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Is nail oil contributing to the allergy crisis?
We know about allergies. We know about sub-standard nail products. But this is very important information for the Nail Industry. Some very recent research has…
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Lost Nail Plates
There have been a lot of gruesome images of nail plates being ripped off the nail bed due to accidents while wearing coatings or enhancements.…
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Why are some nails ok but others affected by … ?
Something we don’t usually reflect on, but is totally relevant in the nail studio or pedicure practice, is the number of nail units that we…
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Pseudomonas
While numerous blogs on NailKnowledge have discussed the issue of ‘greenies,’ it remains a prevalent concern for nail professionals. Recent developments, such as the increased…
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An allergy is fact – But what happens next?
Inspired by Marians last blog about the difference between UV Gel Polish and Nail Polish and the validity of traditional polish, I got to thinking…
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GP Referrals: How to do it
Following on from our blog about Nail Conditions: Until such time as we have access to good nail pathology training that helps us recognise problems…
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Nail Conditions: What Can You Do?
Every day on social media platforms there are countless nail professionals posting pictures of a whole variety of nail conditions and asking for help with…
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What is The Nail Unit?
The Nail Unit is the current term for describing the complicated structure at the end of fingers and toes that grows fingernails and toenails. Nails…
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What happens in the Proximal Nail Fold.
This image is a brilliant example of how what happens in the proximal nail fold can affect the nail plate! The PNF should be healthy…
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