| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Fake nails. | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I love getting my nails done with acrylic tips because my real nails don't grow. they are very thin ...
A: Second question first: Any job that you love doing that pays the bills is not a "dumb job." Spending ...
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| gels | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Okay so I am stressing cause I just finished nail school and I did 3 clients and they all had ...
A: My first advice would be to contact CND and see if you can arrange communication directly with a CND ...
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| O.P.I color gel nails | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I was going to an inexpensive salon and noticed the owner "watering" down the color with acetone. my ...
A: When done correctly, no nail enhancement product should damage your nails. The fab thing about the ...
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| Gel Vs. Acrylics | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have been getting acrylic tips for some time now. The tech talked me into the gel nails-said they ...
A: Yes. This is definitely a traditional acrylic fill with a gel topcoat over it. This is NOT a true ...
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| newest nail gel concept | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I currently have gel and powder fillins every two weeks. I am trying to cut down costs. My nail ...
A: Well first, I'm confused by "gel and powder fillins." I'm not sure why they are using powder with ...
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| LCN vs silk wrap | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I currently have silk wraps on my nails and have been using these for approx. 8 years. I soaked and ...
A: I'm sure you've already gone through the trouble-shooting process to determine why you're ...
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| pink and white lifting | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have gone to different places and asked for pink and white. It costs about $20-30. First problem ...
A: Well, according to Nails Magazine's newest data a full set of pink and white acrylics in the U.S. is ...
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| uv gel nails | 10/14/2009 |
Q: i have tried several ways but have the following problems sticky nails even with wipes, when nails ...
A: You can't put nail polish under gel. It just doesn't work. The polish can't dry properly when it's ...
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| gel overlay | 10/12/2009 |
Q: my nails will not grow at all so i go to a nail technician from time to time. My question is do you ...
A: No. Nail enhancement products are NOT listed as carcinogenic. Not even MMA, which is the chemical in ...
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| Nail License | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I completed cosmetology school in the caribbean. How can I get a nail license in the US
A: Each state handles its own licensing, so it depends on what state you are in. Most likely, you will ...
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| big toe | 9/23/2009 |
Q: had a pedicure in August now have light green line running across top o f big toe only and some ...
A: It sounds like they may have pushed too hard with the cuticle pusher and bruised the tissue beneath ...
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| Glass Nails | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I heard about a nail tip procedure called "glass" tips...I am not exactly sure what this is but, ...
A: The number one myth about nails is that acrylic is "hard" on the nails. This is not exactly true. ...
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| gel nails | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have recently applied to do a home learning gel nail course. It has now arrived and I have begun ...
A: It's absolutely possible to apply polish to gel, but you're right, I'm not sure why they would make ...
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| nail polish | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have polished my nails with a lovely red color and then applied a quick dry (fingers and toes). I ...
A: My first instinct to your problem is that the topcoat you're using is picking up-- or absorbing-- ...
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| gel nail polish | 9/13/2009 |
Q: hey maggie i noticrd that you are frm ca. im a manicurist there also and needed some advice is there ...
A: You can contact me directly by visiting my website at http://nailsbymaggie.com. I live and work in ...
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| nails | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I had my natural nails french tipped and 2 days later the polish on my nails had darkened and now ...
A: Chances are the topcoat is picking up and absorbing dark dyes from your clothes, hair, purse, cell ...
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| Gel Nails | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Two years ago I had to change nail techs for my gels. Since then I have developed white cloud-like ...
A: Are the cloudy spots in the gel or on your natural nail? Is your new tech using the same brand of ...
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| gel smile line | 9/5/2009 |
Q: hey.i fell like i have waisted my money on a course with gel nails.can you tell me techniques to do ...
A: The problem with gels is that as soon as you get your smile line the way you want it, it starts to ...
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| Juliette paper wraps | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I used to have Juliette wraps for my nails, and the only manicurist in town that used this wrap, has ...
A: The Juliette wrap has eluded me for years. The technique is considered by many to be out-dated now ...
