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| artificial nails when allergic to adhesives | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I am allergic to adhesives and once when I used artificial nails my natural nails dissolved ...
A: I hate to tell you this, but it's impossible for your natural nails to be dissolved unless you put ...
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| gel nails | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have been doing gel nails for 10 years. Every now and then, I get a client who breaks them all ...
A: First off, know that the body's cells completely turnover every so many years- not all clients have ...
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| Acrylic nails causing lung problems | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I started learning acrylic nails last year at college, during this time I started to get coughs and ...
A: The most important thing about what we do for a living is KNOWING our products, and the science ...
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| Pink and White acryllic nails | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I found a technician who does the shape of my nails great. However, they are supposed to be pink ...
A: Find a tech who does what you are PAYING them to do!!! Shop around, check referrals, stuff you ...
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| Trouble with Gel Nails | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I don't usually get my nails done, but several days ago I got a set of gel nails put in.. Now I read ...
A: If your tech doesn't understand what a rebalance is, there is no point in asking for one ;) If you ...
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| Nail care | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have had pink and white acrylics on for several months and am considering having them removed. ...
A: Well first things first, make sure they are removed properly! You will need to have them removed ...
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| Gel Nails | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Not to ask the same Q: all over again...but after reading all the pages on gel vs. arcylic nails and ...
A: Hate to tell you this, but the guy you talked to is full of it, and has no idea what he's talking ...
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| Problems with nail polish | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have had a problem with some clients. I use OPI products for my manicure and pedicure and 3 ...
A: for the mani, yes, skip the water. But for pedicures, DON'T skip it ;) Just make sure to ...
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| Problems with nail polish | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have had a problem with some clients. I use OPI products for my manicure and pedicure and 3 ...
A: Are you soaking their hands in water for their manicure?? Natural nails don't like polish, it's ...
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| nail tips | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I want to get nails put on but it really bothers me to have polish on my nail bed. As of now I just ...
A: There is no product out there that I know of, OR that I would recommend that is only applied to the ...
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| tool usage - what effect on mold or fungus? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: The following excerpt was in a response to someone's question on this site, last year: "Cuticle ...
A: The mold will most DEFINITELY get worse if you still have anything on top of it. The only way to ...
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| tool usage - what effect on mold or fungus? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: The following excerpt was in a response to someone's question on this site, last year: "Cuticle ...
A: This is not my favorite thing to do, but you need to soak off the enhancements you DO have on, and ...
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| tool usage - what effect on mold or fungus? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: The following excerpt was in a response to someone's question on this site, last year: "Cuticle ...
A: You need a new tech, and FAST. You also need to report your nail tech to your states cosmetology ...
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| Rereshing your biogel nails | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I know that with Biogel nails you should not have to take off the gel and reapply after so ...
A: You should never see your old product underneath your nails. Your tech should be removing more ...
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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: EEK a blood break. Your mistake here was gluing it together. No matter how well you cleaned and ...
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| Solar Nail problem | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have been having solar nails applied for about three months now and have been having a recurrent ...
A: This is all sloppy application on the part of your technician. There is absolutely no need for ...
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| see through nails -permanently! | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Hey My nails are natural and very long, I've noticed that whenever they get wet the tips go totally ...
A: The see through parts are just thin, non-non living keratin in the free edge of your nails. There ...
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| Separating nails | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have been wearing some form of acrylic nails for at least 15 years. Under the nails on my right ...
A: What you are experiencing is called onycholosis, and is caused by trauma to the nail plate, and when ...
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| backscratcher nail product | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the difference between acrylics and a product called backscratcher? Is one better ...
A: Wanna hear something funny? Backscratchers resins/adhesives, along with any UV Gel, and Liquid and ...
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| Want to become a nail tech | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I've been a stay at home mom for 25 years, my last child is about to go to college in he fall of ...
A: I am actually an Alumni of Marinello Beauty School, and since 1995 they seemed to have changed their ...
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| fiberglass nail tips | 7/10/2008 |
Q: About 7 years ago I used to apply my own fiberglass nail wraps over a glued on nail tip. I'm trying ...
A: If you had professional training, it is very simple to call the products you are using manufacturer ...
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| onycomycosis? | 7/6/2008 |
Q: i/ve been a nail tech for 9 years and use tammy taylor products. it takes me 1 hr and 15 min to do ...
A: I am a Grand Master Nail Stylist for CND (Formerly known as Creative Nail Designs), and am ...
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| onycomycosis? | 7/6/2008 |
Q: i/ve been a nail tech for 9 years and use tammy taylor products. it takes me 1 hr and 15 min to do ...
A: Anytime a nail plate is lifting from the nail bed, you can bet on it being caused by some sort of ...
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| Gel Over Acrylic Nails | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I had my nails done yesterday after not having gotten them done in about 3 years. I have no ...
A: Sounds like you went to a discount nail salon and had a pretty typical experience. :( What you ...
