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About Sylvia de Rijke
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Expertise
My name is Sylvia de Rijke and I have a Nail Art Academy and Training Centre in Bangkok. We are the exclusive distributor of EzFlow, IBD, Super Nail, ESN, Seche, China Glaze, Lash be Long and Clean+Easy in Thailand and other countries in SE Asia.

Experience
Acrylic nails, gel nails, waxing, manicure, pedicure

Organizations
Dasy Design International Co.Ltd.

Education/Credentials
Global Master Educator for EzFlow Nailsystems and Elite Master Educator for IBD Gel
Nails.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Sylvia de Rijke 
In Category  Nail Care & Manicures

SubjectDate Asked

ez flow hd cover pink vs. pink10/21/2009
  Q: can you tell me what is the difference between ez flow HD cover pink and pink. Thanks
  A: the answer is quite simple: EzFlow Pink is transparent and EzFlow Cover Pink is not, Cover Pink is ...
contra indications10/20/2009
  Q: what exactly are contra indications ?
  A: Contraindications A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery ...
Nose Bleeds9/29/2009
  Q: My fiance opened her nail spa in Pattaya recently. When she does acrylic nails she has been getting ...
  A: There is only one thing coming into my mind: go to a hospital and have her examined. I have never ...
duck billed and egg shell nails9/27/2009
  Q: I have searched the web but have found nothing any help or guidance would be very helpfull thank ...
  A: Sorry to inform you that I personally do not know more about both subjects as I could find on the ...
What is this manicure tool?9/9/2009
  Q: I received a manicure kit and was wondering what this tool is. Here's a picture of one ...
  A: I believe that this is a device to clean the sides of the toenails so a pedicure tool. All the best ...
uv gel on natural nails8/23/2009
  Q: My name is Armine and I have a guestion. If I have if done on my natural nails in intense seal up ...
  A: After prepping your nail plate: filing to rough up, spraying nail prep and applying a layer of ...
acrlics8/21/2009
  Q: Ana martinez and my daughter is starting a new public school this year and she is allowed to get her ...
  A: No problem for her natural nails but......you have to make sure that: - The salon uses brand ...
UV top coat8/15/2009
  Q: What brand would you say is best for a UV top coat to use with a UV lamp?
  A: I would recommend you to use Speed Finish from the EzFlow brand or the UV topcoat from IBD. Best ...
Nail Acrylic for Casting8/14/2009
  Q: I have a slightly different question for you. I am based in Chonburi, Thailand and currently cast ...
  A: I believe I have send you the information by email. Please let me know if I have to ship anything to ...
How to make my own brand of polish8/1/2009
  Q: i am interested in starting my own brand of nail polish and wondering if you know what steps i need ...
  A: Sorry to inform you that I am not familiar for making nail polish. I would suggest you to search for ...
Paint over IBD Intense Seal?7/22/2009
  Q: I just got nails with clear tips and the tech put pieces of glitter type material on the tips with ...
  A: Quick question, quick answer: Yes you can put polish over intense seal. Good Luck. Yours ...
Gel nails7/17/2009
  Q: My salon is all about natural nails but is looking to add gel color as a polish option for winter. ...
  A: I would suggest you to use IBD (Soak off or regular gel polish), EzFlow or Super Nail /ESN. Make ...
Powder Acrylic for Gel Nails7/12/2009
  Q: I've been getting gel nail for a yr now, the tech uses a "different" acrylic powder for the gel nail ...
  A: The best answer I can give you is that they use powder gel which is a product from for example Le ...
sculptured gel nails on a nail-biter!7/10/2009
  Q: I have done clients who have such short, bitten nails that it takes almost double the amount of time ...
  A: The biggest problem for nail biters is their wet and oily nail beds and plates what makes it very ...
artificial nail infection7/6/2009
  Q: I have been getting my nails done for about a year or two straight, not taking them off or anything. ...
  A: Three possibilities pop right into my head as this is a problem which occurs but could be avoided ...
swollen itchy cuticles6/30/2009
  Q: I have been doing my own gel nails for about 15 to 20 years and just the last 2 times i have woken ...
  A: Sorry to hear this the one finger application is no proof for the lamp. Most probably but less ...
Nail Tips6/26/2009
  Q: I have never had a professional manicure.When I let my nails grow out the tips of them are extra ...
  A: The natural nail is made mostly of keratin and appears pink over the nail bed and whitish when ...
never had fake nails before6/19/2009
  Q: I normally would grow my natural nails out to a nice length and then french manicure them myself. I ...
  A: Sorry I thought I answered this question already but here we go: 1. I would keep your natural nails ...
IBD gel nails6/19/2009
  Q: Can you tell me how to blend any seams between the old gel layer, that wasn't completely filed off, ...
  A: You either file off the nail completely or you do a back fill and there is nothing in between. I ...
acrylic powder and sable brush6/17/2009
  Q: My first quest is I have been buying all types of acrylic powder and none of them seem to be like ...
  A: It is a bit hard for me to find out which powders you wish for but out of my own experience I work ...
first time acrylics5/28/2009
  Q: I just had acrylics put on today for the first time ever. I have never had a manicure or anything ...
  A: What I think happened is the feeling of pinching (putting pressure on the top ends of the artificial ...
staining on gel nails5/27/2009
  Q: I have calgel gel on my nails and within a week they are black on the tips french or colour doesn't ...
  A: Have been searching for answers for you but my best one is to contact www.calgelusa.com and ask them ...
Help in finding nail care staff5/20/2009
  Q: I hope you are doing well. This is "Hanan Assaf" from Jordan. I've been looking for a staff(girls) ...
  A: Please write to Sylvia@dasydesign.com for direct messages. All the best and look forward to receive ...
nails tranning5/6/2009
  Q: i m flying crew i want to take tranning of acrcalic nails.during my stay i stay in patunam ...