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| Nail care after removal | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I'm ashamed to admit it, but I have been getting acrylics at a... we'll just call them a less than ...
A: Start by finding a reputable salon. Especially if you can find a nail tech who specializes in ...
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| Lifting of Acrylics all of a sudden | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have been doing nails for about a year now and have had great success. However, all of a sudden, ...
A: You say you've been doing nails "for about a year?" So it's possible that the changing of the ...
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| liquid UV gel nails | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I do not have tips, but an overlay directly on to of my natural nail. I too have been dooped by ...
A: I'm not too familiar with the Miami beach area, but I'm sending you links for the Yelp listings ...
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| nail fungs | 8/18/2009 |
Q: nail adheseve but didnt throw out my monimer is that the reason that it is spreading please help ...
A: Sounds like Psuedamonas Aeruginosa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudomonas_aeruginosa. It's a ...
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| acrylic or silicone wraps | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I recently had tips put on with acrylic, but when they were removed my nails were ruined. Would the ...
A: It's not the product that does damage to your nails, it's the techniques used to apply and remove ...
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| 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: I know it's fairly easy to find a line of nail polishes that you can add you own company logo to-- ...
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| Artificial nails | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I recently had gotten acrylic nails for the first time and they were ok but because I tan they ...
A: Yes, "Solar Nails" are acrylic. All acrylic products are not created equally. Acrylic comes in many ...
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| Silk Wraps | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I recently, got a full set of silk wraps done by a reputable technician. (Not a "chop shop") I've ...
A: The resin that is used for wraps does not have the same cross-linking properties as acrylics or ...
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| Acrylic powders on natural nails | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Can acrylic powder be applied to natural nail? I mean without gluing on fake acrylics. I naturally ...
A: Since you say, "without gluing on fake acrylics" -- do you mean without using tips? The pre-shaped ...
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| OPI Axxium for natural nails | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I was told the new axxium gel product can be used on my natural nails and will not damage my nail ...
A: Sounds like you'd really like gel nails. Give it a try! As for "not damaging" your natural nails-- ...
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| Acrylic lifting from designer nail tip, not nail bed | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I've noticed that the acrylic will lift from the tip of a designer nail tip (pre-designed- I'm ...
A: Sometimes acrylic and gels don't like to stick to the surface of these pre-printed tips. You should ...
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| Replacing acrylic nails. | 7/21/2009 |
Q: How often to a need to replace my set of acrylic nails?
A: This is a difficult question to answer because there is no right or wrong answer. Many professionals ...
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| Nail Tips | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am somewhat confused about the different types of nail tips used at salons. I always get solar ...
A: Sadly, I do not live in the Houston area. I'm smack dab in the center of California-- no beach, no ...
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| Nail Tips | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am somewhat confused about the different types of nail tips used at salons. I always get solar ...
A: First and foremost my advice to you is to find a more customer-oriented salon where the nail techs ...
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| Silk wraps | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Could you please explain to me what silk wraps are and what they do for your nails?
A: Silk wraps are another option for nail enhancements, just like gels or acrylics. Wraps essentially ...
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| crystal nails | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i wanted to know where i can obtain the "crystal" for artificial nails. im moving to a country where ...
A: Well, since "crystal" isn't an actual nail product, I'm hoping you can give me some more information ...
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| Old Nail Polish | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I was just going through some old nail polish I have, and I have two questions. (Please note that ...
A: The polish should be safe to use. No problem there. Staining depends on the color of the polish, but ...
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| Deep Powder Manicures | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have been seeing in many spa & nails that they are offering deep powder manicures which are at a ...
A: This is a new one for me, as I have not yet seen or heard of "deep powder manicures." So, I did an ...
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| gel nails | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have gel nails and tend to suck on my finger furing the day. Is this poisonous? Where could I ...
A: I'm going to give your question the benefit of the doubt and assume that it's legitimate and maybe ...
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| Allergy to acrylic and gel | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I am allergic to acrylic and gel nails, have you ever heard of "Crystal" nails, they but a nail ...