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| UV gel nails - I need to do it myself. | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have already been using gel nails using a Ocius 9watt lamp and ESN gels. I have to do my nails ...
A: I would love to help you, but it is illegal for me to give you professional information about ...
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| Hand Lamps | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I use two 9w hand lamps right now and they are starting to look old soooo I want to get new ones. As ...
A: Two hand lamps can cure two hands at once, which is nice, but then you have to sit there doing ...
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| Designer tips still cracking and popits | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I put a set of predestined tips on a client (L and P)two weeks ago and they are perfect but the ...
A: Ah I wish I could be better help with these tips! Where is the darn thing cracking? I am not ...
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| Gel Nails dull and yellowish | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I researched Gel Nails prior to having them put on and went to a number of solons asking how they ...
A: UV Gel is a gooey substance that, after applied to your nails, is cured under a UV lamp. Some ...
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| lcn nails | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I had LCN for about 3 years and all of a sudden my nail technician said I was allergic to it. I did ...
A: The only way to diagnose an allergy is to have an Allergy Specialist test you for one. And if you ...
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| permanent french nails | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I had permanent french nails (white & pink powder) put on 4 weeks ago because my nails have been ...
A: Having enhancements on is a GREAT way to preserve and protect weak, peeling nails. What's NOT great ...
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| primer reaction??? | 5/2/2008 |
Q: After getting artificial nails put on or after a fill, I get extreme itching around my cuticle -- ...
A: You are having a reaction for SURE, what's UNSURE is what you are having a reaction TO. It could be ...
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| Acrylic Nails | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have recently, maybe 5 months ago, had acrylic nails applied. The nail technician does in fact ...
A: Oh sweetie, that sounds horrid. I want you to know that, cuticles should NEVER be trimmed. This ...
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| Toenail issues | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my toe nails. All my toe nails except for the ones on my big toes have ...
A: It could very well be old damage to your matrix (the root of your nails), just now poking its head ...
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| an alternative to bio sculpture gel | 4/28/2008 |
Q: presently i am using bio sculpture gel which i love but extremely expensive..i do not wnat to stop ...
A: I actually only use CND Brisa UV Gels. They are hypoallergenic( because of a low amount of PI/Photo ...
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| Glue | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Most of my clients want tips with an acrylic overlay. I was wondering why the glue seems to break ...
A: ) Ok, so part of your problem could be your adhesive. Most adhesives are water soluble, and will ...
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| Glue | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Most of my clients want tips with acrylic. I use a uv cured acrylic and I am going to purchase a ...
A: Sorry it took me a couple days to respond to you, I wasn't getting my regular notification e-mails ...
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| Gel manicure during Chemo | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am set to start chemo for breast cancer in about two weeks. Do you think I need to remove my gel ...
A: That's completely at the discretion of your Doctor. I cannot say I have ever had anyone have ...
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| nail care for a wet workplace | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I work in the surfacing department of an optical lab so my hands are always in and out of water both ...
A: Water is probably the harshest element on the condition of your hands of skin that occurs in nature ...
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| Solar Nails | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I just got solar nails and I love them. The only problem is that I have little black spots on the ...
A: If a file or nail polish remover isn't removing your spots, then it's something your tech did, not ...
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| broken nails | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if a broken nail is what I'm trying to describe here. Recently, I've little nicks that ...
A: You are describing a nail BREAKING ;) When you clip your nails, take a very soft abrasive file and ...
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| redoing full set | 4/22/2008 |
Q: How often do you have to get your artificial nails removed and totally redone? Is that ever ...
A: Your salon is dead wrong. If your nails are done properly, and with safe techniques, your nails ...
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| gel and acrylic | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have read over and over on this site that gel is not powder. Well, at my salon they do what I ...
A: You are getting the same thing in pink. :) It's very common in a lot of salons right now to have a ...
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| Transparent tips | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to use transparent tips for nail art and I find they crack and sometimes spider ...
A: ok I can't get a good picture in my head, is there a picture of exactly HOW they are splitting? Is ...
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| Transparent tips | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to use transparent tips for nail art and I find they crack and sometimes spider ...
A: The problem is possibly that the pre-designed tips are not made from super tough ABS plastic. But ...
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| gel nails / terrible experience | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Miami Beach Florida. I just returned from a salon where got a full set of gel nails. The ...
A: I just got your e-mail and sent you referral information :) I also want you to know that what you ...
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| Acrylic problems | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have acrylic nails and I hate them. They barely last a week and a half before chipping. My ...
A: If your nails are chipping and looking unattractive, it can be because they are a low quality ...
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| Manicure | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 and I want to get a quick manicure... what is the best way to do it? To do it by myself at ...
A: Both! Go to a good salon nail stylist with extensive training and get a manicure, then ask your ...
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| fills on predesigned nail tips | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am just getting back into doing nails and there is alot of new products out there and I would like ...
A: There ARE alot of new products on the market, and there is no easy way for you to re-balance (AKA ...
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| pink and white poweder | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I get my nails done by and Asian man. I asked him what he puts on my nails and he answered pink and ...
