Nail Care & Manicures/Questions Answered by Expert Sylvia de Rijke
| Subject | Date Asked |
| toe fungus - electric trimmer | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I m male 27 years ld I has attached a recent pic for my toe-nail fungus , can you tell me , how ... A: Ao, Thank you for your kind message, I would go to a dermatologist and have your fungus treated ... | |
| Glitter nail tips | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Is it possible to use glitter nail tips with acrylic. Can you use them together? and will they last? ... A: No problem you just prep the tip the same way as you would with a normal tip but careful not to file ... | |
| Gel product | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I've been IBD gel over 20 year all of a sudden I am allergic to it. Is there another you can ... A: As you apparently have built up an allergy for gel in general and noot just for IBD I am afraid ... | |
| shape & balance | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: what is ment by the perfect shape & balance when applying an overlay? lorien x A: Perfect shape and balance has to do with the standards of the brand such as the shape of EzFlow, IBD ... | |
| nail art | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: and if i can put a top coat of clear gel on top A: you can put nail polish on tips, nail art on gel nails and finish off with clear gel.I would ... | |
| Nail Course information | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know about Ezflow-gel beginner & advanced course and Acrylic beginner & advanced ... A: I believe my wife Sylvia has contacted you with our information. Another possibility would be that ... | |
| IBD Soak Off Systems | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I forgot to ask this question last time. I wanted to know what sort of seal or top coat can be ... A: Soak off clear gel would be the best one to use. Yours Sincerely, David de Rijke Dasy Design ... | |
| IBD Soak Off Systems | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I am from Canada and have purchase the IBD Soak Off Gel System. I love how easy it is to remove ... A: I would not advise you to add nail polish to the gel it will not work, mix or dilute. I have never ... | |
| Nail Technician required | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: We are looking for an Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail/Wax technicians for our ladies beauty ... A: I think I have a good candidate for you she is fully qualified and speaks English has worked for me ... | |
| Nail care after acrylic | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I read one of your posts on the nail plate separating from the nail bed. Is there anything that can ... A: I would recommend three things: First I would visit a dermatologist and determine how severe the ... | |
| ibd intense seal | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: can this product be used on the natural nail? A: It would be possible to apply the IBD Intense seal on the natural nail but the question is why and ... | |
| Solar Nail Allergy | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I had a serious reaction to Creative Solar Nail PURPLE Liquid and I am trying to determine what ... A: Most probably you are allergic to the monomer for which there is no cure. Stay away from acrylic ... | |
| Solar Nail Allergy | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I had a serious reaction to Creative Solar Nail PURPLE Liquid and I am trying to determine what ... A: To answer your question properly I would like to know what allergic reaction you encountered, where, ... | |
| acrylic ratio | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Can you please explain me the acrylic ratio? Ez flow says that you need ratio 1:1, other companies ... A: Withe normal Q-monomer I dip my brush totally into the monomer means the hairs will go totally into ... | |
| plz help | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: . i'm planing to open nails saloon.. i need ur help in deciding which gel should i use for my ... A: I had a few experiences with LCN and they are not bad but I do prefer IBD or Super Nail for their ... | |
| I smashed my thumb in the car door | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: and I am also worried that it is going to become infected. what is the best thing I can put on the ... A: Very sorry to hear you got your thumb smashed. It is a bit hard to say how it looks now but if you ... | |
| nail art student | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: i am hathaya ( sophia )now i work in dubai i need the contact number of EZflow branch in dubai. Can ... A: You can order with us in Thailand as I have no info of an agent is Dubai. we have special rate ... | |
| remove nail glaze | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have nail glaze on and I want to remove it. How do I do that? I have also hurt my left pinky nail ... A: Please inform me what you mean with Nail Glaze? Is it polish or gel polish or Shelac? Please give ... | |
| Gel Fills of Different Brands | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Canada and have been using LCN products on my nails. I'm in NY on vacation and need a fill ... A: The brands you mentioned are compatible for they are quality wise similar, the onkly thing you might ... | |
| Gel nail sore | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: before.I put some glitter then a gel overlay on my own natural nails this afternoon.then went on ... A: To find out what really happened I need some more information. I do not think the sunbed was the ... | |
| acrylic with out tips | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: i have purchased an acrylic fill kit, I do not have tips and my nails are the length I want however ... A: Yes you can just use it as an overlay. Please download the acrylic manual for all the steps you need ... | |
