| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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