A: Sweetie he is using liquid and powder acrylic. If he is using powder and a liquid, it's the same ...
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| Manicured Nails | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I started with light concept which was very convenient, every 3 weeks. After approx.1-l/1 years I ...
A: It sounds to me like you have a bonafide allergy sweetie. And once you have an allergy, you will ...
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| a small concern | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have been getting acrylic nails for over 5 years now, and everytime one falls off, I am mortified ...
A: Well, it's more likely than not NOT a fungus. What it probably is, is basically small sliver scabs ...
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| looking for a manicure/pedicure course | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I going to Houston for vacation. I am actually a pedicure in my country Holland, but I would like to ...
A: Your best bet is to contact the Texas state board of cosmetology, and make sure that you have the ...
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| best oil for gel nails | 4/6/2008 |
Q: First of all- where are you?? I would love to be your client. Second- what oil (brand specific) ...
A: ok in order: First, I am in Grand Junction, Colorado ;) Second: I would recommend using CND Solar ...
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| artificial nails | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have twenty nail dystrophy. My all 20 nails are thick and discoloured.I am 21 yrs old. Can I use ...
A: I wouldn't recommend applying nail enhancements until you have seen a Dr. and he's okayed it. If ...
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| changing nail tips | 4/4/2008 |
Q: .I have been doing my own acrylics for about a month now and I was wondering,the fake tips that you ...
A: OK, since you are doing them at home lets have a quick vocabulary lesson ;) Fake tips are just ...
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| Mixing a few brand of gel or Acrylic product together ? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Can i actually mix a different brands of gel product to do a set of gel nail? For example: EZ-Flow ...
A: You CAN DO whatever pleases you, but in general, it is NOT recommended to mix product lines. You ...
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| nail extensions | 4/2/2008 |
Q: after finishing applying nail extensions, what would be the cause of the false nail pointing upwards ...
A: These both have to do with application. Fiberglass wrap or silk wrap will fray if you have not ...
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| nail treatments for bartenders? | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have dry, brittle nails that chip, break and peal incessantly.. recently I've been trying to grow ...
A: The reason UV Gel is a better option is very basic- Acrylic is porous, Gel is not, and can withstand ...
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| nail treatments for bartenders? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have dry, brittle nails that chip, break and peal incessantly.. recently I've been trying to grow ...
A: Oh a lovely barmaid ;) I have many clients in your field, and liquid and powder is just not going ...
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| nails and salt water | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I want to get my nails professionally done and i have a salt water fish tank that needs cleaning at ...
A: If you are worried about anything solvent-like damaging your nails, get non-soakable gels. They are ...
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| Safety Bit | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I am a nail technician have been for years. I started doing Divine Gels about a year ago and love ...
A: I do not, and have not ever used a drill in 12 years. I will be of no help to you :) The best ...
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| gel nails | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Can you use ordinary nail polish under the gel nail topcoat & Uv light? Regards Anne
A: Well, you CAN do whatever you want, lol, but it isn't suggested to use enamel under gel finishing ...
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| air bubbles | 3/20/2008 |
Q: what is the main reason clients get air bubbles in their acrylics.Some get them all the time some ...
A: Sounds like you need some work on your mix ratio :) Air bubbles are usually from working with too ...
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| natural yellow nails | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with my finger nails. They are yellow/creamy yellow. I dont have ...
A: We ALL have a yellow tinge to our nails naturally, and besides being intensified by smoking and not ...
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| gel nail look cloudy near the cuticle area | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I do gel nails with frenchtips,they look fine the first day but second day a few of them look cloudy ...
A: If the nail is cloudy, it isn't curing completely. Every layer of gel should be cured for the full ...
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| acrylic nails that fall off | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am half way thru my nail course and I am doing practice and my nails are falling off after 3 days. ...
A: There are so many reasons this could be happening, that it's going to be very hard to pinpoint it ...
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| gel nail maintenance | 2/13/2008 |
Q: How often do I have to go to the salon for gel nail maintenance. I had to go every two weeks for ...
A: Yes it is. Gel, if it's good, high quality gel, is a bit lighter than Liquid and Powder ...
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| gel nails allergy? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Can you be allergic to gel nails? I have been using gels for almost a year however lately the tips ...
A: You absolutely can develop an allergy to gel! And to liquid and powder, and to the adhesive you ...
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| gel overlays | 2/7/2008 |
Q: could you please tell me the best and easiest way to do a gel overlay,and also if i use white tips ...
A: I am first going to ask you to set the settings to private on this question, and then tell me what ...
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| gels and wraps | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I never get my nails done...and I'm 21 and have a professional job and want to look professional but ...
A: If you do a little research, you will soon find out that it isn't the PRODUCT that's damaging your ...
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| nail brush | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i have a couple of brushes that i have purchased (not cheap ones) the hairs on the brush wont stay ...
A: The best way to attempt to re-train them is to re-condition them in your monomer- really flatten out ...
