Nail Care & Manicures/Questions Answered by Expert amber Edwards
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Heat cured top coats | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: After a long hiatus I have decided to begin using nail polish. I want the manicure to last and I ... A: Im not a big fan of these products. This is not used in proffessional salons it is more of a home ... | |
| nails lifting | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I had my nails done,then about 4days later they started lifting but not around the cuticle. They ... A: I have used LCN for years it's a great product but it is very temperamental on tips. I only sculpt ... | |
| pink and white acrylic nails | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been practicing doing my own pink and white nails and have some questions. what do you think ... A: The best way is to apply white first then just bump the pink up next to it. This will give you a ... | |
| Sudden Allergy to False Nails | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have been getting acrylics for about a year now. I did the tip to start but since then I just get ... A: What I suggest is taking those nails off, any allergy is no good. When you decide to get something ... | |
| Pink and White powder New Set | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: i have a question regarding the pink and white powder new set, as today 6-12-2011 i got them in the ... A: You nails should never hurt when you get a set done. Make sure when you get nails you don't let the ... | |
| Gettin my nails done | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: !! I been gettin my nails done since 2006 I never had a problem then about 3 years ago everytime I ... A: You are without a doubt allergic to acrylic. You should try Gel nails.But make sure you go to a ... | |
| Nails | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have been getting acrylic nails done on and off for years. I changed salons in January of this ... A: you without a doubt have an allergy, it's time to take break and get some good old fashion ... | |
| microbond top coat | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I purchased opi microbond top coat to use over my natural nails . i paint my nails with regular ... A: It sounds like a simple fix! When you put on most UV top coats there is a Residue that is left over ... | |
| Big Toenail fell off | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I mashed my big toe, my toenail turned black and then finally it fell off leaving about a 1/4 inch ... A: I would find a salon that does gel nails , and have them Sculpt you a new toenail. They look great ... | |
| Removing acrylic nails with gel overlay | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I was in a hurry today and make the mistake of choosing to try something new and go with a french ... A: Sorry for the delay. Ok so the best thing for you to do will take some time but will pay off in the ... | |
| wattage of lamp bulbs | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a current Nail-Tech. student, my class mate had a bulb from her table lamp burst during a ... A: First always follow the recommendation on the box for lamps. I'm glad noone was hurt in this ... | |
| Damage from gel nail polish | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: For the past few months I have been wearing gel nail polish (OPI and Shellac). I decided to give my ... A: Shellac should requires no filing to the top of the natural nail! So the filling is where the damage ... | |
| Axxiom gel polish | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I had this polish done at a salon and loved it. I have my cosmetologist license, so I got the ... A: Did you wipe them clean with a cleaner after the top coat? Each layer you cure has a tacky residue, ... | |
| gel powder | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have done gel nails for 21 years. Recently one of my customers had to have her nails while she was ... A: What you have explained has nothing to do with gel! It is however a acrylic or form of fiberglass. ... | |
| nail problems | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i too developed an allergy to something in the acrylics and after every fill in endured 2 days of ... A: I suggests you look for a real gel nail salon . Usually this will be a spa or well known place! Gel ... | |
| Formed allergic reaction to nail liquid monomer | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: For the past several months my eyes have been very sensitive, they crack and peel around the lids ... A: My first suggestion is take off the acrylic and put on a gel! A gel nail is in a gel form when it is ... | |
| uv top coats | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Amber, I am using the creative shellac product with great success. Does anyone offer a uv top coat ... A: I haven't found a UV top coat that works on natural nails.Thats why Shellac is such a hit because UV ... | |
| Acrylic Overlay | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: This question may be a bit long winded, I'm so sorry. Anyway, I have really nice, long and strong ... A: If I were you I would get gel nails, they are less damaging to Your natural nails! Make sure were ... | |
| Sensitivity to something | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a sensitivity problem. I thought it was just primer used in applications of acrylic or gel ... A: Ok so, there is no primer for gel nails!I have to ask were do you go to get your nails done? A gel ... | |
| UV gel | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I want to start doing my nails using uv nail gel.Had it done in a salon for years and never paid ... A: I can't recommend a product only because you need to be a license professional to buy most of them. ... | |
| gel | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Can you apply uv gel over regular nail polish? Thanks Nats A: You can only put a UV top coat that is made for polish over polish. If you apply a gel over polish ... | |
