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About Brooke Gilliam
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Expertise
Anything about manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel nails,education or becoming an educator. I own a salon, so I can help with that also.

Experience
I am the director of education for a manufacturer, I own a salon and I have been a licensed nail technician since 1987.

Organizations
American Pedicure Association

Publications
Nails Magazine and Nailpro Magazine.

Education/Credentials
Attended Ogle School of Hair Design in 1987.

   

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Red Cuticles with Acrylic Nails3/15/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I have recently started back with acrylic nails and get very red, itchy cuticles and up to the first ...
  A: This is crazy...I live in McKinney! And I have this product, what are the odds of that? I own Salon ...
Red Cuticles with Acrylic Nails3/14/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I have recently started back with acrylic nails and get very red, itchy cuticles and up to the first ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like you are allergic to acrylates, the main ingredient in the product you are ...
LCN replacement3/13/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I've been going to the same nail salon over 16 months now. I got my initial LCNs done and since ...
  A: I have been looking for an hour, and I can't find any salons that offer LCN in your city(that are ...
choice of acrylic, silk or gel nail3/13/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I would like to have as few chemicals as possible. My nails look so bad as they peel. I need nails ...
  A: Here is a recent question that I answered, so I think it covers what you are asking: -What are the ...
LCN replacement3/12/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I've been going to the same nail salon over 16 months now. I got my initial LCNs done and since ...
  A: I am with you, if your nails look fine, then leave them alone. Most of my clients replace their sets ...
Acrylic Brush3/11/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: I am visiting Bangkok and Phuket in April and want to buy a new Acrylic brush (I currently use CND ...
  A: Sure Ros, just let me know where yo are staying in either Bangkok or Phuket so we can send you the ...
Male with natural long nails3/11/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: My whole life I've had long nails I have always had to keep cut. I try to cut them relatively close ...
  A: That little piece of skin under the nail is called the Hyponichium, and many people have this ...
have i been getting gel nail??3/10/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: i have been going to the same nail salon for over 10 years. and i have always gotten acrylic. but ...
  A: It the general consensus of the professional nail industry, and my personal and professional ...
removing fake nails3/10/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: whats the best way to remove your fake nails????
  A: In case you take off gel nails you will have to file them off for there is no solvent for this ...
Confused about gel nails3/10/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: What are the pros and cons of UV gel permanent french manicure nails? My nails are always splitting ...
  A: I am going to copy and paste your questions so that I can answer each one individually. Q-What are ...
nail filing3/7/2010amber Edwards
  Q: I always hear that I should file my nails in one direction only. Which direction is that? Left to ...
  A: When you are talking natural nails it doesn't matter the direction it should just be the same ...
Gel Nails Not So Clear Anymore3/6/2010amber Edwards
  Q: I've been getting UV gel nails for a few years now and love them. In the past I got clear gel and ...
  A: Anytime you switch gel colors pink to clear or to soft white you have to remove alomost all the old ...
toxic?3/4/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: i work in a nail spa as a receptionist. the location of my desk is alongside the nailtechs working ...
  A: Please find out where the products are coming from, what brand etc. As far as I know there will be ...
BRISA GEL NAILS3/1/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: Brooke, I recently got a set of Brisa gel nails and really like them. However, I noticed that a ...
  A: I consider Tuff Enuff Nails(or TEN) to be the most durable product on the market. However, it is a ...
Nail Dryer's doubt3/1/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: I'd like to know which option you recommend to use, Nail Dryer or Solar Speed Spray or solar oil? ...
  A: I would recommend you to use a nail dryer with UV light from EzFlow/IBD brand and use speed finish ...
gel nails3/1/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: yesterday I enlongated my nails for the first time. I looked for a salon that had only gel products ...
  A: Well there is some controversy among nail techs about filing though the gel, but most of us who have ...
gel nails2/28/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: yesterday I enlongated my nails for the first time. I looked for a salon that had only gel products ...
  A: First, I'd like to commend you for doing some research before going in to get your nails done! I ...
acrylic nails2/28/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: just went back to acrylic reinforced nails (no tips) cuts, pain, redness, think I am allergic to ...
  A: It sounds like you are probably allergic to acrylates. These are found in all acrylic products, as ...
client consultation2/27/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: sylvia i;m looking for the client profile form for the nails every time i found in online i can't ...