| Lifting nail under biogel | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: You recently posted a question to Brooke Gilliam in category Nail Care & Manicures: I have had ... A: You do not have to take them off just keep the nail short as it lifted it is prone to get stuck ... | |
| Lifting nail under biogel | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: You recently posted a question to Brooke Gilliam in category Nail Care & Manicures: I have had ... A: Indeed stop playing doctor with tooth picks for starters hahaha, it is very simple if you wish to ... | |
| hi | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: im an owner of beauty ladies center in dubai and im looking for a nice girls to do manicure - ... A: I am working on a project to deliver workforce trained and certified. It is a part of a project I ... | |
| BIG TOENAIL MISSING | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My big toenail was removed when I was very young and the nail does not grow back at all. I am using ... A: Very sorry to inform you that if there is nothing to connect to on the toe there is no way that the ... | |
| nailart and acrylic | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: At first hi how are you? I' filipino currently work in jordan being a nail technician for 6 years. i ... A: Sorry to inform you that currently there are no education centers available in Jordan. The best we ... | |
| gel/acrylic nails | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: my name is jamie wooning, i am a stylist and starting to offer nail services as well. im leaning ... A: To be quite honest with you I have not found a powder gel that worked for me, I am not going to talk ... | |
| Courses | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for courses in various beauty treatments, I am aspecially interested in Nail courses, ... A: Nail courses and waxing courses are a part of our academy activities and we handle three brands for ... | |
| whats non toxic??? | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: can you help me understand this please? i heard that "EZFLOW gel it" is a"non toxic" product and ... A: This answer I have received from our R&D department in LA which produces IBD SN and EzFlow: Nor ... | |
| finishin uv gel on cuticle | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: .. thank you A: Sorry but the only way to get rid of the gel on the cuticles is to remove it by filing with a fine ... | |
| Acrylic Brush | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I am visiting Bangkok and Phuket in April and want to buy a new Acrylic brush (I currently use CND ... A: Sure Ros, just let me know where yo are staying in either Bangkok or Phuket so we can send you the ... | |
| removing fake nails | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: whats the best way to remove your fake nails???? A: In case you take off gel nails you will have to file them off for there is no solvent for this ... | |
| toxic? | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i work in a nail spa as a receptionist. the location of my desk is alongside the nailtechs working ... A: Please find out where the products are coming from, what brand etc. As far as I know there will be ... | |
| Nail Dryer's doubt | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to know which option you recommend to use, Nail Dryer or Solar Speed Spray or solar oil? ... A: I would recommend you to use a nail dryer with UV light from EzFlow/IBD brand and use speed finish ... | |
| client consultation | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: sylvia i;m looking for the client profile form for the nails every time i found in online i can't ... A: Since my area covers Thailand SE Asia I cannot assist you with the clients form or sue protection in ... | |
| 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: The size does not really matter the best I can do so far is to send you our trouble shooter for ... | |
| IBD Nail Intense Seal/UV Dryer | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to start using the IBD Intense seal and want to purchase a UV dryer. The dryers come in ... A: The IBD Intense Seal is used for acrylics and Uv Gels (same flexibility) no cleanse Ultra Seal is ... | |
| IBD Nail Intense Seal/UV Dryer | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to start using the IBD Intense seal and want to purchase a UV dryer. The dryers come in ... A: To be honest with you I prefer the 16 watt IBD Jet 5000 to work with although I can also work with ... | |
| pedicure | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Hoi Sylvia, Weet jij een goede pedicure in BK? Wij gaan om de 3 maanden naar Thailand maar eens in ... A: Ik heb de volgende informatie voor je en raad aan deze meneer even te benaderen hij werkt in het ... | |
| Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail technicians required | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: We are looking for two Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail/Wax technicians required in Jordan. ... A: I need your email address so I can let people who are interested conact you directly. Thank you ... | |
| nail course query | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: this is kanchan here, I have been a nail technician since the past three years . My work mainly ... A: Please tell me when in May you are planning to come over so we can schedule your training during ... | |
| Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail technicians required | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: We are looking for two Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail/Wax technicians required in Jordan. ... A: dasydesign.com and see what comes from it. I do have two persons with that kind of experience ... | |
| Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail technicians required | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: We are looking for two Experienced manicurists/pedicurists/nail/Wax technicians required in Jordan. ... A: I think I can assist you. Please write an ad in as little words but with all conditions mentioned ... | |
