Nail Care & Manicures/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Pedicurist pumiced foot too much | 1/30/2012 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: Back in August I broke my ankle & damaged the pad of my foot just under the "pinky" toe. It has ... A: You should really see a doctor to make sure there's no infection or long term damage. I would keep ... | ||
| nails | 1/18/2012 | Brooke Gilliam |
| Q: I wanted to know what nail enhancement I can get to keep my nails from breaking.I don't like nail ... A: I bet you would really love gel polish. It will strengthen your nails, and typically keep you free ... | ||
| toe fungus - electric trimmer | 1/14/2012 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I m male 27 years ld I has attached a recent pic for my toe-nail fungus , can you tell me , how ... A: Ao, Thank you for your kind message, I would go to a dermatologist and have your fungus treated ... | ||
| Nail tips related | 1/12/2012 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I am recently qualified in Nail Enhancements. I was wondering if you could explain to me how I can ... A: Samantha, thank yiu for visiting AllExperts,! I am a Natural Nail Care Specilist so I don't use the ... | ||
| Nail | 1/10/2012 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I have a client that is a horrendous nail biter, she has a wedding in June, and wants nice nails. ... A: Soraya thank you for visiting AllExperts. My name is Pamela, I am a Natural Nail Care Specialist ... | ||
| Acrylics and Tips | 1/10/2012 | Jenni Draper |
| Q: I have a client that is a horrendous nail biter, she has a wedding in june, and wants nice nails, ... A: I apologise for the delay in replying, I have had this awful sickness bug! I hope I'm not too late. ... | ||
| Glitter nail tips | 1/9/2012 | Brooke Gilliam |
| Q: You're amazing! :-D I also have a client that is a horrendous nail biter, she has a wedding in ... A: I love using full well tips for a really durable nail. I use CND's gel glue to adhere them, it works ... | ||
| Create My Own Nail Polish Brand | 1/5/2012 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I am interested to go to a chemistry lab and make formulas. A: Here's an article from Nails Magazine about private labeling: ... | ||
| Glitter nail tips | 1/5/2012 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: Is it possible to use glitter nail tips with acrylic. Can you use them together? and will they last? ... A: No problem you just prep the tip the same way as you would with a normal tip but careful not to file ... | ||
| Glitter nail tips | 1/5/2012 | Brooke Gilliam |
| Q: Is it possible to use glitter nail tips with acrylic. Can you use them together? and will they last? ... A: As long as the glitter tips have a rough surface, the acrylic should adhere well. If it is shiny, ... | ||
| juilette nails wraps | 12/13/2011 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: .I live in las vegas and I only been a manicursit for 3 years. I really would like To learn how to ... A: I've been searching for years for another nail tech who does these, hoping to learn from an ... | ||
| Heat cured top coats | 11/20/2011 | amber Edwards |
| Q: After a long hiatus I have decided to begin using nail polish. I want the manicure to last and I ... A: Im not a big fan of these products. This is not used in proffessional salons it is more of a home ... | ||
| nails lifting | 11/4/2011 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I had my nails done,then about 4days later they started lifting but not around the cuticle. They ... A: I have used LCN for years it's a great product but it is very temperamental on tips. I only sculpt ... | ||
| nail lacquers or gels | 10/24/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I recently visited a friend in Germany and remarked on her beautiful nails - medium length and with ... A: Elsa, thank you for visiting AllExperts. Elsa, I could not agree more with th nail techs you've ... | ||
| glue manicure | 10/23/2011 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I would like to know if a glue manicure requires use of the UV lamp..I would like to avoid that, as ... A: A glue manicure should NOT require using a UV lamp. The glue is set either by letting it air dry or ... | ||
| gel overlays | 10/20/2011 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I have been having nail gel overlays done at my beautician but as these have to be done every two ... A: Let me begin by explaining that there are several products and manufacturers available outside the ... | ||
| soakable gels | 10/18/2011 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I am a nail tech in a salon where I cannot do acrylics because of the poor ventilation. Is there a ... A: Are you looking for a gel that you can use ON artificial nails? Or a gel you can use to DO ... | ||
| Finding a mentor | 10/13/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I have been doing nails since 1998, but took an 8 year break from them because I moved away from the ... A: Karen, Thank you for contacting AllExperts. Either direction you take is good, however there so ... | ||
| college assignment 214 | 9/29/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: state the importance of using the correct products,tools,equipment and techniques. A: Kellie, thank you for visiting AllExperts. The importance of using correct products would certainly ... | ||
| Nail Polish | 9/22/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I hope you can answer a query I have, one so far that no one has been able to answer. My fingernails ... A: Kerry, thank you for visiting all experts. It was not clear from your question whether or not it ... | ||
| pink and white acrylic nails | 9/3/2011 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I've been practicing doing my own pink and white nails and have some questions. what do you think ... A: The best way is to apply white first then just bump the pink up next to it. This will give you a ... | ||
| acrylic sculpt | 9/2/2011 | Jenni Draper |
| Q: I did an acrylic sculpt on a very short nail, when I took the form off the free edge was still soft ... A: The acrylic on the nail bed will cure quicker because it has the heat from the nail bed curing it as ... | ||
| Gel product | 8/27/2011 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I've been IBD gel over 20 year all of a sudden I am allergic to it. Is there another you can ... A: As you apparently have built up an allergy for gel in general and noot just for IBD I am afraid ... | ||
