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| artificial nails | 7/7/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I have terribly thin nails that break/tear regularly and as a result I keep them quite short. But ...
A: if you are looking for a good artificial nail that won't destroy your nails you should try gel. It ...
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| crystal nails | 7/2/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: i wanted to know where i can obtain the "crystal" for artificial nails. im moving to a country where ...
A: Well, since "crystal" isn't an actual nail product, I'm hoping you can give me some more information ...
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| Old Nail Polish | 7/2/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I was just going through some old nail polish I have, and I have two questions. (Please note that ...
A: The polish should be safe to use. No problem there. Staining depends on the color of the polish, but ...
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| nails | 7/2/2009 | Ambercinque |
Q: I been practicing on doing my own acrylic nails. The nails are clear and the powder to. But when im ...
A: Monica- Sounds like an application or prep problem. Be sure you are cleaning the nail plate ...
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| sealant | 7/1/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: what can be used on my natural or polished nails to keep them strong and, more importantly, keep ...
A: There are alot of products out there! You are on the ultimate quest every woman in the world is on!I ...
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| Deep Powder Manicures | 6/30/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I have been seeing in many spa & nails that they are offering deep powder manicures which are at a ...
A: This is a new one for me, as I have not yet seen or heard of "deep powder manicures." So, I did an ...
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| swollen itchy cuticles | 6/30/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I have been doing my own gel nails for about 15 to 20 years and just the last 2 times i have woken ...
A: Sorry to hear this the one finger application is no proof for the lamp. Most probably but less ...
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| gel nails | 6/30/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I have gel nails and tend to suck on my finger furing the day. Is this poisonous? Where could I ...
A: I'm going to give your question the benefit of the doubt and assume that it's legitimate and maybe ...
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| ingriediance | 6/28/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: What is in the arcrylic tips you put on people.I have had 4 infections, bacteria down below and its ...
A: This sounds like something you might want to ask your doctor about. It could be the acrylic itself ...
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| Allergy to acrylic and gel | 6/26/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I am allergic to acrylic and gel nails, have you ever heard of "Crystal" nails, they but a nail ...
A: A very popular brand name is "Backscratchers Extreme" -- many techs also refer to it as a "dip ...
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| Nail Tips | 6/26/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I have never had a professional manicure.When I let my nails grow out the tips of them are extra ...
A: The natural nail is made mostly of keratin and appears pink over the nail bed and whitish when ...
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| gel nail sensitivity | 6/25/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I have had gel nails for about a year. After my last three fill-ins, my fingers have itched ...
A: The problem is that if you are developing a sensitivity to any of the products, you need to remove ...
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| Nail Injury | 6/24/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: Due to an injury my nail is ajar to the left but still in tact. I went to the doctor because I had ...
A: I would definitely talk to your doctor about your concerns, but from my interpretation of what you ...
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| Acrylic Nails | 6/24/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: Im getting my nails done tomorrow for my prom and I'm in a dilemma. Most of the time I just get ...
A: Katie, You can have your nails done the old fashion way have them sculpted. It looks more natural ...
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| New to acrylic nails | 6/24/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I just got my first set of acrylic nails last weekend. It has been 4 days since I got them at a ...
A: I am not clear on where the gap was. is it underneath? If so the tip was not glued on properly and ...
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| never had fake nails before | 6/19/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I normally would grow my natural nails out to a nice length and then french manicure them myself. I ...
A: Sorry I thought I answered this question already but here we go: 1. I would keep your natural nails ...
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| IBD gel nails | 6/19/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: Can you tell me how to blend any seams between the old gel layer, that wasn't completely filed off, ...
A: You either file off the nail completely or you do a back fill and there is nothing in between. I ...
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| acrylic powder and sable brush | 6/17/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: My first quest is I have been buying all types of acrylic powder and none of them seem to be like ...
A: It is a bit hard for me to find out which powders you wish for but out of my own experience I work ...
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| regarding acrylic powder and sable brush | 6/17/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: My first quest is I have been buying all types of acrylic powder and none of them seem to be like ...
A: Not knowing where you are from I can suggest a few that I think are nation wide. Midcity Beauty ...
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| about the acrylic powder and the brush | 6/17/2009 | Ambercinque |
Q: My first quest is I have been buying all types of acrylic powder and none of them seem to be like ...
A: Taittiana- Hi. I do not know of an acrylic powder that is uv activated? I know of gels but not ...
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| Use of sunbeds turns my acrylic nails yellow! | 6/17/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I use sunbeds a few times a week and have found that the UV lights are turning my acrylic nails a ...