A: A very popular brand name is "Backscratchers Extreme" -- many techs also refer to it as a "dip ...
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| gel nail sensitivity | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have had gel nails for about a year. After my last three fill-ins, my fingers have itched ...
A: The problem is that if you are developing a sensitivity to any of the products, you need to remove ...
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| Nail Injury | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Due to an injury my nail is ajar to the left but still in tact. I went to the doctor because I had ...
A: I would definitely talk to your doctor about your concerns, but from my interpretation of what you ...
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| UV curing nail polish | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Is there a UV curing colored nail polish on the market? If so who makes it? Thanks in advance for ...
A: I'm not currently aware of such a product. However, many gel manufacturers now offer lines of ...
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| gel over acrylic | 5/28/2009 |
Q: or do you need to apply affix or bonding gel then cure then put your layer of gel. thanks katrina
A: Depends on the type of gel you are using. Usually, if you are applying a coat of gel over acrylics ...
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| BCIS | 5/22/2009 |
Q: WHEN YOU ARE DOING MANICURIS HOW DO IT WORK WHATS ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO. bECAUSE WHEN I GET ...
A: It depends on which state you live in. Each state has its own requirements for your license. Make ...
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| Gel nails. | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I had undergone a manicure course a few years ago. Altough it's not the same thing, I decided to ...
A: Might I just say that you have taken on quite a challenge for doing your own nails! Let's see if I ...
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| Acrylic Nail Bubbles | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have pink and white acrylic nails, what causes bubbles?I I have tiny dots in the white.
A: Your nail tech has air in her brush. When the brush is dipped into the liquid, it needs to be pushed ...
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| Gel Nails | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Do Gel nails penetrate the nail down to the skin. Also, if it does how safe are the chemicals? Are ...
A: I'm not sure yet why I so often hear people speak of Bio Sculpture gels as though they were not gel. ...
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| Solar nail lifting | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I got solar nails for the first time ever about 2 weeks ago. I have read that they should be ...
A: So-called "solar nails" are just acrylic nails, so they aren't going to wear any differently than ...
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| glass fibre nails | 5/6/2009 |
Q: is there a another name for glass fibre? is it the same as gel nails? many thx
A: Well, I'm more familiar with the term "Fiberglass" but either way, it's a fabric mesh made from very ...
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| Acrylic wrap Vs. Tips | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I currently have acrylic tips. My natural nail is almost grown out underneath. What is the ...
A: Wraps are just another type of nail enhancement service. In very simple terms, it involves gluing ...
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| Nailite Gel | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have been performing full service nail enhancements for 8 years, but have only worked with ...
A: My first thought was that if you are applying over tips, they have to be buffed for the gel to ...
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| nail care | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I work in a pet store and have my hands in the fish aquariums quite often. The aquarium water is ...
A: I know this will be difficult to work into your routine, but get in the habit of drying your hands ...
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| axxium soak-off gel | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I just started using the axxium soak-off gel and wondering if anyone has had any problems with it ...
A: I don't use OPI products generally, so my experience with Axxium gels is limited. I have tried it ...
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| Not what I asked for? | 4/4/2009 |
Q: First I am sorry for the length of my question--I have several questions. A few years ago, I ...
A: it really helps. Absolutely yes, you are wearing acrylic nails. Gel is NEVER a powder. Yes: you ...
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| bubbles | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Lately I have had trouble with my manicures. Almost every time I paint nails, air bubbles are ...
A: Have you already tried not shaking your polish bottles? I used to roll my eyes at this advice, but ...
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| Gel Nail curing and filing options | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for about a year - and love my gels... but am looking for another ...
A: I definitely think it's worth a try. Theoretically I believe the UV top coat would slow the break ...
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| Gel Nail curing and filing options | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for about a year - and love my gels... but am looking for another ...
A: There is no difference between a drill and a hand file. A LOT of my colleagues would have ...
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| Nail Salon/Chemical Burn | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Maggie (I like your name)! And I like the advice you gave to one of the readers. So, here's my ...