  A: You are most welcome for our gel courses during weekdays Monday to Friday 9-6 the courses can be ...
Resin Nail4/24/2009
  Q: Please hepl..I am looking for some where that teaches how to do Resin Nails..I live in St Thomas ...
  A: We are based in Thailand and have no information about schools in your area. Please contact our ...
uv gels and tanning beds4/17/2009
  Q: I had nails done in wednrsday uv gels went tanning today and the white yellowed how can i fix this ...
  A: Two things popped up to me for being the reason for this: The gel reacts with the UV light of the ...
nail technician3/5/2009
  Q: i heard a lot about you and your academy, you guys are doing great, my best wishes to you. we are ...
  A: We will look into this and please send me the conditions, length of stay and all other things that ...
Ruined nails!2/26/2009
  Q: I have gel nails on after 2 days of refilling them I decided to put on the Naughty polish from Orly, ...
  A: As far as I can see it there has been a reaction with the base coat or pigments in the Naughty ...
gel curing on nails2/22/2009
  Q: I have just bought an nsi uv nail lamp and i am trying to put finishing gel over acrylic nail but ...
  A: Bubbling might be caused by applying the gel too thick so try to make the finishing gel layer as ...
sort term care on manicures2/20/2009
  Q: can you give me some short term care on manicures please as i am doing a leaflet at college for home ...
  A: First of all I have copied my cuticle cutting article I wrote and for your leaflet I suggest you add ...
GEL for nails2/20/2009
  Q: i want to put crystals on my nails, and was wondering if UV gel or whatever the GEL is can i use the ...
  A: You can cap the crystals with gel on your natural nails without a problem, please use a good brand ...
Burning Sensation2/19/2009
  Q: I have been using IBD gel on my two girlfriends. I recently completed a nail course so I am ...
  A: Being competent is a pro but not the answer to the problem. It is not the lamp unless it is above ...
bio sculpture1/31/2009
  Q: hey! my mum works for bio sculpture in Australia.. i have just moved to the USA and wondered if you ...
  A: In Miami I have no clue since I do not live there but I have gone to the website of biosculpture and ...
Biosculpture gel nails equivalent in Bangkok?1/26/2009
  Q: Sylvia, I have been having Bio Sculpture gel applied to my nails in the UK for the last couple of ...
  A: Back again, Have checked Bangkok and cannot find it but there are equivalent choices with excellent ...
damaged nails1/23/2009
  Q: I've been getting acrylics for six months now. I have never had any tips put on, just acrylic over ...
  A: After studying your problem I think the following solution will work: 1. Give your nails a rest of ...
Powder Gel Nails?1/12/2009
  Q: I was reading up on a topic from another person and found them asking exactl the same question that ...
  A: I am not familiar with the salons in Singapore but I do know someone who is; please contact Petrina ...
OPI NAIL POLISH1/9/2009
  Q: I have had trouble sometimes with my OPI nail lacquers. Sometimes when I do a manicure the client ...
  A: Mybe this has nothing to do with the brand but hopefully with the preparation before applying. You ...
Allergy to gel nails12/22/2008
  Q: I started using gel nails in Dec.07 and had no problem until about October of 08. I had gotten off ...
  A: Although I am not an "Creative" expert I do know the quality is good. The ingredients do not differ ...
Allergy to gel nails12/18/2008
  Q: I started using gel nails in Dec.07 and had no problem until about October of 08. I had gotten off ...
  A: Your problem looks like an allergic reaction to either one of the ingredients of the gel which ...
Nail salon in Bangkok12/18/2008
  Q: Your name sounds Dutch, but I don't know for sure if you are so I will write in English. I will be ...
  A: Wilde even informeren hoe het was afgelopen met je nagelbehandeling. Alvast een prettige ...
Nail Lifting12/17/2008
  Q: Sylvia, I read your response to a lady who complains of issues with nail lifting. I have the same ...
  A: Ho Rosa, Sorry to hear about your problem. I am almost sure in your case that you are facing this ...
Nail lifting again and again12/11/2008
  Q: I started at home with uv gel application two months ago. I buffed nails to remove the shine off. ...
  A: My best answer at this point would be: get rid of inferior products and buy good brands such as ...
how do you keep water from getting under your nails12/9/2008
  Q: so how do i keep the water from getting under them
  A: Please read below trouble shooter for acrylic nails maybe this will help your tech to find the ...
gel nails11/17/2008
  Q: I was reading Sylvia de Rijke question about what could be causing the allergic reactions using the ...
  A: Very sorry to hear this Rebecca but I have no information about any changes. If you wish please ...
pedicure using own tools for nail fungus11/7/2008
  Q: I already read the response that says you can't get a pedicure if you have a nail fungus. But i ...
  A: Of course there will be shops that will give you one but shops are wary about contamination of for ...
Primers10/13/2008
  Q: How do nail primers work?
  A: Since artificial nails and natural nails are both "positive" (like with a magnet)it is needed to ...
Nail Polish Chipping9/13/2008
  Q: I am currently an assistant (shampoo girl) in a hair salon and my hands are always in water. Every ...
  A: The solution for your problem is called Gel Polish. Gel is a non porous layer on your nails and ...
nail Salon9/6/2008
  Q: I am from the US and have just moved here. Can you inform me where I can get pink and white nails ...
  A: just informing how your nails are doing and if you need a refill let me know. David Dear ...
IBD help9/2/2008
  Q: I have a salon which we use IBD gel we have done for 3 years. About a year and a half ago we had a ...
  A: I have forwarded your problem to our education department and will get back to you as soon as I have ...
rash8/26/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
nail techs needed7/18/2008
  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 ...
Toenails7/17/2008
  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 ...
gel overlay7/13/2008
  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 ...
color change on gel nails7/11/2008
  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 ...