| gel nail manicure | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I live in northern CA, had an OPI gel nail manicure on the east coast which according to one of ... A: Any of the light cured manicures need to be removed by a nail tech or with acetone remover at home. ... | |
| Permanent Gel Manicure | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I just got a permanent french gel manicure. The owner said I would need to have it filled every 2-3 ... A: Well first lets make sure you really have on gel. When gel is applied it looks like gel coming out ... | |
| Biogel nail lifting | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have what looks like a small area on the side of my thumbnail that apears to be lifting..if I ... A: If it is that small of a spot it will grow out no problem. You need to keep it dry,no moisture and ... | |
| Biogel nail lifting | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have what looks like a small area on the side of my thumbnail that apears to be lifting..if I ... A: I don't know how large of a space is lifted so I can't be sure if this will help. If you have a ... | |
| Gel supplies | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm just getting started in nail art. I want to use nail gel over my nail art (2D and 3D)to seal it. ... A: If you are using gel you should use the sealer that is in that line. Some gel sealers don't work ... | |
| Nail Damage | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I too have taken my glue on nails off my fingers as I have been wearing them for 25 years. My nails ... A: At this point what you have described I would not use any product except oil and or lotion. You can ... | |
| What is Gel Powder? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Today I went to a salon in Melbourne to get my nails done & asked for gel (I usually get acrylic). ... A: You are correct it is a scam to get you to pay more! A true gel nail is in a gel form until cured ... | |
| /. | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: what can happen if you use the incorrect filing technique? xxx A: That is a very open ended question. alot of different senerios can take place. You can permanently ... | |
| harmony gelish nails | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I found that the light colors in the gelish will cure and have no problems. Yet the darker colors ... A: Honestly there is no comparison from harmony to shellac. If you decide to work out the kinks try to ... | |
| Manicure was not gel, how do I get it off! | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to a salon and asked for gel nails. I had done a little bit of research before I ... A: Sorry to hear about the nail misunderstanding. Allot of these on the corner salons don't care what ... | |
| Mercia buff off gel | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: my name is Maria, based in Durban, South Africa. I qualified as a Nail technician in 2002 using Bio ... A: Honestly this product is a lower end product that anyone can get meaning your clients can go to the ... | |
| acrylic staying on nails | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have what my nail tech calls ski slope nails, the acrylic does not stay on long enough to grow ... A: I would try Gel nails, a brand like enVogue would probably work better. the gel is softer so it will ... | |
| own nail lifting under gel nail | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have ben getting bio seeweed gel nails from a reputable salon for 3 years now with no ... A: No worries you did a little damage to your natural nail it will not effect the gels but I would keep ... | |
| Gel nails | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: i'm especially confused about the variety of gel nails (i understand what acrylics are, as they've ... A: This can all be confusing,First Gels are Gels they all need to be light cured. LCN is a good ... | |
| gel nails | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: . thanx tracy xx A: I can't tell you what you did wrong! I don't know what product you used,what lamp,cleaner, brush ... | |
| gel nails | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: i have had acrlic nails for about 20 years & never had any problems- i am interested in getting a ... A: Ok this is the deal, acrylic nails have a primer that is needed for adhesion, this primer has an ... | |
| juliette wraps | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in the Juliette wraps. I like the french tip manicures, but they only last a week ... A: These wraps claim to help nail growth because there is no filing to the natural nail in order to ... | |
| Gel Acrylic Aritificial Fill | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I am Xavier, a nail tech from Providence, Rhode Island and I have a question please: I had a client ... A: I have heard of something similar but not these exact steps. The only time I have heard of this done ... | |
| Gel topcoat | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: How can I remove gel topcoat from a natural nail, and is this safe for my nails? A: It depends on what you have on!Is it only a top coat on your natural nail or do you have acrylic on ... | |
| Gel Nails | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I've recently had many bad "gel fills." I leave the salon and my nails look great. A few hours or ... A: There are two things this could be one the tech is not sealing over the free edge of the nail which ... | |
| can nails still breathe with silk wrap? | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have acrylic nails and have done for years but my real nails are so weak, if i opted for the silk ... A: Your nails will be very weak when you remove them and the only thing you can do to help them get ... | |
| how do you become certified to do nails? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I was looking at learning how to do nails. I've always loved nail art, and frequently do my own ... A: I don't know the state you are in but I am assuming that your state licenses? If this is the case ... | |
