Pergunta: Li seus relatórios e entendi que as lâmpadas UV para unhas são seguras para meus clientes. Mas o que devo dizer a alguém com histórico de câncer de pele? Resposta: Essa é uma ótima pergunta. Falei em detalhes sobre a segurança de todas as lâmpadas para unhas em outra pergunta. As evidências científicas mostram que essas lâmpadas são seguras ...
E quanto aos clientes com histórico de câncer de pele? LEIA MAIS
Pergunta: O que acontece com a aplicação de aprimoramentos de unhas em crianças menores de 16 anos? Disseram-me que isso não é seguro. Por quê? Resposta: Ouço essa pergunta com frequência e geralmente respondo da seguinte forma: usar qualquer tipo de revestimento de unhas é como ter um filhote de cachorro. A mãe e o pai devem decidir quando seu filho ou ...
Pergunta: Se usarmos um bom procedimento de higienização, quão perto estaremos da limpeza 100%? Isso é comparável à esterilização com uma autoclave? Resposta: Poucas coisas são 100% limpas. As louças limpas normalmente estão "limpas" em torno de 98-99%. Não desinfetamos nem esterilizamos pratos, pois não há necessidade. Sanitizar é reduzir o número de bactérias, ...
What is dotting? Dotting nail art is exactly what it says: creating a wide variety of designs using dots! It can be achieved using brushes but is easier using dotting tools of various sizes. How do you create dotting nail art? Dotting isn’t just about creating a series of isolated dots. (Although using a clear …
Question: Does filing in only one direction, towards the center, really help the nail? Answer: I have not found this to be true. I have tested this concept by using high magnification photography to record the results of various filing techniques. After examining nail plates filed using various abrasive grits and filing techniques. I didn’t …
Question: Are glass nail files really better for natural nails? Answer: What’s better for the nail plate is to use nail files that are not overly aggressive. Low grit abrasives are more likely to shred the nail plate, which can lead to over-thinning and peeling at the free edge. Glass nail files are equivalent to high …
What is an ombré? Ombré literally means “shaded” in French, and it is the blending of one color hue to another, from lighter to darker. The term is also used for the gradual shading from one color to another, although the correct term for that would be “sombré”. The gradation between hues or colors can …
Question: What do you recommend is the ideal temperature for a nail salon? And what about the humidity levels? Answer: Without a doubt, it is ideal for salons to maintain a steady, comfortable temperature and humidity. Avoid wide swings in temperature, as they can affect products. A good ideal range is between 68-78oF (20-23oC). It …
Question: My question is about UV sanitation light boxes that non-standard salons and hairdressers use for disinfection. Do these really work? Answer: I understand what you mean, but I’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that UV is not light. Light is energy that your eyes can see, but UV is invisible so …
Hand painting is a popular technique for those that are good at free-hand art. It can be created on nails with water-based or UV-cured nail art paints and, of course, with nail polish. What are nail art paints? Nail art paints can be used for ‘characters’, abstract art, holiday motifs, motifs, or ‘one-stroke’ designs. In …
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