A: Unfortunately acrylics and the sealers they apply to them yellow. I can suggest you investigate Gel ...
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| New to nails | 6/15/2009 | Ambercinque |
Q: I just sent you a question regarding learning more about fake nails and you said you had answered my ...
A: Anna- Hello. I have not answered this question before from you but if you look at my past questions ...
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| solar nails | 6/14/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I have been doing solar nails for almost a year, in pink and white of course, but I wanted to know ...
A: Your tech can use any combination of colors with the Solar nails they all apply the same. Then the ...
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| gel | 6/10/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: My manicurist applied the gel before the nail polish and the polish didn't last more than a couple ...
A: Susan, Gel is not applied over nail polish. Gel goes ON the nails, is cured under a light. At NO ...
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| geland acrylic | 6/10/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I have gel nails and decided to go less expensive so I got acrylic over top and fill. I now have ...
A: Debbie, It sounds like the acrylic turned colors. If you have MMA on your nails, this is normal. Did ...
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| Laquer Nails | 6/9/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I have recently had what the shop has called "Lacquer" nails which they claim are thinner and ...
A: Lori, It is a scam. Do not get this. There is NO such thing as Lacquer Nails. You are probably ...
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| UV curing nail polish | 6/9/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: Is there a UV curing colored nail polish on the market? If so who makes it? Thanks in advance for ...
A: I'm not currently aware of such a product. However, many gel manufacturers now offer lines of ...
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| Nail Polish Manufacturers | 6/1/2009 | Ambercinque |
Q: I am looking into American nail polish manufacturers and wondering if you know of any that cater to ...
A: Tradekey.com is great for posting your needs and searching for contacts. Also for packaging try cool ...
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| waxing | 5/30/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: i am a nail tech but intersted in waxing brows,legs,ect. do I need a special lic to do this??? I ...
A: Debbie, I am not sure about Illinois, but I think you need to go back for your esthetics license. Or ...
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| yellowing of acrylic nails | 5/29/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I have had acrylic nails for 4 months now. A friend of mine got them at the same time, same ...
A: Shannon, I would be willing to bet you went to a chop shop. The product they use, MMA, will ALWAYS ...
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| first time acrylics | 5/28/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I just had acrylics put on today for the first time ever. I have never had a manicure or anything ...
A: What I think happened is the feeling of pinching (putting pressure on the top ends of the artificial ...
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| gel over acrylic | 5/28/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: or do you need to apply affix or bonding gel then cure then put your layer of gel. thanks katrina
A: Depends on the type of gel you are using. Usually, if you are applying a coat of gel over acrylics ...
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| UV gel on natural nails | 5/28/2009 | Ambercinque |
Q: I have put UV builder gel on my natural nails to make them harder.This has worked well,but now I ...
A: Betty- So this brand is not meant to soak off? Ok, unless specified on the product your using the ...
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| staining on gel nails | 5/27/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I have calgel gel on my nails and within a week they are black on the tips french or colour doesn't ...
A: Have been searching for answers for you but my best one is to contact www.calgelusa.com and ask them ...
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| first fill after getting solar nails | 5/27/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I had my first manicure not long ago. I chose solar nails in the french manicure. They were ...
A: Unfortunately Solar nails are just plain old acrylic and acrylic yellows. There is nothing you can ...
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| Gel Nails | 5/26/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I don't like going to salons to get my nails done, and I have been doing them myself for the past ...
A: DeAnna, ALL gels need to be cured. If it is not cured, it is a resin and not a gel. Do not be fooled ...
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| BCIS | 5/22/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: WHEN YOU ARE DOING MANICURIS HOW DO IT WORK WHATS ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO. bECAUSE WHEN I GET ...
A: It depends on which state you live in. Each state has its own requirements for your license. Make ...
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| Gel nails. | 5/21/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I had undergone a manicure course a few years ago. Altough it's not the same thing, I decided to ...
A: Might I just say that you have taken on quite a challenge for doing your own nails! Let's see if I ...
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| toe nail enhancement | 5/20/2009 | Liza Smith |
Q: Ive had ingrowing toenails for most of my life. Both toes have had the nails removed twice and my ...
A: Im sorry that you had your toenails removed, as the work that I have been developing with ...
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| Help in finding nail care staff | 5/20/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I hope you are doing well. This is "Hanan Assaf" from Jordan. I've been looking for a staff(girls) ...
A: Please write to Sylvia@dasydesign.com for direct messages. All the best and look forward to receive ...
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