Can I Cure Nail Polish in a Lamp?
Nail enthusiasts often wonder, “Can I cure regular nail polish in a UV/LED lamp?” The short answer is no, but the long answer requires a deeper dive…
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Understanding Formaldehyde Levels in Nail Salons
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in many everyday environments. While it has gained a negative reputation, particularly in the beauty industry, it’s…
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Cuticle Oils: Why ‘Dead’ Nails Still Desperately Need Them!
We get asked this a lot: “If the nail plate is ‘dead,’ does cuticle oil really work?” It’s a valid question, and the terminology floating…
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Non-Wipe Top Coats: Clearing Up the Confusion
We get asked this question a lot: “Do non-wipe top coats really need to be wiped?” With so much conflicting information out there, it’s understandable…
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Digital Myxoid Cysts
Digital Myxoid Cysts: More Common Than You Think Yet Never Educated Upon As a nail professional, you may have come across unusual conditions affecting the…
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Understanding Pincer Nails: Pedicure Care for Older Adults
Caring for older adults’ nails requires specialized knowledge, as age-related changes in nail and bone health can lead to unique challenges. One such issue is…
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Why You Should Never Use Craft Glitter in Nail Products
We get asked this question a lot: “Can I use craft glitter with nail products instead of glitters made specifically for nails? Aren’t they basically…
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What is Breathable Nail Polish?
What is Breathable Nail Polish, and How Does It Differ from Regular Nail Polish? In recent years, beauty enthusiasts, professionals and marketeers have introduced the…
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Wear Resistance: The Seventh Key Property of Natural and Artificial Nails
In this final part of our series on the key properties of natural and artificial nails, we focus on wear resistance. Wear refers to the…
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