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About Joanna Panagiotidi
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Expertise
I can answer in all kind of questions concerning Nail both natural and artificial process, Make up, Epilation & Depilation, working at home or in a salon, business behavior

Experience
I am working as a Make up & Nail Artist for the past 5 years. I also have a team constituted of 7 main members (hairdressers, make up artists, masseurs etc) and plenty of others accordingly to the project.

Organizations
Beauty Congress

Education/Credentials
Manicure & Pedicure private teaching school (Greece), seminars on artificial nails (silc, acrylic, dual, gel), Make up lessons by Nabile Sebale, depilation & epilation process

Past/Present Clients
BDF (Greece)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Joanna Panagiotidi 
In Category  Nail Care & Manicures

SubjectDate Asked

acrylic nails10/6/2009
  Q: I've worn acrylics for over 30 yrs. My regular girl left the salon and now I have a new one. My ...
  A: it depends on the nail tech how he or she are doing their job. As far as my experience leads me, I ...
Acrylic liquid side-effects9/16/2009
  Q: i've been working with acrylic liquid for a few years and wonder if maybe the strong fumes will not ...
  A: as far as I know you should STOP working with acrylic as long as you are pregnant. I will post a ...
Acrylic Nails9/6/2009
  Q: I am Turning 13 soon, and my mom said that I could get acrylic nails done at the salon when I am 13. ...
  A: first of all, I believe that you are too young to get fake nails. There are so many wonderfull ...
Gel Nails7/9/2009
  Q: I usually get my nails done at salons and they use "Gel Powder" and mix it with a liquid to create ...
  A: there is no such thing as Gel powder which can be combined with some liquid and then put it under ...
natural nails after removing acrylics2/15/2009
  Q: I have had acrylics on my nails for about 8 years but recently took them off. I realized the place ...
  A: first of all, pls explain what exactly do you mean by saying that you had the acrylics on for 8 ...
Fake nails..2/10/2009
  Q: I got my nails done a week ago, and the woman did a HORRIBLE job.. they have been popping off at the ...
  A: acrylic's procedure has no lamp or anything else like this. You can soak them into pure acetone for ...
damaged nails1/24/2009
  Q: I've been getting acrylics for six months now. I have never had any tips put on, just acrylic over ...
  A: first of all TAKE OFF any fake nails you still have and let your nails rest for at least 2 weeks. ...
damaged nails1/23/2009
  Q: I've been getting acrylics for six months now. I have never had any tips put on, just acrylic over ...
  A: I am so very sorry to hear that your your acrylic nails caused you rings of fire... Unfortunately it ...
bubbles1/12/2009
  Q: i just got a manicure (new girl and she has done my nails 3 times and happens each time) she removes ...
  A: when you are having a professional manicure the tech should not use a brush because there is always ...
bubbles1/11/2009
  Q: i just got a manicure (new girl and she has done my nails 3 times and happens each time) she removes ...
  A: let's start from the beginning. 1st... I have never heard the brand she uses. 2nd... Ask her to let ...
arclyic nails11/5/2008
  Q: i'm having arcylic nails for 1 month already.i saw underneth my tips,they are yelloy in colour,and i ...
  A: this might be cause by the process of growing (how many days did you have them done when you saw the ...
Toe Nails10/23/2008
  Q: I have a question regarding my big toe nails on my feet, seems like its been about 3 or 4 years ...
  A: there is actually nothing you can do to speed up the growing progress. It takes almost six months in ...
nail dryer systems10/14/2008
  Q: nails that will speed up all the layers drying and let me get out the door quicker? ANSWER: Dear ...
  A: Hm... As far as I know, after a quick search, none of the nail dryers that I have used are available ...
Acrylic nail mishops8/25/2008
  Q: i am learning how to do acrylic nails and i practice on friends nails but they keep falling off ...
  A: In order to answer your question I need you to describe me every step you follow in order to see ...
gel nails8/11/2008
  Q: i just got my nails done friday and it is monday now, and at the base of some of my nails it looks ...
  A: first of all...I wish you all the best for your wedding. Secondly, of course you have to go back ...
adverse reaction to IBD gel products7/18/2008
  Q: We are having trouble getting the IBD products in our area. We have heard that some nail techs and ...
  A: first of all... which area is that??? US? Europe? And what do you mean mean by "some nail techs?" I ...
nail removal5/22/2008
  Q: i just got acrylic nails put on yesterday and while i think they are pretty i don't like them on my ...
  A: good to hear from you again. No. Tips and acrylic remover (pure acetone most of the times) does ...
artificial nails5/22/2008
  Q: i am just wondering if you could answer my question. I have an assignment on different nail systems ...
  A: there are many factors that define the nail system that you should use to each of your clients. Hang ...
