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| Onymyrrhe | 9/5/2008 | Megan |
Q: Can you tell me about this product? It's called Onymyrrhe and is supposed to applied each night to ...
A: Onymyrrhe is different from all other Nail Strengtheners. Onymyrrhe is applied, once daily, to the ...
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| gel reaction | 9/3/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: 8 hours after her infill the area around her nails became very itchy.the next morning the skin was ...
A: Im sorry to hear about your client. This is definately irritation and it sounds like it is coming ...
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| Gel Powder Nails | 9/2/2008 | Megan |
Q: When i lived in Albany, NY where i went to college, i used to get gel powder manicures/tips at my ...
A: Well there are a few differnces I have found between acrylic and Gels. One is the differnce in ...
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| Itches fingers after a fill | 9/2/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for 7 years now at the same place. I have never had a problem. ...
A: Rebecca, It sounds like you may be allergic to something! It could be that they are using a new ...
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| PINK AND WHITE | 9/2/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I would like to know if I can put clear polish over my pink and white, They are done with pink and ...
A: Most gels and gel topcoats are very good at blocking UV light, which means that gels rarely yellow ...
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| Allergic Reaction | 9/1/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have had my nails done for years....after my last new set the skin under my nail beds burned for ...
A: Maria, Im not sure what caused your reaction. It could have been a number of things! Sometimes ...
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| "Healthy Nails" | 8/31/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been a nail tech for 18 years, I have always used acrylic, Creative for the past 10+ years. ...
A: Well I definitly understand your problem! I have found that when I work in spas, Gel nails work ...
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| ibd yellowing aryclic nails | 8/30/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: i've rang up the company and they say the product is not expired and it must be my brush but i clean ...
A: The shape and type of bristle are really important. I use CND brush cleaner. I would stick with ...
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| Gel Powder Nails | 8/29/2008 | Megan |
Q: When i lived in Albany, NY where i went to college, i used to get gel powder manicures/tips at my ...
A: you know I have been doing this for over 8 years and never heard of this until recently. It is very ...
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| Ruined Nail Polish | 8/29/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I had a manicure done on Wednesday evening (now Friday) and I've got marks (I assume from bed linen) ...
A: Im sorry i didnt pick this up a few days ago. i have been away for the weekend. Nail enamel takes ...
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| ibd yellowing aryclic nails | 8/29/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: i've rang up the company and they say the product is not expired and it must be my brush but i clean ...
A: It sounds indeed like your brush is not clean. Be sure to fan your brush when cleaning and that your ...
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| pink and white acylic nails | 8/26/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I finally found a nail technician I like because he shapes my nails the way I really like; he knows ...
A: Powders come in all kinds of shades and even solid colors. You're best bet is to see if you can talk ...
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| rash | 8/26/2008 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I have a client who has had IBD gel nails for over 3 years. The last two fill ins she breaks out ...
A: It looks like she has developed an allergy but before we make hasty conclusions check the use of the ...
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| scaling of nails along with discoloration | 8/25/2008 | Megan |
Q: ..my nails started scaling about 2 months back(the left index and the middle finger-which is the ...
A: No i don't think the cigg. or marijuana have anything to do with it! I would advise you to see a ...
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| Acrylic nail mishops | 8/25/2008 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
Q: i am learning how to do acrylic nails and i practice on friends nails but they keep falling off ...
A: In order to answer your question I need you to describe me every step you follow in order to see ...
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| Bio Sculpture gel | 8/24/2008 | Megan |
Q: Did you receive the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information on the Bio Sculpture gel product. ...
A: You know, I am not too familiar with the Bio sculpt gels and what exactly causes an allergic ...
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| Gel polish and toe skin | 8/24/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: I have 2 Xtion........1: I want to implement gel polish into my business and I like to use all top ...
A: Carol- Hello, Gel polish is great to add to your list of services. I love IBD or naillites.IBD makes ...
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| Fix for Bitten Nails | 8/23/2008 | Megan |
Q: I don't have extensive knowledge regarding the different techniques etc. performed by nail care ...
A: Selena, That is called pink and white acrylics. And Yes it does some damage to your natural nail but ...
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| artificial nails when allergic to adhesives | 8/22/2008 | Heather Reynosa-Davis |
Q: I am allergic to adhesives and once when I used artificial nails my natural nails dissolved ...
A: I hate to tell you this, but it's impossible for your natural nails to be dissolved unless you put ...
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| UV gel nail extensions | 8/21/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I have had gel nail extensions since March this year and have just recently bought the kit and UV ...
A: Sorry to hear about your sore finger. I can sympathise as I have naturally thin nail plates, and if ...