Nail Polish7/7/2008
  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 ...
gel nails7/3/2008
  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 ...
gel nails7/2/2008
  Q: what are gel nails?
  A: I will try to answer as easy as possible; Currently there are three nail extension systems, Fiber ...
problem with gel nails6/30/2008
  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 ...
Peeling skin around solar nails6/25/2008
  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. ...
Blending gel on infill6/24/2008
  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) ...
brisa while nail paint6/23/2008
  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 ...
nails6/22/2008
  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 ...
Tutorial on Ez Flow High Definition6/12/2008
  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 ...
big toe nail artificial replacement6/1/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Gel Nails5/5/2008
  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 ...
Removing gel nails4/10/2008
  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 ...
Nail gel and uv lights4/1/2008
  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 ...
acrylic powder for gel nails4/1/2008
  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 ...
acrylic powder for gel nails3/31/2008
  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 ...
nail glaze top coat3/23/2008
  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) ...
Manicures3/17/2008
  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 ...
Lifting acrylic nails2/28/2008
  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 ...
Lifting acrylic nails2/27/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
acrylic nails2/3/2008
  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 ...
need nice nails for 7 days---HELP1/31/2008
  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 ...
gel top coat1/28/2008
  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 ...
nail care1/24/2008
  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 ...
Nail files1/19/2008
  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 ...
My nails hurt and keep breaking into the nail bed12/8/2007
  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 ...
I've just removed my acrylic nails12/8/2007
  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 ...
Aplying gel12/2/2007
  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 ...
UV Gel Overlay over Natural Nails11/22/2007
  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 ...
MMA vs EMA11/22/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
stick on nails11/12/2007
  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 ...
having gel nails and being a nail tech10/21/2007
  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 ...
nails10/20/2007
  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 ...
Gel Nails9/23/2007
  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 ...
Acryllic nails in bangkok9/9/2007
  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: ...
Primer and Pink and Whites9/6/2007
  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 ...
finger nail discoloration8/13/2007
  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 ...
finger nail discoloration8/10/2007
  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 ...
Acrylic lifting7/27/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Overlays on natural nails7/14/2007
  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 ...
gel nail overlay breakage7/12/2007
  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 ...
Gel nails7/5/2007
  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 ...
Lifting of Acrylic Nails6/21/2007
  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 ...
brisa as opposed to ibd and smile lines5/26/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
nail gels5/14/2007
  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 ...
gel allergies5/13/2007
  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 ...
IBD Pink & White5/10/2007
  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 ...
IBD Pink & White5/9/2007
  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 ...
Everlast5/4/2007
  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 ...
fibreglass mesh systems5/1/2007
  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. ...
Ez Flow High Definition4/30/2007
  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 ...
preping nails for gel or acrylic4/22/2007
  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 ...
Acrylics4/19/2007
  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 ...
gel vs. acrylic4/19/2007
  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 ...
Cuticles3/22/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Acrylic Nails2/18/2007
  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. ...
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 ...
removing my acrylic nails1/9/2007
  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 ...
Gel nail lifting12/11/2006
  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 ...
nail products12/3/2006
  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 ...
Harmful effwcts of using nailpolish11/2/2006
  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 ...
Gel Lamps10/31/2006
  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 ...
Artificial nails10/26/2006
  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. ...
Nails9/21/2006
  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 ...
resin8/8/2006
  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 ...
nail with acrilic8/2/2006
  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. ...
Acryllic nail lifting7/26/2006
  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 : ...
ibd nails6/13/2006
  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 ...
gel nails6/2/2006
  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 ...
IBD gel5/22/2006
  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 ...
nails5/21/2006
  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 ...
Getting acrylic fill-ins during pregnancy5/20/2006
  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 ...
New with Nails5/14/2006
  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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