  A: Since my area covers Thailand SE Asia I cannot assist you with the clients form or sue protection in ...
BRISA GEL NAILS2/27/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: Brooke, I recently got a set of Brisa gel nails and really like them. However, I noticed that a ...
  A: Sounds like your top gloss is not completely cured. This can happen two different ways. Firstly, it ...
Nail-Biting Recovery2/25/2010amber Edwards
  Q: I have been a nail biter for about 20 years (I'm almost 28) and I have bitten down the tips of my ...
  A: Good for you for letting your nails grow! Over that long a period of time your nail beds have been ...
new acrylics are cracking2/25/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I just got brand new acrylics (from one of the nicer salons in town). The manicurist used the ...
  A: It sounds like there may be an issue with the technician's technique or product placement. You ...
Gel nail care2/23/2010Joanna Webb
  Q: Somone suggested that I use vitamin e on my nails, when tanning, to keep them from yellowing. Will ...
  A: I'm not sure how using vitamin e will stop your nails from yellowing on a sunbed. I advise my ...
artificial nails2/20/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: Is it necessary to remove those nails after one week? If so, why?
  A: It depends on what type of enhancement you are wearing. If you have acrylic, gel or fiberglass ...
nail glues and resins2/19/2010amber Edwards
  Q: My questions is are glue and resins the same? Now the reason I ask this. I have heard gel glues ...
  A: Resin and glue are very similar, resin has a thicker viscosity, which means that glue is thin almost ...
Help!2/18/2010amber Edwards
  Q: So I am a licensed cosmetologist and during hair school I also learned to do nails. I have a client ...
  A: I understand your frustration, if she let's her nails grow as much as she can that would help a ...
Help!2/18/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: So I am a licensed cosmetologist and during hair school I also learned to do nails. I have a client ...
  A: The size does not really matter the best I can do so far is to send you our trouble shooter for ...
getting nails to stay on2/18/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: Hey Maggie! So I am a licensed cosmetologist and during hair school I also learned to do nails. I ...
  A: I know what you mean. It can be tricky to get acrylic to stick to small nailbeds. Especially if the ...
acrylic nails2/18/2010amber Edwards
  Q: i am allergic to formaldahyde. do acrylic nails have this substance., thank you
  A: if you are allergic to anything I would stay away from acrylic. Get gel put on, it is non yellowing ...
IBD Nail Intense Seal/UV Dryer2/18/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: I'm going to start using the IBD Intense seal and want to purchase a UV dryer. The dryers come in ...
  A: The IBD Intense Seal is used for acrylics and Uv Gels (same flexibility) no cleanse Ultra Seal is ...
Solar nails?2/17/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: Ok, so I have an appointment tomorrow to get nails for an event i have on staurday. the thing im ...
  A: http://afishwithabicycle.blogspot.com/2008/10/myth-of-solar-nails.html You can read my long rant ...
IBD Nail Intense Seal/UV Dryer2/16/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: I'm going to start using the IBD Intense seal and want to purchase a UV dryer. The dryers come in ...
  A: To be honest with you I prefer the 16 watt IBD Jet 5000 to work with although I can also work with ...
pedicure2/14/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: Hoi Sylvia, Weet jij een goede pedicure in BK? Wij gaan om de 3 maanden naar Thailand maar eens in ...
  A: Ik heb de volgende informatie voor je en raad aan deze meneer even te benaderen hij werkt in het ...
SOAK OFF AXXIUM GEL BASE2/13/2010Joanna Webb
  Q: I CURED NAILS THREE TIMES TOTAL OF 6 MINS EACH HAND AND NAILS ARE TACKY. IM USING A RAPIDCURE BY P N ...
  A: This could be because: 1) Your UV bulbs could be to old 2) Your gel is too thick so is not curing ...
ibd colored gels2/12/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: I just started using the colored gel....love it.But I'm looking for one from ibd that is close to ...
  A: I don't use IBD, so I have no idea which color would be close to Bogata Blackberry. OPI does make ...
gel nails2/11/2010amber Edwards
  Q: why would you ADD FIBRE to GEL?
  A: Renee, Fibergass helps when you have a crack or a bad break to keep it stonger so it will not ...
acrylic nail break2/8/2010Maggie Franklin
  Q: Its not too far down but how do I get my nail to grow back..I want to get it repaired as soon as ...
  A: It sounds like the nail didn't break so far down that it bled and left the nail bed (the part of ...
Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail technicians required2/8/2010Sylvia de Rijke
  Q: We are looking for two Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail/Wax technicians required in Jordan. ...
  A: I need your email address so I can let people who are interested conact you directly. Thank you ...
UV curing lamp tubes2/7/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: How many hours approximately, does a UV tube for curing UV gel nails, is best to work with, giving ...
  A: Because there are so many variables on the life of a bulb, I thought it best to give you a link to a ...
Nails2/6/2010Brooke Gilliam
  Q: Are fake gel French manicured nails passe? How best to keep inside of nail clean? What's in fashion ...
  A: Good question, and this is widely discussed in the nail community. Some believe that it is a classic ...

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