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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…
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“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…
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E-Files for Prep
The first comment I’d like to make is that I am not against e-files for prep. But only in the trained and experienced hands. ‘Trained’…
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UV Exposure at the Nail Salon
Some customers (and a few nail pros) are still concerned about UV exposure at the nail salon. Wearing SPF 15 sunscreen works, but it can…
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The Federation of Nail Professionals Allergy Survey
A large part of the nail sector is aware of the ‘allergy epidemic’ that we and our clients are suffering from. (Surprisingly, there are still…
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UV Nail Lamps ARE Safe!
Yes, absolutely! UV Nail Lamps ARE safe! Several high-quality scientific studies performed by world-leading experts have demonstrated that UV nail lamps are safe. Unfortunately, some…
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How to clean and disinfect nail files
Many times, I am being asked about how to clean and disinfect nail files that aren’t made of metal, glass, or fiberglass. What is the…
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Heat Spikes During UV Gel Nail Coatings
An “exotherm” is a scientific term that means “to release heat”. This is what occurs when nail coating products get hot during application. It is…
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Overexposure And Skin Protection
I was browsing through social media last night and, somehow, I ended up watching a bunch of nail-related videos. I was shocked by how many…
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