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| nail brush | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i have a couple of brushes that i have purchased (not cheap ones) the hairs on the brush wont stay ...
A: I am trying to figure out what has happened to the brush to make it "gap" out like that- Are you ...
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| "What's New Gel Nails" powder | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I was just reading the label on the product being used on my gel fill. It says "What's New Gel ...
A: What is being used on you is acrylic dip powder, and it isn't new. It's based on the same process ...
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| nail primer | 1/31/2008 |
Q: ..ok so what do you do when you touched the nail primer with your hands when you're putting an ...
A: First off- primer should only EVER touch the nail plate. ONLY. Do NOT put it on top of the plastic ...
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| extensions | 1/29/2008 |
Q: could you please explain in detail what products are needed for fibreglass and gel nail extensions ...
A: Well then my darling, you need to look it up in your books! :) My answer may not be the same answer ...
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| Peeling nails | 1/28/2008 |
Q: What causes peeling. I have been using OPI Nail Envy for over a year now, and my tips still lift up ...
A: Your nails are peeling because they are excessively dry. And using Nail envy will actually make ...
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| help! | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I have searched and searched online the past few months and have found zero answers. Here is my ...
A: The only way that putting enhancements on your toes will work is if you have SOME nail plate left. ...
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| pink/white acrylic | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I has a full set of pin/white acrylics applied about 2 months ago. I love them but now that the ...
A: Everything you are experiencing is totally normal- your nails grow, so the enhancement moves out ...
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| putting logo on cosmetics | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am looking of opening up my own children's day spa and am looking for a supplier who I could pay ...
A: What you need to do is look for what's called a PRIVATE LABEL MANUFACTURER. They are fairly easy to ...
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| gel nails "popping" off | 1/23/2008 |
Q: 2 months ago I had the white plastic tips and pink uv gel (all gel, no powders) done for my wedding. ...
A: I'm sorry you went through such a disappointing experience. You were damaged at the hands of ...
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| new toenail | 1/22/2008 |
Q: To make a long story short, both of my big toenails were injured, turned black and fell off. ...
A: Putting an enhancement on the new growth COULD help, but really the best thing to do is just leave ...
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| Pink and White Gel Nails | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I currently have pink and white gel nails. I got them put on in October. My nail technician ...
A: Time to shop for a new tech my dear. If your nails are being rebalanced correctly, there is no need ...
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| Pink and White to Regular Acrylics | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I just got the Pink and White acrylics and was wondering if there is any time you can go to regular ...
A: If you are going to a tech with the most up-to-date training on current technology, then you can ...
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| my nails | 1/9/2008 |
Q: i keep on biting my nails, is there a way to precent that? Also... what color nails would fit for me ...
A: I love California ;) But what makes your undertones actually has nothing to do with whether or not ...
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| my nails | 1/9/2008 |
Q: i keep on biting my nails, is there a way to precent that? Also... what color nails would fit for me ...
A: Well, the answer is simple actually. Keep your hands out of your mouth ;) OK, OK, so i know it isn't ...
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| Medication & Nail Polish | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Can medication prevent nail polish adhereing to the natural nail. If so which medication? ANSWER: ...
A: Ahhhh I see what you mean now ;) Thanks for clarifying for me. I think your best bet is to call ...
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| Medication & Nail Polish | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Can medication prevent nail polish adhereing to the natural nail. If so which medication?
A: Michele, this sort of question is hard to answer. It has turned into one of those pesky "NAIL URBAN ...
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| Spray-on nail enhancements | 12/18/2007 |
Q: A friend of a friend had false nails done in the States. According to her she went into a shop, they ...
A: I think no one has answered this question because no one has ever HEARD of this technique! I even ...
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| rings of fire.....damage to nails | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I had artificial nails - they said they were Solar Nails. They were not, I think they used MMA from ...
A: Aww you poor thing. I'm sorry this was your first experience in having enhancements. I assure that ...
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| nails | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Which kind of nails are better for you... gel or solar?
A: What's better for you? The enhancements placed by a highly skilled tech with the latest and ...
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| french tip nails | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I want to put french tips(the ones u put at the very tip) really bad!! But I am afraid it will ...
A: The problems you speak of can all be avoided- IF you choose the right TECHNICIAN. The tip, the ...
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| Biosculpture nail discoloration | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I want a natural look so the polish is a translucent/pearl color. The problem I am having is ...
A: You need to check with your tech -just in case for the exact product information. Most gel ...
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| nail extensions | 11/30/2007 |
Q: what are the durabilty of gel nails, and fibre glass nails.And also what is the understanding of ...
A: OK, how about this? Gel is solvent proof, and permanently bonds to the keratin in your nail plate ...
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| Gel nails or Solar??? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: In the town that I live, 90% of nail salons only do solar/acrylic - Most have never even heard of ...
A: Well this actually depends on what the salons you are talking about are ACTUALLY using. Alot of NSS ...