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| toenail problem | 8/21/2008 | Jackie Ebarb |
Q: my question is: about a month and a half ago i noticed one of my toenails on my right foot fell off. ...
A: My first question to you would be: Are you a runner? Are you some other kind of athlete? Have you ...
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| gel nails | 8/21/2008 | Heather Reynosa-Davis |
Q: I have been doing gel nails for 10 years. Every now and then, I get a client who breaks them all ...
A: First off, know that the body's cells completely turnover every so many years- not all clients have ...
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| Acrylic nails causing lung problems | 8/20/2008 | Heather Reynosa-Davis |
Q: I started learning acrylic nails last year at college, during this time I started to get coughs and ...
A: The most important thing about what we do for a living is KNOWING our products, and the science ...
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| acrylic nails | 8/20/2008 | Jackie Ebarb |
Q: Last November I received a set of acrylic nails. I have had no problems, just slight lifting of one ...
A: Ellen, My first response would be NO. Removing and reapplying the nails means that you are going to ...
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| THIN, THIN, THIN NAILS AFTER ACRYLIC | 8/19/2008 | Jackie Ebarb |
Q: My natural nails were LONG, STRONG, and BEAUTIFUL for 30 years. But as mayor of our city and working ...
A: Maryann, Nail condition does change as we age our nails age as well and this can cause thinner ...
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| polish question | 8/18/2008 | Megan |
Q: I would like my nails polished pink first... and then I would like the tips polished white as with a ...
A: Well That is not how it is done. First you paint on the white and go back and correct the line to be ...
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| gel nails | 8/18/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for about 11 years now. In the past six months I have noticed ...
A: You need to find a nail technician who is familiar with product chemistry and is willing to share ...
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| Stay w/natural or try something else | 8/17/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have never had tips, acrylic, gel, solar or any artificial nails. My nails look good and I ...
A: Donna, You know that's a tough choice. Natural nails are a wonderful thing to have in my opinion ...
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| Pink and White acryllic nails | 8/15/2008 | Heather Reynosa-Davis |
Q: I found a technician who does the shape of my nails great. However, they are supposed to be pink ...
A: Find a tech who does what you are PAYING them to do!!! Shop around, check referrals, stuff you ...
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| Nails | 8/15/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have always had a gel put on top of my nails as a final coat instead of top coat and sat under the ...
A: yes please let me know how they work out for you! I will have to do some research and see what I can ...
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| Nails | 8/15/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have always had a gel put on top of my nails as a final coat instead of top coat and sat under the ...
A: you know I have never heard of a powdered gel. That doesn't even make any sense? Gel is a GEL. And ...
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| Trouble with Gel Nails | 8/14/2008 | Heather Reynosa-Davis |
Q: I don't usually get my nails done, but several days ago I got a set of gel nails put in.. Now I read ...
A: If your tech doesn't understand what a rebalance is, there is no point in asking for one ;) If you ...
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| Nail care | 8/14/2008 | Heather Reynosa-Davis |
Q: I have had pink and white acrylics on for several months and am considering having them removed. ...
A: Well first things first, make sure they are removed properly! You will need to have them removed ...
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| ruined polish | 8/13/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I have had a problem lately with 3 of my clients. Twice the polish of a pedicure came off veery ...
A: The soak should be fine. It only seems to be a problem soaking nails with some clients. Maybe with ...
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| Salons in Redlands area that apply UV Gel | 8/13/2008 | Megan |
Q: I just found this site...and found you! wow, your ratings are amazing! Anyways, I've been wearing ...
A: Yes I used to do nails in redlands. I was at a shop called serendipity. Which is very good but they ...
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| gel nails | 8/13/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: so if gel and acrylic are basically the same is there anything that good for your nails beacuse i ...
A: Gel and acrylic are not the same. Gel are more flexible and bend with your natural nails,cured using ...
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| Advise and Reference | 8/12/2008 | Megan |
Q: I don`t want fake nails, but I would like to have strong and nice nails. A friend told me about gel ...
A: You can definitely ask for that. Its called a Gel overlay. And Just so you are clear on things It ...
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| ruined polish | 8/12/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I have had a problem lately with 3 of my clients. Twice the polish of a pedicure came off veery ...
A: Im assuming that you are used to the heat in your country, so that shouldnt be the cause?!! Does ...
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| gel nails | 8/11/2008 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
Q: i just got my nails done friday and it is monday now, and at the base of some of my nails it looks ...
A: first of all...I wish you all the best for your wedding. Secondly, of course you have to go back ...
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| Advise and Reference | 8/11/2008 | Megan |
Q: I don`t want fake nails, but I would like to have strong and nice nails. A friend told me about gel ...
A: Well the first thing you said is I don't want fake nails. So to me you answered your Own question! ...
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