| Blue Hue to Black Acrylic Nails | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I love black nails but I work a lot with my hands. So in trying to keep my nails looking good I ... A: Unfortunately acrylic is not going to be the blackest black. You could try a UV black gel polish ... | |
| nail ridges and fake nail safe for all the time? | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: 1. i have a problem of ridges and nail braking vertically 2. how good and safe is fake nail? 3. will ... A: I would put a thin coat of gel on your nails it will serve as protection, you will have to have them ... | |
| gel manicure | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: have gotten 3 gel polish manicures (not gel nails) so far and like them--am concerned because they ... A: To answer your question yes over time the no chip manicure is very bad for your nails, The tech ... | |
| Acrylic adhesion. | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I use competition by OPI. Lately I can't seem to get the acrylic to stick where I can't just peel it ... A: I think you should ask OPI if they can get you replacements for your product or if there is a lot # ... | |
| Solar Nails | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I do my own nails here at home. I recently purchased CND Radical Solar travel kit from ebay. I also ... A: Unfortunately all acrylic will yellow!! If you use to much primer they will yellow faster also your ... | |
| "lifting" on artificial nails | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have very thin, weak, oily nails. Over the years, I have tried silk, acrylic and solar nails, but ... A: If you have weak nails do not do gel polish!!!! Gel polish gets soaked off every time you go in, ... | |
| GELS OR POWDER AND GLUE PERMANENT FRENCH | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A MANICURE EVERY WEEK AND FOR THE SUMMER I LIKE TO DO FRENCH.MY NAILS ARE NATURAL AND ARE ... A: Ok so you just want your polish to stay! I wouldn't use glue it is just as damaging and drying!! I ... | |
| acrylic nails | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: i am looking to do my own acrylic nails i have seen sets that have all the acrylic powder and ... A: You need a primer when applying acrylic.It is harder than it looks! The products that the consumer ... | |
| Acrylics | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I've been a certified nail tech for 5 years now, but I mainly concentrated on natural nail services ... A: If you are looking for a change I would suggest getting a few sample kits.That way you wont spend a ... | |
| nail filing | 3/7/2010 |
| 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 Anymore | 3/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Nail-Biting Recovery | 2/25/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| nail glues and resins | 2/19/2010 |
| 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! | 2/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| acrylic nails | 2/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| gel nails | 2/11/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Gel Overlay vs. Silk Wrap | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in removing my acrylic nails and having a gel overlay applied, but I love the nail ... A: Ok You said you had an overlay put on top of your natural nails! The seal gets compromised depending ... | |
| UV top coat | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: i am a nail professional! I've been working out of my house for 25 years and am licenced.My ... A: Most artificial products carry there own sealer. You mentioned you are doing nails now, I would call ... | |
| Best acrylic | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I've been using Creative Acrylics on my clients but I cant find it anymore where I live so I've ... A: Have you tried contacting Creative directly? They would be able to tell you either who sells ... | |
| Gel nails brands: LCN, Calgel, Brisa, etc | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could explain the difference among these 3 brands of nail gels. While I realize ... A: Most of these brands share allot of the same components.For a tech it really depends on what ... | |
| Silk Nails | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Do you know what powder to use to apply silk nails and where to order the powder Thank you Terry A: It all depends on the product you happen to be using. I would use products that come from the same ... | |
| IBD Ultra Seal - troubleshooting | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm new in this and have just watched and read the IBD DVD and Booklet included in the set i've ... A: One common mistake is using anything to wipe the nail before sealing. Don't cleans or touch with ... | |
| broken acrylic nail | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: my shower curtain rod fell on my nail this morning.. the acrylic nail is still attached but blood is ... A: I know how bad this must be hurting. The best thing to do is make sure it is dry, then put super ... | |
| gel topcoats | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Could you recommend a product which can be used on natural nails that will give the durability, ... A: In my opinion all topcoats will chip or wear off the edge. I really like the gel polish that has ... | |
| brisa white gel nail application | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: i am applying brisa white gel ad it is still sticky after 30 min and curing under a uv light why is ... A: Meaghan, When using the Brisa white There are a few things you might want to double check. Gel ... | |
| acrylic nails | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: She was diagnosed with breast cancer and has had a series of chemotherapy and radiotherapy ... A: Any product you have put on will need some sort of buffing or filing done to the natural nail. If I ... | |
| Nail Drill | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing gel nails for 5 years now,my customers where happy, however I find a lot of ... A: You will have to call the Texas department of professional regulations, I am not sure what they ... | |