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| Gel Nails Splitting Horizontally | 11/30/2007 |
Q: New to gel nails (three months) and have been having a problem with my nails spilling horizontally ...
A: It sounds like your tech isn't building up the stress/apex up properly. This is EXTREMELY ...
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| Torn nail bed | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I work in a costume shop, and I know I use my nails as tools fairly often. I've never, however, ...
A: Sounds like you may have either just hit it just right, or you may have at some point damaged your ...
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| what is the durability | 11/29/2007 |
Q: what are the durabilty of gel nails, and fibre glass nails.And also what is the understanding of ...
A: Melanie the difference between all the products you are asking about is really just their names ;) ...
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| Cuticles burn and itch after getting acrylic nails | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have had my nails since October, 07 and the first two times things were fine. Then I went to get ...
A: The problem you are experiencing actually has nothing to do with WHAT product your tech is using, ...
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| contra indications | 11/15/2007 |
Q: could you kindly help me i need a list of contra indications that would prevent you doing a manicure ...
A: I think that all of this should be in your Nail technology textbook, and that getting an answer ...
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| pink and white | 11/13/2007 |
Q: i have been getting pink acrylic nails for two months now. i would like to change to a pink and ...
A: If you are going to a tech with extensive training, then you should NOT have to remove and re-do. A ...
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| Gels | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My salon has new owners, who claim they're using the same products as the former owners. I have ...
A: I am going to guess that they are NOT actually using the same products if these issues are brand ...
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| pink and whites.... TO PINK | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I just got a set of pink and whites put on and they are soooooo pink its almost bright and ...
A: The best way to tone them down is to put a coat of French Pink enamel- whatever your preference. ...
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| Solar Nail Rebalancing | 11/5/2007 |
Q: In Houston, I could have the French tip replaced every 4-6 weeks without removing the entire ...
A: Nope. :) The best thing to do is to find a better experienced tech. Now I want to make sure that ...
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| acrylic problems | 11/5/2007 |
Q: i have been doing my nails for a while and i would love to go to school soon to be a technician. I ...
A: The biggest reason to get air pockets is from working with too wet a mix ratio. There is too much ...
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| certification for manicure, pedicure and silk wraps | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am currently being trained by a very reputable certified nail technician, who owns her own shop, ...
A: You will not be able to learn and be certified in just ONE method of enhancement, and I would also ...
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| gel | 11/3/2007 |
Q: im having a problem wiv the gel lifting off the tips as soon as they have cured and the next day, ...
A: Ahh you are using white tips. That will do it ;) I use Brisa by Creative Nail Designs. It's easy ...
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| clear polish | 11/3/2007 |
Q: when I put clear nail polish on it looks fine at first but w/in a day or so it turns yellowish. I ...
A: The polish you are using is a low-grade clear coat. No way around it, unless it's just a bad batch. ...
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| First Time Fakes | 11/2/2007 |
Q: So I've never had any kind of fake nails before and I need some advice on which kind is the best for ...
A: I want to stress to you first off, that NO enhancements (AKA FAKE NAILS) ruin your natural nail. ...
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| Acrylic Nails Removal | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have had acrylic nails for the past 5-6 months. Should I have them removed and leave them off for ...
A: Ahh the age old "DO THEY BREATHE?" question. If you are getting high quality nail services from an ...
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| MMA Infections | 10/30/2007 |
Q: We are actually friends on Myspace! (atouchofclass) I am actually a newbie nail technician and for ...
A: Hey sweetie!! OK, the reason you are lacking in infections related to MMA is because there AREN'T ...
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| Gentlest option | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My natural nails chip, peel and break easiy. I tried acylics and had to have a new set replaced ...
A: None of the options you listed are the gentlest option. What you need to find is a better TECH. No ...
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| why do I keep getting infections | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have been going to the same clean place for 2 years. All of a sudden after getting my nails done ...
A: So it seems that what happened to you was very sudden, but in all actuality you have probably had ...
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| Artificial nails gone wrong | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Hey Heather. I am a nail tech who has been working for 8 weeks now and I am having major issues with ...
A: Aww take a deep breath!! I know this is frustrating, but its something you will get through, I ...
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| gel nails | 10/6/2007 |
Q: apparently my nail tech is doing things incorrectly, e.g., uses a e-files, uses powder and could be ...
A: Oh boy. You need to get to a good tech ASAP and have those babies removed. You may also have to ...
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| IBD Intense Seal | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have started using the IBD Intense Seal over my acrylic nails. The finish is beautiful but about ...
A: Finish gloss requires a roughed up surface or a sticky surface to adhere to, and if you touch the ...
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| Painful Acrylics with Gel coat | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I recently moved to a *very* small university town in Northern Michigan, and had to go to a ...
A: Oh sweetie, you need to get them OFF. Was an electric file used ALOT on your natural nails when you ...
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| nails | 9/29/2007 |
Q: how do you get pink and white nails off with out going somewhere to get them off. like how would you ...
A: Christie it's really your best bet to have them removed professionally, you may not have the tools ...