strongest nail shape5/21/2008
  Q: would you know the strongest natural nail shape and why
  A: in my opinion there is no particular nail shape that you can call stronger in general... It has to ...
Gel nails in Miami, Fl5/19/2008
  Q: I'm trying to find a nail salon in Miami that does real gel nails. I had "gel nails" done last week ...
  A: .. As far as it concerns the salon in Miami I could not possibly know because I live in Greece! It ...
nail removal5/18/2008
  Q: i just got acrylic nails put on yesterday and while i think they are pretty i don't like them on my ...
  A: No dear... if your tech is fully skilled they will not hurt at all... You will have to ask him if ...
nail removal5/18/2008
  Q: what do I soak my acrilic nails in to make them easier to remove?
  A: if you don't have a nail remover solution, try acetone as pure as you can get (no oils, no ...
Artificial Nail4/23/2008
  Q: I am completely new to artificial nails. I always do my own manicures and pedicures so I know all of ...
  A: hi! Making your own artificial nails might turn out to be really dangerous... I don't know if the ...
nail bed soreness4/11/2008
  Q: Whenever I take nail polish off (with acetone or nonacetone) removers, my nails become really sore. ...
  A: .. It happens to have a client that has the exact same problem... It seems to happen with certain ...
Bio Sculpture Alternatives4/5/2008
  Q: Elyse. I have the sort of nails that will not survive at any length without some kind of protection. ...
  A: (I am not Elyse...I am Ioanna....!) BioSculpture Nails is a product that is really worth trying. ...
Naile Care after gel nails...3/29/2008
  Q: Hi I recently had a set of gel nails on but got tired of them and didn't feel up to getting them ...
  A: .. First of all, it was very bad that you took them off by yourself because you damaged the upper ...
toenail care3/1/2008
  Q: i have told i have psoriass of the finger and toe nail. they look awful and i am very embarrassed ...
  A: .. Psoriasis (pronounced /səˈraɪəsɪs/) is a non-contagious skin disorder, ...
Scultured nails lifting2/13/2008
  Q: I have worn sculptured nails for years. I have always had a problem with them lifting. At one time ...
  A: If I got it right, by the term "sculptured nails" you mean acrylic nails without tips... There are ...
bio gel2/9/2008
  Q: Is the bio gel safe to put on your real nail bed. I use the bio gel with tips, but my nails have ...
  A: .. As far as I know it is safe to use the bio gel on your nail. Well to be more specific, it has ...
nail products2/5/2008
  Q: What is the difference between acrylics and a nail gell used for fingernails? My friendsays that ...
  A: first of all there is no product as acrylic or gel - as far as I know... - that strengthens the ...
primer1/29/2008
  Q: I have a question. Do you need to apply primer with gel nails? I notice that some nail technicians ...
  A: as far as it concerns PRIMER, it is for your own safety to use it on your nails before you get them ...
manicure bowl1/6/2008
  Q: i just want to know which set of bowl is hygiencially recommended to be used? The glass or the wood ...
  A: I strongly recommend the use of a glass bowl which is much more easy to sterilize. Wood has pores so ...
fake nails12/19/2007
  Q: It have been around a year and I didn't know if I should get fake nails again I loved having them on ...
  A: Pls excuse my delay in answering, but it is a very busy period of time so... :-) So...fake nails... ...
gel nails12/19/2007
  Q: why it is important before you do a fill on gel nails to remove any looseness or air pockets on the ...
  A: It is essential to have a proper manicure removing any looseness and air pockets of your fake nails ...
gels and nail polish12/12/2007
  Q: can u paint ur white french tips with blue nail polish? once dry, then glue them on. then apply the ...
  A: I need you to clarify a few things first... 1. which part of the white french tip you want to paint? ...
Nails after removing acrylic nails?12/8/2007
  Q: My nails hurt and they are breaking into the nail bed. What can I do?
  A: First of all...CHANGE YOUR NAIL TECH!!! It is inexcusable to have such problems using acrylic... You ...
good afternoon12/2/2007
  Q: Name some of the nail diseases that can be treated by the cosmetologist
  A: I believe that NONE of the nails diseases can or should be treated by a cosmetologist. I believe ...
gel11/27/2007
  Q: i am very good at putting gel in my nails. but after a few hours, they crack and chip.i have filed ...
  A: When you say you are putting gel on your own what exactly do you mean??? Do you use a UV lamp? Or ...
Cuticles11/24/2007
  Q: I used "Problem Cuticle Remover" from Sally Hanson on my nails. The problem was I used it as a ...
  A: it was pretty irresponsible of you to use a product without reading the instructions first, but I ...
nail diseases11/23/2007
  Q: good morning i am currently in the process of being trained as a nail technician and one of the ...
  A: In a very high percentage you will run into toes with nail diseases. You can do pedicure if the ...

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