| gel top coat over acrylic | 8/17/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I want to find out if I can ask for "pink and white acrylic with gel top coat." My daughter says ... A: Susan, Thank you for visiting AllExperts. If I understand you correctly, you are asking if you put ... | ||
| gel top coat over pink acrylic | 8/17/2011 | Jenni Draper |
| Q: My daughter says that when she gets her nails done they do "pink and white acrylic with a gel top ... A: Yes that's correct you can ask for this, the top coat is cured as a pose to air dryed topcoats, ... | ||
| weak nails | 8/16/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I HAVE WEAK,THIN NAILS AND I HAVE HEARD THAT USING GARLIC ON YOUR NAILS CAN STRENGTHEN THEM. IS ... A: Louise, Hi! Develop-10 is a clear base and top coat. When you apply it place it on the back of the ... | ||
| UV substitute for gel nails | 8/15/2011 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I would like to know if i have the gel but don't have the saloon UV lamp, is there any other ... A: You will need a UV lamp to do gels. Gel will cure under sunlight, but it will take a long time-- ... | ||
| weak nails | 8/12/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I HAVE WEAK,THIN NAILS AND I HAVE HEARD THAT USING GARLIC ON YOUR NAILS CAN STRENGTHEN THEM. IS ... A: Louise, thank you for visiting AllExperts. I'm Pamela Golightly and I am a Natural Nail Care ... | ||
| what did i get on my nails ? | 8/6/2011 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
| Q: I went to a nail tech to do my France nail to strength my nail . She didn't use a bonder or a primer ... A: Kat'arxin, as milisoume ellinika!!! I esto greeklish! Loipon.... Tha psakso to sygkekrimeno salon ... | ||
| nails falling off | 8/3/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: In October, 2010, I had acrylic nails applied. About a month after removing them, a middle finger ... A: Patti, Thank you for visiting AllExperts. I cannot be sure, because I can't see the lifting nails ... | ||
| manicure for wedding | 8/3/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I am hopeful that you can help with my question. First off a bit of background on my nails - they ... A: Adrienne, Congratulations and thank you for visiting AllExperts. I can make a couple of suggestions ... | ||
| Sudden Allergy to False Nails | 7/31/2011 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I have been getting acrylics for about a year now. I did the tip to start but since then I just get ... A: What I suggest is taking those nails off, any allergy is no good. When you decide to get something ... | ||
| Gelish nail polish | 7/29/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I have been trying to do the Gelish manicure for weeks now with the polish peeling off in 3-5 days ... A: Linda, hello my name is Pamela, thank you gor visiting AllExperts. I don't work with the gel polish ... | ||
| Nail polish on gel | 7/25/2011 | Joanna Webb |
| Q: Is it possible to put nail polish over a gel nail and then seal it with the UV top coat gel? Thank ... A: I use soak off gel and gel polishes. Gel polishes are made in colours to paint over the nail and ... | ||
| Gel Nails | 7/23/2011 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I went to the salon today and asked for gel nails. This is my first time getting gel nails but it ... A: It's acrylic. Gel is never a powder. However: it's possible that the pain you experience is from ... | ||
| shape & balance | 7/18/2011 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: what is ment by the perfect shape & balance when applying an overlay? lorien x A: Perfect shape and balance has to do with the standards of the brand such as the shape of EzFlow, IBD ... | ||
| what did i get on my nails ? | 7/14/2011 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
| Q: I went to a nail tech to do my France nail to strength my nail . She didn't use a bonder or a primer ... A: ...hm.... it could be many things or even a product I never heard before.... but DO NOT confuse a ... | ||
| Allergic reaction when doing acyrlics | 7/13/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I am a nail tech and I developed allergic reaction to acrylics in beauty school. My fingers are ... A: Victoria, Thank you for visting AllExperts. Victoria, this is very unfortunate. I am not a Doctor ... | ||
| Question RE: Topcoats | 7/8/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I've recently started doing my own nails, and have a few questions. First of all, if I use a ... A: So sorry for the delay I've been on vacation. Now to your question. I believe the base, top and ... | ||
| natural nails | 7/7/2011 | Pamela Golightly |
| Q: I have tried every strengthener known to man, to try and strengthen my very weak flimsy nails. They ... A: Torrie, Thank you for visiting AllExperts. So sorry about the delay, I was on vacation. Now on to ... | ||
Nail Care & Manicures
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Pamela Golightly
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Expertise
I have been a licensed manicurist, in California, and successful business owner since 1986. I can answer any question as it pertains to nail care treatments. I consider myself to be an expert in Natural Nail Care, but have had experience in all areas. I am also proficient in business building, marketing and sales development. I grew up in a Salon atmosphere, as my mother owned a salon and by the age of 15, I was responsible for all aspects of her business including, A/R, A/P, payroll & accounting. I feel I can answer most any question and if I am unable to answer any question I will direct the question to the appropriate expert.
Experience
I have experience in all areas of nail and foot care and business building.
Organizations
Who's Who of Cambridge, Support & Sponsor Walk for Breast Cancer,STAND, Nami, St Jude Children's Hospital. Local Schools, Public & Private, local sports programs, Little League, Pleasant Hill Rebels and Walnut Creek Mauraders & Walnut Creek Rotary.
Publications
Internet
Education/Credentials
Licensed Manicurist since 1986.
Awards and Honors
Who's Who of Cambridge, voted local as Best Natural Nail Care Specialist, Diablo Magazine, San Francisco Magazine, Manta and several other Internet Review sites.
Earned 6 National Awards for Outstanding Sales and Unit Developement with a National Cosmetic Company. I was rated in the top 2% of the Company's 400,000 sales staff.
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