| Bumpy nails | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been having a problem with bumpy nails. I orignally thought it was old nail varnish that was ... A: Without seeing your nails I can't be sure what it is! You can try using a white buffing block to ... | |
| silk wraps | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: ok so i have silk wraps for 2 months and im growing my nails for them to be all the same length ... A: Sorry to say but anytime you put any artificial product on your nails it weakens them! The old ... | |
| hi! | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: can u plz tell me what z the easiest n simplest way 2 do menicure n pedicure i live in hostel at the ... A: soak hands or feet in warm water and use an exfoliates to remove any dead skin! an defoliant can be ... | |
| LCN loses shine on dominant hand | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: After all most 5 years of bi-weekly silk wrap manicures, I've started to get LCN nails done on a ... A: In my experience with LCN sometimes all it takes is wiping your nails off with some alcohol you ... | |
| False nail clipper/Edge cutter UV gel | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I do my own gel nails, that is I have overlays of gel on my natural ones. I don't use any false ... A: Racheal, I would not use the nail clippers if you aren't familiar with them not only could you ... | |
| problems with topcoat | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: when i do encased nails i observe that when i apply the top coat to the nail it sometimes gets ... A: Are you talking about applying polish or an acrylic sealer? If It is polish the top coat is either ... | |
| How to prevent acrylics from popping off | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I went to manicuring school 2 years ago, but decided not to pursue it. So occasionally I will do my ... A: Review the directions for the specific acrylic you are using. The order you have written down of ... | |
| UV Top Coat over Nail Enamel | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me if it is effective to use the UV Shiny Top coat set over a nail enamel application ... A: There are acrylic sealers and uv top coat I wouldn't suggest useing Top coat for a sealer or vise ... | |
| Gel over polish | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Can you use IBD intense gel over nail polish? Or any gel over polish. Please advise. A: I dont advise using an actual gel over polish. It will probably peel because peroduct sticks to ... | |
| itching fingers.! HELP PLZ | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: earlier today i went and got my nails done and now all of of a sudden they are itching very bad. ... A: GET THOSE NAILS OFF!!!! You are allergic to whatever they are using on you! It could still be the ... | |
| Lifting and cracking | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm a professional nailtech licensed in Mexico, I came to US since few months ago and I tried to ... A: Don't get upset it's not you its the product! Anyone can buy product from Sally's so it is not a ... | |
| smudges under gel | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I have short nails and got acrylics on for length with gel on top. I think that the acrylics were ... A: It sounds to me like the french is not done properly. Any time there is streaks or smudging, The ... | |
| New to the nail industry | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I graduated from nail school in January and just passed my boards this past month. (I had moved ... A: I would express your reservation to the owner believe me it is hard to find a good tech and knowing ... | |
| MMA? | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Ive been geetting my nails done for a few years now and all the places Ive gone to charge only $20 ... A: Attached is an article I wrote It should help! By: Amber Edwards Founder, Nail Education Group ... | |
| Gel Nails Allergy? | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have always kept my nails natural, but recently decided to start using a real gel overlay. I had ... A: Sometimes when you first put a set of nails on no matter what the product you might get lifting. ... | |
| manicure research | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: could you please answer my question , What is meant by the term contra-indication and contra-action ... A: Here are some key pionts you need to pay attention to. This is a very indepth subject I could go on ... | |
| nails | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: i want to be a nail artiest when i grow up ,what should i do first please help me out! A: In high school you can take a cosmotology course or depending on the state a nail course. so by the ... | |
| how to give artificial nail to damaged toenail | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what things I have to keep in mind when giving an enhancement to a client who has ... A: If she is not too sensitive I would smooth the nail as much as you can without causing damage. Also ... | |
| lines showing through on false nails | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have had acrylic nails, wraps and now I have what my salon calls Diamond Nails. With each, when ... A: it sound like your tech is useing a drill if this is the case those lines are called fire lines it ... | |
| Gel Forever French | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I just recently (1 week ago) got a new set of gel forever french using Creative nail products and ... A: the best thing for you to do at home is nothing! Reason being the more you mess with them the more ... | |
| Gel Forever French | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I just recently (1 week ago) got a new set of gel forever french using Creative nail products and ... A: Not all gel are created equal! If you want that perfect look all the time you might want to think ... | |
| how to give artificial nail to damaged toenail | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what things I have to keep in mind when giving an enhancement to a client who has ... A: There is a product out called Pedique it is made for toenails there is a slow release anti fungal ... | |
