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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 liquid/powder) nail enhancements are made from acrylic ingredients and are cured by acrylic chemistry, therefore both of these types of nail enhancement coatings are just as “acrylic” as the other, […]

Nail professionals work with the most technically advanced products Nail Professionals work in a unique and diverse profession and often unintentionally put themselves and their clients at risk.  They regularly work with the most technologically advanced products in the beauty industry. Many nail coatings are based on high-tech substances used to create everything from bone cements […]

Nail Brushes are an essential tool for nail professionals Brushes are key tools for every nail professional. But how do you choose them, prepare them for use and take care of them for efficiency and longevity? Let us help….. Choosing the right nail brush First of all, understand that it is a false economy to […]

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 in every area of the professional salon industry. Nail, skin, and hair services can all cause problems for sensitive clients and for beauty professionals themselves. When it comes to nail […]

Nail Salon PAT Testing no Longer Required?  I don’t know about you, dear readers, But I thought that PAT testing for a Nail Salon was no longer required. Well, I am wrong!! What is PAT testing? PAT testing stands for Portable Appliance Testing. This refers to your UV lamp, e-file, foot bath, desk lighting, etc. […]

Quando suas clientes descobrem que estão grávidas, uma das primeiras perguntas que elas fazem aos profissionais de unhas é: "Posso continuar usando minhas unhas artificiais durante a gravidez?" A resposta é SIM; elas podem usar unhas artificiais com segurança! Não há razão para acreditar que o uso de esmaltes ou acessórios para unhas artificiais durante a gravidez seja prejudicial. Todas as unhas artificiais [...]

A term commonly used NSS. What does this mean? NSS is a term commonly used to mean Non-Standard Salons. So what are these?? Unfortunately, this is often used in association with Asian salons (along with other derogatory terms). This is WRONG!! There should be no racial association at all! What is ‘Standard’? This is ‘Industry […]

CIDESCO approve and endorses the Essential Nail Professional Program “NailKnowledge is an approved and highly recommended resource to assist in the teaching and delivery of Nail & Beauty Qualifications written in accordance with the NOS. We find NailKnowledge a comprehensive tool to assist schools and individuals in their teaching and learning. “  Timea VaczlavikGlobal Head of […]

Do your nails need to breathe? Let us put this question to bed once and for all!! Also, explain why it is almost true!!! But it isn’t true! One can see where it has come from though! Nails breathing or resperation Breathing or respiration is something animals do and, for us humans, it is literally […]