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| fiberglass wrap | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am wondering what you would recommend me to use that would keep the nails stronger when using this ...
A: If you want your clients to have more flexibility, ditch the fabric and start using Brisa Gel or ...
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| Clear Kapping Gel vs Acrygel | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I was looking into doing my nails myself. I tried ESN gel but I found that when I used it and cured ...
A: Sweetie I would love to help you, but unfortunately if you aren't licensed to practice manicuring, I ...
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| Acrylic Nails | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am a new nail tech and very excited about my job although, I am having issues with my acrylics. I ...
A: Congrats on your new career! It's sure to be a rewarding one, and you will create many great ...
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| Nail Wraps | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am trying to use nail wraps to strengthen my nails. Sometimes they stay on for weeks and ...
A: Dot the only way you can learn to "do it properly" is by going to beauty school and studying ...
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| polish over solar | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Can you put polish on solar nails? If so do you have any recommendations, and what kind of remover ...
A: Solar Nails. Ahhhhhhhh. I want you to go look at past answers about Solar Nails after you read my ...
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| Solar Nail Liquid | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have been doing acrylic nails with solar nail liquid for 16 years. Creative nail has discontinued ...
A: OH BARBARA DON'T AVOID GEL NAILS!! I was a big NO GEL girl until I started using Brisa about 2 ...
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| how long can I wear gel tips? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I'm a nail biter who's finally stopped biting after getting gel tips. I get fills and new ones put ...
A: Your friends no doubt believe they are giving you good, informed advice, but its just not so. :) ...
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| Sculptured nail look? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: Is the sculptured nail supposed to come all the way around the top of the natural nail? I can see ...
A: YES! You don't want both sides of your free edge covered by product, this puts you at risk of ...
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| dip powder | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I had my nails done with silk wrap and the girl dipped my fingers in a jar with powder. Since I ...
A: Eleonora, I wouldn't recommend using anything you can purchase without a license to use professional ...
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| liquid & powder vs. gel | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am a new nail tech. I pul gel on my left hand and liquid and powder on the right. After 5 days, ...
A: Suzanne, it sounds to me like you haven't quite got a handle on your liquid and powder (aka ACRYLIC) ...
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| fake nails?? | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 13 years old all my friends have fake nails and they say they like them.But some people say that ...
A: I think it's all up to your parents. It's a financial responsibility, as well as a commitment to ...
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| Manicure techniques defined | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am confused about the different types of manicures available and what would be the best type for ...
A: If the lifting was at the cuticle line, as you say, then the tech is not performing proper prep. ...
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| Ugly nails | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I used to bite and peel at my nails. I haven't in years, but the whites of my nails start waaaay ...
A: The only thing you can do is paint them with enamel- if you don't like opaque polish or ...
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| Manicure techniques defined | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I am confused about the different types of manicures available and what would be the best type for ...
A: OK, I am sure you went to what you felt was a reliable tech, but I don't personally feel that he/she ...
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| natural nails but want polish to last longer | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have strong and healthy natural nails. I have an active lifestyle including weightlifting, ...
A: A gel overlay is actually an excellent option- BUT, make sure your salon and your tech are top ...
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| bad acrylics | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I was wondering...I have had on regular acrylics and just recently had solar put over that. They ...
A: The problem not only lies with the salon, but also the products they were using. Solar Nails is in ...
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| My toe nail grow split | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My large toe nail grows and grows with a split as about 3/4 from the bottom the nail the splits, ...
A: Something has happened to the actively growing part of your nail(AKA the matrix) to damage it, and ...
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| gel nails | 8/19/2007 |
Q: After swimming in a pool it seems as if my gel nails are sticky to the touch. What is causing this?. ...
A: Well it looks like we all learn something new every day ;) I didn't realize in your question that ...
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| Gel Nails - Can I File? | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I have a fresh set of gel nails. The tech made my nails too wide, short, and are uneven. She told ...
A: Katie you CAN file them, but you do risk breaking the seal created on the edge of the nail by the ...
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| gel nails | 8/18/2007 |
Q: After swimming in a pool it seems as if my gel nails are sticky to the touch. What is causing this?. ...
A: I have NEVER heard of this happening, and if it IS happening, it SHOULD NOT. UV Gels are ...
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| color | 8/16/2007 |
Q: i was wondering... i have slightly tanned skin...naturally i am slightly olive in color... i was ...
A: If you have olive toned skin, avoid colors with a yellow base to it- and this includes classic red- ...
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| toenail | 8/16/2007 |
Q: The toenail on one of my small toes seems to be split vertically. It is not painful, but when i cut ...
A: While I think I should have you refer to a podiatrist to make sure I am right (and ALWAYS see a ...
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| Solar nails | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I just had my solar nails put on and I noticed that on 5 of my nail there is a faint black rim on ...
A: Margie, I hate to tell you this, but professional nail techs do not apply "Solar nails." This is a ...