| gel nails | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: for the past few months I am getting a reaction after I have my gel nails filled. It starts about 2 ... A: I would like to ask you a little about the gel you have on! does this product have an odor? is it a ... | |
| silk wraps | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I currently get pink and white done to my nails and I have for years. I now want my real nails to ... A: unfortunately there is no artificial product that is not going to damage your nails! Any product ... | |
| White Tips | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Am I the only person who gets their nails done who wants their nails to look natural? Ideally, I ... A: I understand your delema and I might have a solution look up LCN nails website they can tell you who ... | |
| Marks on nails from instrument | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have had my acrylic nails filled at different salons and seem to have the same problem when I get ... A: I'm assuming you are speaking of a drill that is used at certain salons to file and shape the nails ... | |
| Fake Nails | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions. Every time I get my nails done at a nail salon, it cost me $30-50, they ... A: There are other options! I have one client that no matter what I use nothing stays on her longer ... | |
| nail discoloration | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I had a new set of nails (gel) put on last week. I went back this week for a refill (clean up). (My ... A: One thing that comes to mind isold product now this doesn't mean she had old Product .maybe what she ... | |
| gel nails | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I just had gel nails put on. Can you file these nails like regular nails or will it chip the gel. ... A: I would not suggest filing your gel nails.There is a seal that holds everything together if you ... | |
| Base Coat | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I painted my nails and used a base coat but it didn't seem to do what its suppose to. My nail polish ... A: A base coat really only helps protect the nail from staining. If you feel that your polish stays on ... | |
| Artificial nails | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I had previously gotten acrylic nails and I loved them, I got white tips. However, I frequent a ... A: I LOVE GEL NAILS!! they are odorless,vaporless,non toxic and do not yellow. And one more bonus they ... | |
| Swimming every day | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I prefer medium pink gel to acrylic nails because they look more natural. But I have been in the ... A: I am not sure what you mean by medium pink gel! If your nails are cracking and falling off it could ... | |
| nails without grinding? | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I've had pink and whites in the past and stopped having my nails done because I really dislike the ... A: yes there is another alternative, you will need to find a tech that files by hand! Finding them ... | |
| Need help and advice on getting fake nails | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: The salon I would go to offers many types of sets: Pink and White Solar $50 Pink and White 47 Solar ... A: Ok here's the skinny on nails! Solar nail is just the name of a product, usually the chop shops as ... | |
| gel to acrylic | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have gels on now and would rather have acrylic. So mycan I have acrylic fills done over the gel? ... A: you can fill gel with acrylic it probably won't stick very well.and you might have to get fills ... | |
| nail polish won´t come off | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a manicure about a week ago and yesterday I decided to take the nail polish off and nothing ... A: I can only guess what the tech used. It sounds like either a uv top coat or a gel color wich looks ... | |
| Torn nail | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I stubbed my toe and the nail on my big toe cracked about halfway down my toe and ripped about ... A: great question! Actually I would suggest getting fiberglass or gel put on. There Is a product called ... | |
| artificial nails | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sealant | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ingriediance | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Acrylic Nails | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| New to acrylic nails | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| regarding acrylic powder and sable brush | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Use of sunbeds turns my acrylic nails yellow! | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| solar nails | 6/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| first fill after getting solar nails | 5/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| nails | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Sorry ,you may not deal with this but anyway !My nail ripped about 25% of the way down .i have a ... A: Nothing will make it grow back unfortunately. If the nail is still there you can have it repaired ... | |
| solar nail removal | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Does it hurt to remove solar nails by a salon person and does it damage your real nails? A: Removing nails is always damaging to the natural nail. If they are soaked off properly it should not ... | |
| Toenails | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have mild toenail fungus. Should I get a pedicure and should I be embarrased? A: Believe it or not a fungis can be spread to your other toes if the same implements were used on all ... | |
| solar nails | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I am an owner and nail tech of jazzy nail salon. I have been told that solar nail is the best nail. ... A: Solar Nail is a brand of acrylic CND makes (Creative Nail Design) you can purchase the product at ... | |