| need nail technicians | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: we are a very big and stylish beauty salon in dubai, currently we are looking for two senior nail ... A: If you can send me your contact data and as much conditions you can give me I will place your info ... | |
| Ez flow nail course in philippines? | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I had read online that Ez flow does training courses in the philippines. I am living in Australia ... A: Unfortunately the academy in the Philippines has been closed as the owner’s husband decided to build ... | |
| Bio Sculpture Gel nail professional in bangkok | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I was reading your correspondence with someone re the subject in Bangkok. I'm a regular visitor to ... A: I would recommend you to visit Palette on sukhumvit 24 (Emporium station) right next to the skytrain ... | |
| pink & white smile line.... | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Been doing nails since 1987 and am hearing of a tool that 'cuts' a smile line out of the pink to lay ... A: Ye I do know what you mean and the nick name is cookie cutter, it is a tool indeed to "cut" the ... | |
| training course | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I live currently in Bangkok but will move to Hua Hin to open a hair cutting saloon there. I also ... A: Yes we do provide course in nail care. We carry different brands and it will probably be a good idea ... | |
| i want 1000 test nail 2009 | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: could you help me.give for me 1000 question a ask ang answer nail care .thank you A: I am sorry but I do not understand your question can you please send it to me again in different ... | |
| ez flow hd cover pink vs. pink | 10/21/2009 |
| 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 indications | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: what exactly are contra indications ? A: Contraindications A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery ... | |
| Nose Bleeds | 9/29/2009 |
| 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 nails | 9/27/2009 |
| 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 nails | 8/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| acrlics | 8/21/2009 |
| 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 coat | 8/15/2009 |
| 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 Casting | 8/14/2009 |
| 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 polish | 8/1/2009 |
| 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 nails | 7/17/2009 |
| 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 Nails | 7/12/2009 |
| 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 infection | 7/6/2009 |
| 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 cuticles | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 Tips | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 before | 6/19/2009 |
| 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 nails | 6/19/2009 |
| 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 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: 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 acrylics | 5/28/2009 |
| 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 nails | 5/27/2009 |
| 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 staff | 5/20/2009 |
| 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 tranning | 5/6/2009 |
| 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 Nail | 4/24/2009 |
| 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 beds | 4/17/2009 |
| 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 technician | 3/5/2009 |
| 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 nails | 2/22/2009 |
| 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 manicures | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 nails | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 Sensation | 2/19/2009 |
| 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 sculpture | 1/31/2009 |
| 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 nails | 1/23/2009 |
| 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 POLISH | 1/9/2009 |
| 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 nails | 12/22/2008 |
| 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 nails | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 Bangkok | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 Lifting | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 again | 12/11/2008 |
| 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 nails | 12/9/2008 |
| 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 nails | 11/17/2008 |
| 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 fungus | 11/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Primers | 10/13/2008 |
| 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 Chipping | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 Salon | 9/6/2008 |
| 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 help | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 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. ... | |
| 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 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 : ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Sylvia de Rijke
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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.
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Acrylic nails, gel nails, waxing, manicure, pedicure
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Dasy Design International Co.Ltd.
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Global Master Educator for EzFlow Nailsystems and Elite Master Educator for IBD Gel
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