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We’ve all heard the misleading claims that nail polish is harmful unless it’s “3-Free”. The facts are that this was deception from the very beginning.  All nail polish can be used safely, and that’s been true for more than eighty years. Nail polish formulas haven’t changed much since the 1930s. How did they so suddenly become […]

Some customers (and a few nail pros) are still concerned about UV exposure at the nail salon. Wearing SPF 15 sunscreen works, but it can also be messy, and potentially cause lifting. So, what to do? As I have said before, there is no need to be concerned about exposure to UV nail lamps. Not […]

Most manufacturers say their LED bulbs are good for 30,000 hours. If true, a nail lamp that was on constantly for 40 hours a week would last 14 years.  This is NOT a realistic claim considering how nail pros are using them. So, when should we replace our LED nail lamps? It is a major advantage of […]

Recentemente, escrevi sobre "BIAB" para que os profissionais de unhas tenham alguma compreensão do que realmente é. Agora estou explicando um pouco sobre os produtos de base de borracha que se tornaram populares. Você sabe para que os usa? Você sabe o que eles devem fazer? Como saber se você [...]

A large part of the nail sector is aware of the ‘allergy epidemic’ that we and our clients are suffering from. (Surprisingly, there are still many that are not aware of it). Acrylate-based nail coatings have been available and used since, at least, the late ’70s. There were, of course, incidences of allergies that will […]

Existem bons professores. Há ótimos professores. Depois, há os "professores" que estão nisso pelo dinheiro e não pela paixão!!! Você quer ser um professor? Muitos professores simplesmente "nascem"! Muitos outros podem aprender a habilidade (e, acredite, uma habilidade de ensino é um mundo totalmente diferente de ser um [...]

This is a question that often crops up: “Should I remove another nail pro’s work?” The answer is “of course you should!”. Whether you are a natural nail specialist or a ‘full service’ nail pro, you should have enough knowledge to remove any type of nail coating or enhancement. Firstly, this is a potential new […]

Você é qualificado? Que grande divisão! Não importa em que país você esteja, nós temos um problema! Aqui no Reino Unido, nosso problema é entender a diferença entre uma verdadeira "qualificação" e um curso de treinamento que deve ser considerado CPD (Continued Personal Development, Desenvolvimento Pessoal Contínuo). Embora ser segurado não seja obrigatório aqui no Reino Unido, [...]

When it comes to preparing nails before applying a coating, a very common debate is water vs waterless manicures. There is no shortage of opinions about this topic, but there is a shortage of facts and proper understanding. I believe that clients should wash their hands before every service. This exposes the nails to water […]