A: WOW! Well, I'm proud of myself for coming to the same conclusion the pros at your local ER came to! ...
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| how to finish acrylic nail? | 2/25/2009 |
Q: what I want to know is how you keep your acrylic nails shine for long time . I use OPI UV sealer ...
A: Change your lightbulbs. I use OPI Axxium sealer too, and it lasts until I buff it off. (Unless a ...
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| which is better as non toxic gel Brisa, En vogue, Bio | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Brisa Gels are non hyperallergenic,En Vogue says it has non toxic vapors and uses polymer resin & ...
A: All good questions, and I sympathize with your confusion since I have often lamented at the lack of ...
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| Nail Specialist | 2/19/2009 |
Q: What credentials does a nail specialist use after her name when she has received her license. Fort ...
A: A few years ago, there was much debate on this subject on a popular professional networking forum. ...
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| etching | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have just completed a course in gels and acrylics. I noticed in some of your answers you say ...
A: Read the directions for application of the product. Some companies still list "etching" the nail ...
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| Lifting nails | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Help! I had my pink & white tips removed (after 2 years of having them on) several weeks ago and ...
A: This is pretty rare in my experience with removing nails from my clients... I don't know if that's ...
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| nails | 1/30/2009 |
Q: What could happen if you don’t take care of your acrylic nails
A: If you're lucky, they'll fall off. Or, they could begin to lift and you could get bacteria between ...
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| nail enhancement | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i am a nailtechnician and i would like to know a faster method of refilling pink and white acrylics
A: After years of attending continuing education classes and seminars, and talking to other techs ...
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| 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: Well, first off, I'm glad that you at least diagnosed the "rings of fire." Those are caused by ...
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| Curved Nails.. | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My nails have been curving downwards when they start to grow even a little bit. Some of them look ...
A: Have they always been this way? If not, then you should consult a doctor about it. The downward ...
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| silk wraps | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I just had silk wraps put on my nails about 15 hours ago. My nails are very tender ..when I put ...
A: Most likely your fingers are sore because of the filing. Quite possibly your nails were filed ...
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| allergic reaction?? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: For many years I have had acrylic nails with gel put on over them. Back in October I had such severe ...
A: Unless your nail tech is very sloppy with his/her application method, it's probably not the gel ...
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| uv manicure | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how safe UV Gel Manicures are?? I am a little leary about it being that we protect ...
A: Actually, we don't protect ourselves from ALL UV light rays-- as that would mean staying out of more ...
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| Fake fingernails | 12/30/2008 |
Q: i am a male and i tried on fake fingernails on and i love the way they look i search all over the ...
A: My clients average 14 to 21 days between fills. You didn't specify which type of "fake" fingernails ...
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| pedicures | 12/29/2008 |
Q: When wrapping up a foot with a hot towel during a pedicure, I can never get it wrapped tight. Do you ...
A: This is a very difficult thing to describe without pictures,but I'll give it a shot: I've always ...
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| Pink & White nails | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I used to go to a lady who worked from her house and would take the pink and white almost completely ...
A: I definitely wouldn't consider you a "know-it-all" consumer. You've had your nails done well and you ...
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| Gel Nails? | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I got gel nails put on. I'm not sure if they were done properly or what I should do about ...
A: It sounds like the tech used white acrylic on your tips. The rest sounds like gel. There are too ...
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| gel nails and filing | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I just had a gel overlay applied. It looks a little bulky to me- can I thin them out? How? They dont ...
A: Manufacturers often tell us not to file on top of the final coat of gel in order to maintain the ...
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| Does the nailbed ever grow back? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am trying to grow my nails back after biting them for most of my life. So far so good, except for ...
A: I have always seen the nailbed grow back. It takes time. Sometimes lots of time. It's possible that ...
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| Polish & Strengtheners | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a nail strengthener and I am very happy with the results. However the top coat has ...
A: Go back to the place you purchased the strengthener and see if the same company makes a thinner for ...
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| wanted: great looking (healthy) natural nails | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I would like my nails to gain strength and natural length. I went to a salon and explained that I ...