| Hangnails | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have acrylic nails and started having a problem with hangnails. I didn't think this happened with ... A: The acrylic shouldn't have much to do with hangnails.If they are really bad it could be a slight ... | |
| removing last of artificial nails | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help me. I usually do not have my nails done but found I needed something for an event. ... A: Getting acrylic nails off can be a real job! Is it your fingers that hurt or your nails? If it is ... | |
| nails | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Okay, I was filing my nails and I accidentally went really thin on the top of my nail, if that makes ... A: Ouch!! Ok there are a couple of ways you can deal with this. First you can keep putting a ... | |
| What are tha benefits of gel and silk wrap nails? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I've looked browsed through read some of your previous answers and already I feel much more ... A: Ok let's talk nails! Acrylic is Acrylic no matter what name they give it!Some salons take advantage ... | |
| Everlasting 3 Week Gel Manicure | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I've had a treatment done by a company in England known as the Everlasting Nails treatment. Its a ... A: It sounds to me like there is a flaw in the application! Have you expressed your concerns to the ... | |
| acrylic nail product enquiry | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Hi I have been having acrylic and tips to my nails non stop for the past 5 years. I am fed up of ... A: Applying artificial nails is allot harder than it looks. unfortunately you can only buy professional ... | |
| Nail overlays turning yellow | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: When I get a french manicure and get a fill, my nails look yellow. Am I asking correctly if I say ... A: If you have acrylic nails they will always yellow. polish will also yellow over time. if you are ... | |
| manicure | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: please can you tell me what the 4 main contra-indications to a manicure treatment is. thanks A: Leanne, Here are some key pionts you need to pay attention to. This is a very indepth subject I ... | |
| Intense Seal by | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Intense Seal is the prettiest top coat I have ever seen. However, it is impossible to remove except ... A: The Intense seal was made to last. This is for clients that keep there nails on for a long period of ... | |
| allergic reaction | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I had been using fake nails bought at the drugstore. I really liked them but did not want to keep ... A: I am hearing more and more of woman who are having allergic reactions. First make sure you are going ... | |
| CND Solar Nail vs Solar Nail in Salon | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I live in a VERY rural area and my options for nail care are limited. I have tried an English ... A: Unfortunately that salon is probably not being completely honest with you. Only a professional with ... | |
| LCN & Tip Removal | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: In order to break my nailbiting habit, I got tips (fake nails) with LCN gel back in Jan. Looks ... A: The great thing about LCN is that the damage is minimal.But with any product your nails will bee ... | |
| bubbles | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Lately I have had trouble with my manicures. Almost every time I paint nails, air bubbles are ... A: Air bubbles can be very frustrating, When trouble shooting start from the bottom up. have you ... | |
| Nail tech | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: i recently passed my state board test and i wanted to know what would be the first thing to do to ... A: Believe me all salons are looking for a good tech, you have your pick. Find the salons you would ... | |
| Solar nails | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I want to let my solar nails grow out on their own. If I do this will my natural nailbed be stronger ... A: If you are worried about the damage underneath I would have them thinned out and let then grow out. ... | |
| state board exam | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: im going to state board soon,and im really nervous, is it really as scary as they make it seem, or ... A: Relax don't freak out you are going to do GREAT! It is not as hard as you are working it up to be, ... | |
| Difference between... Pink & White, Solar & Acrylic | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I Just started getting my nail's done and I've had them on for about a month and a half. So this ... A: Ok Fist things first,Solar nail is just a different brand of acrylic. Acrylics are basically the ... | |
| nail bed | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: i had gotten acrylic nails over 6 months ago. ever since then, one of my nail grows with a ridge in ... A: I feel your pain, on the ring finger that's no good! usually if a nail is growing out damaged there ... | |
| bleeding cuticle | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I love getting my nails done but am concerned with the drill used. It seems that I always end up ... A: I think it is a good idea to find a new salon. This is a sanitation and disinfectant issue for this ... | |
| damaged nails | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I've been getting acrylics for six months now. I have never had any tips put on, just acrylic over ... A: I know how you feel your nails are a part of you and you feel lost without them! What you explained ... | |
| nailbed pain | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I had acrylic nails put on and filled twice. About 3 weeks after the last fill I removed them (most ... A: If the salon used a drill on your nails this could be the main reason for the pain. This happens to ... | |
| Becomming a nail technician | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking an English course and I was assigned to do an I-Search essay. I just had a ... A: The school requirement is a high school diploma When looking for a school make sure the teacher has ... | |
