Nail Care & Manicures/Questions Answered by Expert Joanna Panagiotidi
| Subject | Date Asked |
| what did i get on my nails ? | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I went to a nail tech to do my France nail to strength my nail . She didn't use a bonder or a primer ... A: Kat'arxin, as milisoume ellinika!!! I esto greeklish! Loipon.... Tha psakso to sygkekrimeno salon ... | |
| what did i get on my nails ? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I went to a nail tech to do my France nail to strength my nail . She didn't use a bonder or a primer ... A: ...hm.... it could be many things or even a product I never heard before.... but DO NOT confuse a ... | |
| curing gel sealer /gel topcoat | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I've recently started doing my own acrylic nails, but felt that the shine disappeared quite quickly ... A: ............ wow!!! That is actually a whole "gel manicure at home class"!!! Just joking! So... ... | |
| gel and acrylics | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: i recently got a set of gel nails. I am having lifting on my two middle fingers because of ... A: most techs combine gel and acrylic but most of the times this is not something we suggest. You ... | |
| acrylic nails | 10/6/2009 |
| 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-effects | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 Nails | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 Nails | 7/9/2009 |
| 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 acrylics | 2/15/2009 |
| 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 nails | 1/24/2009 |
| 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 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: I am so very sorry to hear that your your acrylic nails caused you rings of fire... Unfortunately it ... | |
| bubbles | 1/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| bubbles | 1/11/2009 |
| 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 nails | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 Nails | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 systems | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 mishops | 8/25/2008 |
| 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 nails | 8/11/2008 |
| 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 products | 7/18/2008 |
| 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 removal | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 nails | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 shape | 5/21/2008 |
| 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, Fl | 5/19/2008 |
| 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 removal | 5/18/2008 |
| 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 removal | 5/18/2008 |
| 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 Nail | 4/23/2008 |
| 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 soreness | 4/11/2008 |
| 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 Alternatives | 4/5/2008 |
| 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 care | 3/1/2008 |
| 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 lifting | 2/13/2008 |
| 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 gel | 2/9/2008 |
| 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 products | 2/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| primer | 1/29/2008 |
| 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 bowl | 1/6/2008 |
| 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 nails | 12/19/2007 |
| 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 nails | 12/19/2007 |
| 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 polish | 12/12/2007 |
| 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 afternoon | 12/2/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| gel | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Cuticles | 11/24/2007 |
| 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 diseases | 11/23/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
Nail Care & Manicures
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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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