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| rash | 8/26/2008 |
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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| Broken nail bed under gel nails? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I hope you might be able to help me. I had UV gel nail extensions done about a week ago and ...
A: Since this looks like the infection has already begun and you have a wound the best thing to do is ...
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| nail techs needed | 7/18/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to fund great nail techs for our salon/spa. There seems to be a shortage. ...
A: We have EzFlow training and job center facilities in Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines where ...
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| Toenails | 7/17/2008 |
Q: .. I have just tried a gel glue but wondered of there is a more suitable glue.
A: Basically all gel glues from respected brands such as EzFlow, IBD, Super Nail and ESN are safe to ...
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| gel overlay | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Please please tell me how to remove this gel overlay without ruining my own nails. Once nails ...
A: This nail disorder is called Onychoschizia and is caused by the following: I have copied some ...
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| color change on gel nails | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I had my nails done on July 3rd. I don't really care for the color that I chose and wanted to change ...
A: There is no limit to change your nails or color of the gel polish. IBD has created something to make ...
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| Nail Polish | 7/7/2008 |
Q: ..forgive me if you have already answered this question somewhere :) My name is Leslie-Gayle and I ...
A: Well I remember getting the same question from a certain Noel a while ago and I answered the same as ...
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| gel nails | 7/3/2008 |
Q: what are gel nails? ANSWER: Hi Keleigh, Thank you for your question, I will try to answer as easy ...
A: No not at all actually it depend a little on what you would like to do if you have long nails you ...
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| gel nails | 7/2/2008 |
Q: what are gel nails?
A: I will try to answer as easy as possible; Currently there are three nail extension systems, Fiber ...
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| problem with gel nails | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have had gel nails for more than a year and the last two times they were filled (at two different ...
A: There are people allergic to gel but very very few so far. Most of the time it is a problem which is ...
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| Peeling skin around solar nails | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have had solar nails for about two years with absolutely no problems. Then about six months ago, I ...
A: Sorry Ruth, it does not sound nice what I am going to say but this looks like a case of allergy. ...
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| Blending gel on infill | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I was searching the web and came across your site - very informative, thanks. I came across your ...
A: No problem I know what's wrong. You should change to a 180 grit file from a good brand (EzFlow, IBD) ...
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| brisa while nail paint | 6/23/2008 |
Q: can I create smile line over acrylic nails using brisa while nail paint, then cure following with ...
A: In case the Brisa brush on clear is a gel sealant I think you can yes. On natural nails it is not ...
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| nails | 6/22/2008 |
Q: can salt water at the beach harm my acrylic nails?
A: Very simple, No is the answer, salt water will not change your acrylic nails. The substance that ...
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| Tutorial on Ez Flow High Definition | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I read your tutorial on acrylic application, does this also go for the HD system? I just started ...
A: The ratio should be 2;1 to make you work "dryer" The ball should look a bit rocky at the beginning ...
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| big toe nail artificial replacement | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I had my toe nails operated on years ago as a teenager and now I have one with a nail but an ugly ...
A: Sorry for my late answer. I think that if you use a regular glue for your nail with the tough nail ...
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| acrylics are peeling! | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i am having trouble with acrylic nails. the nails are peeling at the edges, why would this be? i ...
A: Sorry for my late reply, just got back from the PC doctor with this message in the patient if you ...
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| Gel Nails | 5/5/2008 |
Q: After thinking long and hard, I decided to have my nails done with gel. However, after reading about ...
A: Although sometimes techs will mix gel with acrylic for better results thy will still need to cure ...
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| Removing gel nails | 4/10/2008 |
Q: how to remove gel nails without hurting the natural nail
A: Filing will be the only way to get rid of gel nails. The hurting depends on the skills of your ...
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| Nail gel and uv lights | 4/1/2008 |
Q: .My question is can the gel dry without the uv light? I use to use resen on my nail tips and a spray ...
A: As the name already implicates UV gel needs UV light to cure. It is not the heat but the UV rays ...
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| acrylic powder for gel nails | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have been getting gel nail for 2 yrs now, the tech uses a "different" acrylic powder for the gel ...
A: Ok that's clear. Most techs will do this to indeed make it stronger as gel seals the nail completely ...
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| acrylic powder for gel nails | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have been getting gel nail for 2 yrs now, the tech uses a "different" acrylic powder for the gel ...
A: Before I answer let me get this correct. Your tech applies Acrylic on top of gel or the other way ...