| file by hand | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I read one of your answers that you recommended people to look for nail techs which would file by ... A: I complete a full set or fill in 30 min with hand filing. The trick is in the prep. Always make sure ... | |
| yellowing nails | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I used acrylic for about 3 months for the strength it provides. Then I switched to gel for the last ... A: I am going by what you have told me and I think someone might have told you you have gel when you do ... | |
| light concept nail removal | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had lcn nails for over 10 years now. I can't seem to function without them. I have been told ... A: I spoke to a nurse about this matter and she told me that the reason why they have you take off your ... | |
| OPI NAIL POLISH | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had trouble sometimes with my OPI nail lacquers. Sometimes when I do a manicure the client ... A: Honestly it sounds like you are following all the right steps. The only thing I would look at is ... | |
| Natural nail broke under acrylic | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a bowler and my finger got stuck in the bowl and my natural nail bed snapped at the back of the ... A: without seeing the nail it is hard to tell you what is the proper way to handle this. If your ... | |
| nail damage after fill in appointment | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Amber I recently had my artificial nails filled in. They were lifting at the edges after only 2 ... A: Gretchen, If you remove these nails they will be very sore and will probably bother you till they ... | |
| Gel/LCN Nails | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am addicted to my fake nails and want to give them up after 4 years! Is there anything I can do ... A: The best way to transition from gel to natural would be to have your tech file them as thin as ... | |
| bubbles | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding why sometimes tiny bubbles are created when a polish is applied to the ... A: There could be a few reasons for the bubbles. older polish dust oil on the nail bed contaminated ... | |
| NAIL ART | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding swarovsky crystals. I recently put one stone in each of my natural nails ... A: I usually apply stones into wet polish then apply your top coat as usual this seems to make a big ... | |
| manicure | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: how would i recognise a condition on the hands that would require medical referral?? A: Leanne, This would be at your discretion, If something doesn't look right don't touch it. You ... | |
| manicure | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: how would i alter my manicure treatment for a client who has ridged nails?? A: When I think of ridged I think hard dry nails that break allot. If this is the case the best ... | |
| manicure | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: my client has overgrown cuticles what specialised treatment would i recommend and why? Is hot oil ... A: Hot oil can definitely be beneficial to the cuticle. OPI has a really good cuticle softener.Remember ... | |
| Contra indications | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: i still dont quiet under the contra indications bit! Is a contra indication something that is ... A: Hey Leanne, This is a subject that is easily misunderstood, don't feel thick here's the gist. a ... | |
| Acrylic Nail problem | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I tried to open something and my acrylic nail slipped. When I look at it I think what has happened ... A: Without seeing the nail I can't advise to put a new nail on. I can give you a little quick fix till ... | |
| License | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: Good day! I moved to the United States around three years ago. Where I lived, I used to do nails ... A: You need to contact the Illinois Department of professional regulations,They can be found online or ... | |
| allergy to gel nail? | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have worn gel nails for 15 years...I have been going to the same girl and about 6 months ago about ... A: It is very possible to develop an allergy at any time. First I would advise you to get them off. The ... | |
| Contra indications | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: What are the contra indications that stop a manicure from taking place?? Also what are 4 restricted ... A: Leanne, Here are some key pionts you need to pay attention to. This is a very indepth subject I ... | |
| Would bright nail polish still look good in winter? | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I kinda don't like dark colours but I wanted to get a green like this ... A: Polish has become more of a personal preference. Wear what makes you feel good. Dark colors are ... | |
| Artificial Nails | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been getting my nails done for quite some time, my problem is I can not seem to make it the ... A: There are two ways you can go about this, You can switch to overlays or you can have the gel or the ... | |
| gel nail fill | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have gone to the same place for years with no problems. My regular manicurist was out of town so ... A: There is a common misconception about gel, If your tech is using a powder and liquid it is not a ... | |
| problem after fill in | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have had acrylic nails for many years. I have a clear gel put on them and it has never been a ... A: My advice to you would be to remove those nails ASAP. You are having a bad allergic creation. Find a ... | |
| sanitation vs. disinfection? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm a new licensed tech, and I'm kind of confused about sanitation and disinfection. I've heard some ... A: Disinfection refers to the reduction of pathogens (disease causing organisms), while sanitation ... | |
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