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UV gel allergies & LED gel allergies – Is there a difference? (Part 2)
LED gel allergies are allergic reactions to the chemicals used in UV-LED-cured gel nail products. UV-LED-cured gels are similar to (the old style) UV-cured gels…
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UV gel allergies & LED gel allergies – Is there a difference? (Part 1)
UV gel allergies are an allergic reaction to the chemicals used in UV-cured gel nail products. These products typically contain a combination of chemicals, including…
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Medial Nail Dystrophy
Social Media queries about medial nail dystrophy rising Up until about a year ago, I wasn’t even aware of this condition and now I’m seeing…
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Don’t take any notice of ‘click bait’ stories
Paper to generate fear in the public The report from UCSD researchers Zhivagui et. al. published January 17, 2023 tries to accomplish a lot in…
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UV Nail lamps under attack again!
Social media are promoting UV Nail Lamp safety articles A report is doing the rounds that questions the safety of UV lamps! It suggests some…
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Efficient UV and L&P or Enhancement Removal
Someone else applied the nail system Many seem to struggle with removals of UV and L&P overlays or enhancements. Especially if they have been applied…
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Are UV Gels better for your Nails than Acrylics?
Myth: UV gels are better for your nails than acrylics? Absolutely false! Every type of UV gel nails and all types of so-called “acrylic” (aka…
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Adverse Skin Reactions Within the Salon
Why do adverse skin reactions happen in the salon industry, who is most susceptible and how can these reactions be prevented? Adverse skin reactions occur…
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Can UV Gel Nails Be Over-Cured?
Yes, they can, but over-curing is avoidable. It happens in two ways: 1) too much UV energy is used or 2) the nail coating is exposed to…
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