a nail allergy?
There are always questions about why some people develop a nail allergy and others don’t. Some even believe that, unless everyone develops a reaction, a…
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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…
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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…
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