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 My manicurist applied the gel before the nail polish and the polish didn't last more than a couple of days. Friends told me they had the gel applied as a final coat and the polish lasted. Which is the correct application?
Answer Susan,
Gel is not applied over nail polish. Gel goes ON the nails, is cured under a light. At NO time is a liquid and powder used. If it is, you do NOT have gels on your nails. Your friends probably have a UV top coat and the shop they go to is telling them it is gel. They are getting duped and probably paying more money for this.
I would need to know exactly what your tech did to know if you had true gels.
Hope this helps,
Lynnette