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| nail glaze top coat | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have been doing nails for about 23 years. I use Creative Nail Design products along with several ...
A: I think what you mean is either a UV topcoat and Speed Finish from EzFlow or Acrylic Bright (IBD) ...
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| Manicures | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have never gotten a manicure before, and I am just wondering how long do your nails have to be??
A: There is no specific length for nails to have a manicure done. If you have any more questions ...
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| Lifting acrylic nails | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My name is Jameelah and I have been a licensed nail technician for about five years, Right before I ...
A: We would suggest to inform with Creative if they have changed anything with the formula of the ...
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| Lifting acrylic nails | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Jameelah and I have been a licensed nail technician for about five years, Right before I ...
A: Since you have been a tech for so long and you (as I read)have been experimenting what the cause ...
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| hi! | 2/15/2008 |
Q: What is purpose of infilling/rebalancing the nails?
A: The purpose is to dress up the nail again. After a few weeks the nail has grown and on back side of ...
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| acrylic nails | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Is there any adverse reaction to having acrylic nails for a long time?
A: There are none, however you have to watch the following matters: - Make sure your technician is ...
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| need nice nails for 7 days---HELP | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am going to a wedding in fla, be there for 7 days, what can I do other than getting fake nails ...
A: Best thing to do if you do want "fake"nails is to go to a shop which is using brand products such as ...
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| gel top coat | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Whenever I finish a set of acrylic nails I put a UV gel sealant over the nail to give it shine the ...
A: Gel top coats or sealers will always shrink a bit but you can prevent this to happen by working deep ...
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| nail care | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have just had hail extentions put on and just wanted to know if i can still get a bath wash up Etc ...
A: To be 100% sure that the products has cured completely it needs 72 hours for acrylic nails and 12 ...
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| Nail files | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Why do most, if not all, metal nail files have a "notch"?
A: Please specify where this notch seems to be or send me a small picture from it? First thing that I ...
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| My nails hurt and keep breaking into the nail bed | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have worn acrylic nails for almost a year..I took them off to let them rest..and now they are ...
A: Most probable cause is the use of an inferior product to do the acrylics but let's not get into ...
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| I've just removed my acrylic nails | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Owee,Owee, Owee,!! My nails hurt and they are cutting back into the actual nail bed. I've tried ...
A: If nothing works as I explained in my last email please see a professional dermatologist. If ...
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| Aplying gel | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I was trained at nail school with Ez Flow products and use them on clients.As fas as concerning gel, ...
A: The first layer you can apply like nail polish, that makes the second layer easier to apply. But the ...
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| UV Gel Overlay over Natural Nails | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question about UV Gel Overlay being done on the natural nail. I am a 23-year old male and ...
A: It will not be harmfull nor painfull. I would suggest you have the gel overlay being sealed with IBD ...
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| MMA vs EMA | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I am a newly licensed Nail Technician and I am doing my LAST English 101 paper for college on MMA ...
A: s you have guessed I am strongly against MMA as this is hazardous to your health. MMA will ...
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| acrylic nail mix ratio problems? | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I have just started to learn how to make acrylic nails. when i mix white acrylic powder with monomer ...
A: Before I can answer your question I need to know a few things: - What brand of acrylic and monomer ...
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| stick on nails | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I am a nail tech working in Australia and recently have had 2 of my clients with stick on nails done ...
A: I would contact Miss Jacky with Amazing Shine in Korea who probably can direct you. She is the ...
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| having gel nails and being a nail tech | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am very interested in taking a nail technician course and I am also going to get gel nails done ...
A: Yes you can apply gels on any kind of nails, gel applies to any kind where as acrylics cannot apply ...
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| nails | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i am a 13 year old girl that would love to have acrylic nails done . and i no that it can really ...
A: No problem having acrylic nails when you are thirteen but keep in mind two things when you will ...
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| Gel Nails | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am a Nail technician in Nairobi kenya. The other day a fellow Nail tech told me you can remove ...
A: Hello To Nairobi, I have been there many years ago and had a great time in Mombassa. Since gel is ...
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| Acryllic nails in bangkok | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I will be visiting Bangkok in Nov-Dec and since I will be away for a total of 5 weeks I will need to ...
A: Nailovi nail shop would be an excellent choice they are located on Sukhumvit 24 here is their info: ...
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| Primer and Pink and Whites | 9/6/2007 |
Q: First, I was wondering if it would be ok to use the Bond EX primer on Tammy Taylor Product or should ...
