Question: In the 6 years of owning a salon, with 5 nail techs, we’ve never had a ‘greenie’ but 2 clients have presented with them this week! 1 on a thumb & the other on both pinkies. We use *** products, including disposable files/buffers, all single use. Any advice? Answer: A Pseudomonas bacterial infection (a …
Question: I wonder… Why does the hyponychium seem to grow more when the nails are covered with a coating, like a gel for example? Answer: Any artificial coating such as gels or acrylics, when professionally and properly performed, creates very special conditions for the entire nail unit. Firstly, the enhancement works as a strong protective …
Marbling is an art technique that can be used to create a variety of different looks, many times imitating the look of marble, stones, smoke, etc. What is Marbling? Marbling is when a combination of colours is randomly mixed on the nail. How do you create marbling? Using nail polish: Dry marbling Choose the colours, …
Question: Do prenatal vitamins make women’s nails grow like crazy? Answer: Wrong! With or without prenatal vitamins, women’s nail growth accelerates during pregnancy. The highest recorded rate of nail growth is during the last month of pregnancy. After delivery of the baby, nail growth rates almost immediately return to normal – even if vitamins are …
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Question: Can medications cause lifting to nail enhancements? Answer: Normally, these are not likely to cause these problems, and here’s why. Doctors often state that the health of the natural nail is a window into the health of the individual, so some suspect medications are causing problems with adhesion. Most likely, taking medication for a …
Question: When nail oil is applied directly to a fresh nail enhancement will it cause lifting? Answer: When the enhancement is properly applied, nail oil will not cause lifting. Here’s why. Nail coatings form a tight seal with the nail plate and nail oils cannot get underneath. The benefit of nail oil comes from the natural …
Nail embellishments are an easy way to create simple or show-stopping nail art without the need of drawing something. What are embellishments? Embellishments are usually solid decorations such as small metal pieces, pearls, resin charms, sequins, studs, polymer clay slices, crystals, etc. We can use them with any nail coating, although some work better with …
Question: I ask all my clients to wash their hands before a service, but the lead technician in our salon says that hand washing causes nail product lifting. I don’t have any lifting problems, so am I right to do this? Answer: If the nail plate is immersed in water for more than 60 seconds, …
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Question: I just wondered if you had any info or know where I could get some guidance regarding mixing nail systems! I’m seeing people using builder gels but they are using a different gel polish and top coat, and I want to know if this is safe? Answer: Mixing nail products and breaking systems can …
Question: I am interested in nail salon face masks. I’m just starting out and looking at making as sustainable choices as possible – is there such a thing as a reusable mask that will protect me from dust (in addition to an extractor) or will only disposable ones work? Thank you so much, this website …
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