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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 […]

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 significant levels of UV energy after leaving the salon.  In other words, UV gel nail coatings can be over-cured in the short term and/or long term. Too Much UV Energy When […]

Vamos pensar na higiene das mãos e nas escovas de esfoliação de unhas. Parte da orientação do Gov para a reabertura após o confinamento, e também o Código de Prática Habia, recomenda que as escovas de esfoliação de unhas estejam disponíveis no lavatório de mãos, com a recomendação de que cada cliente use uma escova limpa ao final da lavagem das mãos [...]

I’m told that in some areas there is a new ‘thing’: Airbrushing UV gel! Not only that, but some mix acetone into bottles of UV gel polish to create the right consistency to go through an airbrush! So, where to start with this!!?????? EVERYONE must know by now that UV gel is packed full of […]

Nail professionals are usually careful to maintain the integrity and health of their client’s nails and skin. But accidents happen and you may cut a client. What should you do in that case? Any cuts, abrasions, or breaks in the skin can create exposure risks to visible blood or body fluids. You should assume that […]

As all nail professionals are taught, it is important removing the gloss or shine, as some call it, from the surface of the natural nail plate. The gloss is from surface oil and the nail plate with no surface oil appears dull.  If the goal is to remove the “shine”, that’s just the surface oils. However, […]

As we have discussed before, there is a big issue with allergies in the nail industry right now. Surely everyone working in this sector is aware of this. Or are they not? Frankly, I am shocked at what I read on social media posts. Of course, not everyone understands the deeper scientific mechanisms that are […]