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| Sculptured or Gel? | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I get my nails done often. I usually get acrylic nails. I have been looking into gel nails. I had a ...
A: ) It doesn't matter what TYPE of nails you have applied, what matters is the tech applying them, ...
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| See through discolored nails | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have finally stopped bitting them and am now letting them grow out. They have grown out quite a ...
A: When your nails get wet, they can become see through, and the natural pigment of your nail plate has ...
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| not sure.... | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I am 17 and i am currently getting acrylics put on. i has the powder and liquid kind and she is ...
A: It is worth the time to wait for the good tech with good certification. Make your appointments and ...
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| gel nails | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have been a nail tech for the past 20 years and I have always had great feedback about my work. ...
A: Aww you sound like your hair is about to fall out lol! I understand your frustration, I also ...
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| solar nails?? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I supposedly had got solar nails this last time I visited the nail salon. I was bought into the ...
A: OHH YOU POOR THING! Sometimes its the toughest lesson to learn, isn't it? You are only 5 hours ...
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| solar nails?? | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I supposedly had got solar nails this last time I visited the nail salon. I was bought into the ...
A: You got scammed. Solar Nail is a patented liquid and powder (AKA "acrylic") enhancement product ...
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| exposed nail bed | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I slammed my fingertip in a door about 2 weeks ago, it swelled up huge and I had to get a hold ...
A: Everything you experienced is perfectly normal. Even the bumpy growback- although if the matrix (the ...
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| Acrylic nails keep breaking | 7/30/2007 |
Q: My mom and I each got a set of acrylic nails done at a reputable nail salon / spa that does not use ...
A: Its hard to say without seeing your hands, but it is either that you are treating your jewels like ...
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| Local nail help | 7/29/2007 |
Q: local nail salon. I had been getting acrylics but one day a girl suggested gel nails. I have been ...
A: Lisa thank you so much for the kind comment ;) As it says in my profile, please email me privately ...
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| fiberglass wraps | 7/29/2007 |
Q: i got fiberglass wraps and it's the first tim i've tried it but the problem is i cannot type nor use ...
A: Ahh getting used to the new extensions on your fingertips can take alot of practice, and a smidge of ...
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| infections.... | 7/27/2007 |
Q: watery bumps along my cuticles and around my nails that itch like crazy! I scratch so much that i ...
A: None of this sounds like a good thing *EEK* You have developed or already have a SERIOUS sensitivity ...
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| yellow acrylic | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I am using OPI Clarit'e monomer and powder and although the packaging says "non yellowing", my nails ...
A: even with exposure to the sun and/or smoking. The yellowing is coming from either your product or ...
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| finding a good technician in my area | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have gel nails that are only a month old and are already yellowing, have cracked twice, but ...
A: Yep, I officially need my own referral page lol. Email me privately: hreynosa@hotmail.com and I ...
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| Concerned about my nails | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I just went a few days ago and had my nails done for the very first time. I've always had natural ...
A: You had an experience in what is referred to as a "Non Standard Salon." They advertise enhancements ...
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| using high quality nail lacquer at home | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have gel nails now, but am thinking of just doing a good hard and clear lacquer finish on my ...
A: I am sorry to have to tell you that there IS no enamel that is as shiny, or as long lasting as UV ...
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| acrylics | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I hardly get acrylics.I was going to get them done today and i wanted to know what i should do to ...
A: You just need an ordinary boring nailbrush- you can get them at walmart, target, anything like that. ...
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| acrylics | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I hardly get acrylics.I was going to get them done today and i wanted to know what i should do to ...
A: FIrst things first, go to a reputable shop, and not just any non standard nail salon. And get them ...
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| acrylic nails | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i am thinkin on gettin my nails done. i am not sure weather to get the gel ones or acrylic. do you ...
A: A good master tech will use ALL mediums, and use them well. The best way to avoid going to a ...
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| how to find a professional who does acrylic manicures | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I live in Fairfield County, Ct and I cannot find anyone in a nearby town who does pink & while ...
A: BUT! I do not refer clients to Non standard salons, I will only send you to a professional with ...
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| Acrylic nails | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i bite my nais and they are really short and i want Acrylic nails, do my nails have to be a certain ...
A: They will only look stupid and fall off if you go to a below-standard nail salon, and receive nails ...
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| Acrylic nails | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i bite my nais and they are really short and i want Acrylic nails, do my nails have to be a certain ...
A: NOPE! :) I have rehabilitated a good number of nail biters by applying a set of enhancements for ...
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| pink and white fills | 7/21/2007 |
Q: What is the process for filling pink and white? So they have to be removed every time?
A: First off lets throw out the term fill. It refers to only "filling in" the new growth, with no ...
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| nailbed | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Last Monday I was dong my laundry and as I was using the trigger to spray it went under my nail. ...
A: Jojoba is the smallest molecular structure of moisture in existence. It has the ability to ...
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| My 9 year old daughter and acrylic nails | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My 9 year old daughter wants to get acrylic nails. I told her she had to have her own money to take ...