A: I have no experience with Tammy Taylor but I recommend EzFlow primer for its reputation being safe ...
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| finger nail discoloration | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My finger and toe nails have a yellow discoloration to them. It almost resembles yellow teeth due to ...
A: It is possible that the discoloration is caused by not using a base coat underneath your normal ...
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| finger nail discoloration | 8/10/2007 |
Q: My finger and toe nails have a yellow discoloration to them. It almost resembles yellow teeth due ...
A: From your information I have no idea what causes the yellow color but since you have fungus on your ...
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| Acrylic lifting | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have been a nail technician for only 2 months. I am curently working in a nail bar. I have had 2 ...
A: TROUBLE SHOOTING ACRYLIC NAILS Acrylic peel/lift Acrylic on surrounding skin or cuticle cause ...
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| Naillifting. | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am a regular stylist, and would like to do more nails to expand my business. I have been to ...
A: Supernail is an excellent brand which we carry here in Thailand too besides EzFlow and IBD. Please ...
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| Naillifting. | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I am a regular stylist, and would like to do more nails to expand my business. I have been to ...
A: If the nails are lifting after 1 week than there is something wrong with the preperation. NO ...
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| Overlays on natural nails | 7/14/2007 |
Q: however I seeming to have problems with it sticking. I use Ibd products is this the best to use for ...
A: IBD is one off the best brand to use. You have to make sure that the procedure is perfect. Let me ...
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| gel nail overlay breakage | 7/12/2007 |
Q: she can in today and magority or her nails have broken, wny did this happen, i have NEVER seen this ...
A: This is a strange problem, you mean the nails are broken? or the gel top coat is chipping off. If ...
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| Gel nails | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Have you ever heard of after filing the cured gel, leaving the dust and then applying the gel ...
A: I have no idea how gel dust can help gel besides ruining yout brush with the sealant. I have never ...
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| Lifting of Acrylic Nails | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I just recently started doing my own acrylic nails at home. As for as I know I have been doing ...
A: Lifting can have several reasons: Are you taking medicines (hormones), are you pregnant, did you ...
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| brisa as opposed to ibd and smile lines | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I am a nail tech in australia and have been using a brisa gel curing machine but am concerned ...
A: I don't think the Brisa machine is a bad machine, i never worked with it but i am sure it's good ...
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| My nail has a burn on it. | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I went to a place called "Fantastic Nails" to get my acrylic nail taken off. I only had one acrylic ...
A: This is a very bad experience. You never take off Acrylic Nails with a machine, only by ...
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| nail gels | 5/14/2007 |
Q: i will forward it on to my manicurist. i have several manicurist apply acrylics they all lifted and ...
A: I cannot be sure but I think it must be something different than the gel maybe a too generous ...
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| gel allergies | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I used acrylics but have trouble with lifting. My manicurist now uses gels but i seem to be ...
A: Although it is very rare that people are allergic to gel it is possible. Basically all gels are the ...
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| IBD Pink & White | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I just got done with training, and I am a licensed nail technician. I wanted to try the IBD gels, ...
A: For the builder I use a brush but if the marbelizer works better for you go for it. Unfortunately I ...
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| IBD Pink & White | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I just got done with training, and I am a licensed nail technician. I wanted to try the IBD gels, ...
A: I have written down the correct procedure for IBD gel and I hope this will be helpful. In case you ...
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| Everlast | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Have you ever heard of this? I copy and pasted this from a salon's website. I am looking for nails ...
A: Sorry to inform you that I have never worked with Everlast. I have tried to find some relevant ...
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| fibreglass mesh systems | 5/1/2007 |
Q: when doing a repair by fibreglass do you put the resin on first on the natural nail plate or do you ...
A: Since I am an EzFlow master educator I will give you the correct procedure with EzFlow products. 1. ...
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| Ez Flow High Definition | 4/30/2007 |
Q: can you tell me if you need to use both a bond and primer when using High Definition monomer, i ...
A: Actually one of the positive aspects of the new EzFlow HD acrylic system is that you do not have to ...
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| preping nails for gel or acrylic | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a technician that just starting out, I did a nails course and in the course i was trained to ...
A: If you mean ruff back to file back towards the cuticle indeed it is better not to do this for ...
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| Acrylics | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Hi, my name is Leslie and i have never had my nails done in my whole life; and i am about to get ...
A: Acrylic do not make your nails weak that's point one if you will use professional products such as ...
