About Lynnette Madden Expertise I am able to answer any questions regarding artificial nails, whether they pertain to acrylic, gel, resin or fiberglass/silk wraps. If someone has questions regarding manicures and pedicures, I can help in this area too.
I also can help with waxing questions, ranging from eyebrows to Brazilians for women and men.
Skin care inquires? I can help in this area also.
The only thing I cannot help with is hair questions.
Experience I have been a licensed Nail Technician in Pennsylvania for over ten years. I am also licensed in Esthetics, which deals with skin care and waxing.
I am a salon owner, having owned my own business for over eight years.
I have also been an educator for three different nail companies.
Organizations I am active online in different forums pertaining to nails, skin care and waxing.
I am also a member of the BPW.
Publications I have written articles and am a frequent contributor to NAILS magazine.
Education/Credentials Received my licenses in the state of Pennsylvania, having gone to the Lansdale School of Cosmetology.
Awards and Honors In the very first nail competition I entered in Orlando Florida, I placed 6th. I have also placed in an online competition and placed 2nd.
I am on the Professional Advisory Board for two schools and will likely be teaching some classes at one of the schools in 2009.
Question I have recently had what the shop has called "Lacquer" nails which they claim are thinner and stronger and last longer than both acrylic and gel nails. I do not see anything about this type of nail, so am wondering if this company is "scamming" me and upcharging me $5-10 more for acrylic or something else.
Answer Lori,
It is a scam. Do not get this. There is NO such thing as Lacquer Nails. You are probably seeing this at a chop shop. Run as far as you can from these places. They are using MMA and lying to the unsuspecting public. They also do not do gel nails. If they pull out a liquid and powder, this is MMA or acrylic. Gels are applied directly to the nail and cured under a UV light. They usually are thicker and most techs do not use a powder with them. It is a completely different application than the liquid and powder.
Do not get those so called Lacquer Nails. Lacquer is nothing more than polish.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