A: The answer here is really all about what YOU think is appropriate for your daughter, and REALLY ...
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| Acrylic/Gel nail allergies | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I recently developed a sensitivity if not downright allergy to acrylic nails after 12 years. I ...
A: YOU ARE RIGHT!!! Formaldehyde, gluteraldehyde, and toulene are all RELATED, and most UV Gels ...
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| nailbed | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Last Monday I was dong my laundry and as I was using the trigger to spray it went under my nail. ...
A: OUCH!! I would NOT try to seperate it, but definitely clip off anything thats loose. It's ...
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| redness at the base of my nail | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have been wearing nails for many years, and have tried many different salons. After my nails are ...
A: but it sounds to me like you have developed a sensitivity to liquid and powder enhancements- this ...
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| uv gel | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am using a bonding/primer gel, then sculpting gel x2 coats, finished off with a uv high gloss ...
A: When you are using gel, just like with any other system, it's really important to build up the zones ...
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| Nail strengthening | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I just had arcylic nail removed after almost a year. They are of course very thin and damaged. Do ...
A: I feel like such a nerd lol. I am having some PC issues this afternoon, sorry for the abrupt cut ...
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| Nail strengthening | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I just had arcylic nail removed after almost a year. They are of course very thin and damaged. Do ...
A: If your nails are very thin and damaged, go pick up a bottle of Creative Nail Design's "Toughen Up." ...
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| Nail Colors | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Is it "proper" to have your finger nails & toenails different colors? Like French manicure for hands ...
A: In my personal opinion, it's BETTER to not match them!! It's a pet peeve of mine when folks match ...
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| uh oh - "gel" application, and removal? | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Before last week, I'd only ever had two manicures, and both lasted a grand total of about 23 hours ...
A: Ah, I wish I had better news for you. But it does seem that you wandered into what we call NSS ...
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| Pink and white | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I want to get my nails done in pink and white and am reading all the info and getting scared about ...
A: Ok, I have a couple questions, but it sounds like you had an overall trauma-less appt. ;) What did ...
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| gel nail removal | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Heather I have been getting gel manicures for about a year and would like to stop for a ...
A: Is there a specific reason you want to stop getting them? If you are getting good service from a ...
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| Pink and white | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I want to get my nails done in pink and white and am reading all the info and getting scared about ...
A: I applaud you for being concerned enough to find out just WHAT IS safe for your hands, and knowing ...
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| nail polish | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I was looking into making my own nail polish but I'm having trouble finding out exactly how to do ...
A: ) The term non-toxic is a pretty overused term, and most of us don't even know it. Because ...
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| UV gel nails | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have just got a set for uv gel nails and I am practicing how to apply gel. I have some questions ...
A: Tadeja, thanks for your question! I wish I could say more, but the only advice I can give you is too ...
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| nail polish | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I love manicures but my fingernails start peeling every time I use nail polishes. I tried those ...
A: Kate, I won't be able to fully answer your questions without knowing exactly what you are using, and ...
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| Weak smile line | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if I could do anything about my weak smile lines. After a couple of games of ...
A: I have not alot of great news for you. :( First off, I need to know WHY your nails are already ...
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| Not Happy With Pink & Whites | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I love the look of always having a frenchy manicure but there are a couple of things I am ...
A: If your nails are turning yellow, it's most likely the product your tech is using- it may be old, ...
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| Solar Nails | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I normally have "Solar Nails" applied when I get nail enhancements. I was wondering...instead of ...
A: The term "Solarnail" is actually the name of a professional liquid and powder product (also known as ...
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| Ugly Toe!! | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I have a very thick..discolored big toe. It is absolutely hideous and I'm totally unsure what to do. ...
A: Without seeing your toenail, or getting any info from a podiatrist ( ALWAYS see a specialist for ...
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| Problem Acrylic Client | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I am a nail tech from australia and I have recently had a new client who wanted a full set of ...
A: This is probably one of the most common and easily fixed problems techs have. I didn't conquer it ...
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| Lustrous nail system | 5/11/2007 |
Q: What can you tell me about the Lustrous Nail System? It is an at home gel system. I am very ...
A: (the following is a cut and paste from the website advertisement) "LUSTRIOUS NAILS NAIL BONDING ...
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| nail care | 5/5/2007 |
Q: when doing artificial nails,etching the nail to do fill-ins is required.this does damage the ...
A: Donna, I hope you are well meaning in your question, although I do wonder if maybe you are baiting ...
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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: ) I have never before heard of this particular product, but that could just be because it hasn't ...
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| Taking off Acrylic Nails | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am trying to get my acrylic nails off and I did a few just peeling them off (i know i know it's ...
A: OK, now that you know its BAD to peel enhancements off ;)... You cannot "fix" what you damaged, but ...
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| gel nails | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I want to get gel nails, but am very leary about the whole process. My nails have always been thin ...
A: There are a important things to know here: All products, your hairspray down to the apples that may ...
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