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| gel vs. acrylic | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I've had acrylic nails but stopped having them done because they kept lifting. My nail tech told me ...
A: Acrylic nails or gel nails will not lift because of cold hands. At the other hand cold hands usually ...
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| Cuticles | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Is it ok to trim cuticles? Where I go to get my manicures, they always want to trim my cuticles. My ...
A: Trimming cuticles is the reason why you are having problems with them. This old practice seems very ...
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| Fake Nails (press-ons) | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I bite my nails and I have been trying fake nails (with the glue). They looks great, but they hurt, ...
A: Maybe going to another salon might do the trick, and if you did it yourself you probablt better of ...
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| Acrylic Nails | 2/18/2007 |
Q: My eleven year old keeps asking me for acrylic's is that a a good idea? Thanks Mommy M
A: There is no reason other than the expenses why an eleven year old could not have acrylic nails. ...
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| white tips of nails. | 1/21/2007 |
Q: You know how the tips of people's nails are while. Well, I cut my nails very short - too short, I ...
A: The chance of the white naturally moving upwards only time can tell. I have no idea how long this ...
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| removing my acrylic nails | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I got arcylic nails for my wedding a few months ago and I've been keeping up with them, but they get ...
A: Removing acrylic nails is actually simple. You need a solvent such as acetone or a professional ...
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| Gel nail lifting | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have just started to do Gel nails and really love it but i am having problems with it lifting ...
A: Your problem with lifting can have a couple of reasons and I will send hereby you the ...
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| nail products | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I have An Acrylic nail primer and also Acrylic Liquid /powder. What is the uses of these products ...
A: Primer is used to prepare the nail plate for acrylic applications, it is an acid and should only be ...
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| Harmful effwcts of using nailpolish | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I just want to ask u whether nailpolishes are really harmful or not? if yes please give me the ...
A: There has been some discussion whether DBP ( Dibuthyl Phantalate) would be harmfull for preganant ...
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| Gel Lamps | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how often should lamps be replaced in a UV Lamp and why? Some companies say every 6 ...
A: Good lamps have a life span of 2 or 3,000 Hours so that would be around half a year to a year using ...
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| Artificial nails | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I need to get artificial nails for Halloween. I have asked every girl I know which kind to get and ...
A: Very sorry to answer you this late but I have not been able to get to receive this e-mail message. ...
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| Nails | 9/21/2006 |
Q: My anniversary is coming up soon I want to have gel extentions done nothing to long, however my ...
A: The great inventions for nails that break easily or are thin are......: artificial nail extentions ...
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| resin | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Can you use a brush (like the one they use to apply acrylic)to apply the resin over your nail? It ...
A: First of all sorry for my late reply. your question must have ended up in the wrong box, whatever ...
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| nail with acrilic | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I want to know what is the diference between gel and acrilic? and if acrilic is porcelain or not?
A: Diferences between Gel and Acrylic are best described by pointing out their characteristics. ...
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| Acryllic nail lifting | 7/26/2006 |
Q: My daughter is from the midwest and has had 3 different salons apply acrylic nails. Each time within ...
A: Lifting of nails from the cuticle area can mean a few things, the most important ones are : ...
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| ibd nails | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Sylvia, i have had the ibd permanent french gel nails applied for at least and year, by the sane ...
A: Sorry to hear this, obviously this is an allergic reaction:What we have to do now is to find out ...
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| gel nails | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I just got a full set of square gel nails, I'm wondering if I can file down my corners myself?
A: Yes you can file them down if you would like. Just make sure you have the appropiate grit on the ...
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| IBD gel | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I am a nail technician now running my own salon in malaysia.I am still new in the acrylic and ...
A: Hereby I send you our troubleshooter for Gel Nails. You can always do a refresh course with us here ...
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| nails | 5/21/2006 |
Q: whatis beter if you wanted to get fake nails gel nails or acrilic nails
A: Actually it does not matter which one. As long as you make sure the products are from a well known ...
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| Getting acrylic fill-ins during pregnancy | 5/20/2006 |
Q: Is it ok to get your nails done with acrylic while you are pregnant? Please advise. Thank you
A: First of all thank you for your concern about your( or someone else's) baby. According to ...
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| New with Nails | 5/14/2006 |
Q: want to get artifical nails, but my mom is afraid that they would harm my natural nails. so i have ...
A: Hereby find my answers to your questions: 1. No it does not hurt at all. Anything hurting during the ...
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