A: If your natural nails grow out healthy normally, then I would suggest committing to a regular ...
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| Newbie questions | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I'm a newbie when it comes to nail extensions (but I have done some research) and my question is, ...
A: First I would ask what gel she uses. Find out what brand it is, and what manufacturer makes it. Like ...
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| polymer , primer | 10/25/2008 |
Q: What are the benefits of polymer, primer and monomer. Thanks
A: Well, you didn't really give me much to go on with this question so I'm going to try to cover as ...
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| Finding a qualified Nail Tech | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I just moved to Southern Maryland. I am trying to find a qualified nail tech for Solar Nails. My ...
A: Yes, it sounds like a pretty standard pink and white acrylic application. There really isn't too ...
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| Gel nails removed with nail file | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have been having Biosculpt for about 6 weeks,i go to my friend who works in a salon and she does ...
A: Yes, it is safe to have gel nails filed off. BUT it has to be done carefully so as to file the gel, ...
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| Finding a qualified Nail Tech | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just moved to Southern Maryland. I am trying to find a qualified nail tech for Solar Nails. My ...
A: Are you looking for pink and white nails? Gel nails? or pink and white gel nails? Which ever one you ...
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| Nail problems? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have worn acrylic tips that later turned into wraps for a year a so. Finally, I've been able to ...
A: Get more frequent manicures. Try "dry" manicures: a cream or oil is liberally applied to your hands ...
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| Nails Pealing | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have had fake nails put on for almost 5 years now. I have always had acrylic put on and never had ...
A: I'm happy to hear that you found a really clean salon! A clean salon is important, so I really hope ...
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| Itchy Acrylic Nails | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I've been doing the acrylic nails for a few years now, after awhile, my fingers would get itchy and ...
A: A good portion of a cheap salon being cheap, is using cheap product. The unfortunate fallout from ...
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| MANICURE | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I GOT A LITTLE CUT FROM A MANICURE WHAT R THE CHANCES OF GETTING HEPATITIS THANKS
A: Your biggest concern would be Hepatitis A. Hep A is "an acute infectious disease of the liver caused ...
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| Gel Nails Alergic reaction | 9/25/2008 |
Q: ... I am a nail biter and really wanted my nails to look nice... but I am really having a bit of a ...
A: Nope, Mani-q is salon only. It is a UV cured rubberized gel, so even if someone ever does develop a ...
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| Gel Nails Alergic reaction | 9/22/2008 |
Q: ... I am a nail biter and really wanted my nails to look nice... but I am really having a bit of a ...
A: All nail enhancement products are in the same basic family of chemistry. Acrylates. They are all ...
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| After Care after acyrlic | 9/22/2008 |
Q: What is your recomendation for product use for the nails to become stronger and healther, yet as ...
A: You might want to try a ridge filling basecoat. They aren't as easy to find as they used to be, but ...
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| After Care after acyrlic | 9/22/2008 |
Q: What is your recomendation for product use for the nails to become stronger and healther, yet as ...
A: Rehydration. Assuming the nails have not been damaged by poor application, improper removal, or MMA; ...
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| chemical usage | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I bought solar nail white powder and the liquid. Can you tell me how to use these products so i can ...
A: I take it from your question that you are not a nail tech? Did you purchase the brand-name Solarnail ...
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| Broken artificial nail | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Sometime in August I got some French tips because my real nails do not grow, and when they do, they ...
A: If your grandmother is anything like mine, you could probably tear off your entire finger and she'd ...
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| Broken artificial nail | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Sometime in August I got some French tips because my real nails do not grow, and when they do, they ...
A: Ouch. You're going to need a doctor. A doctor can lance the nail for you to release the pressure ...
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| differences between types of artificial nails | 9/9/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between getting acrylics, pink and whites, and gels? Do they last the same ...
A: Depending on how the acrylic was removed it could take 2 weeks to 6 months. If the acrylic was ...
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| differences between types of artificial nails | 9/8/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between getting acrylics, pink and whites, and gels? Do they last the same ...
A: "Pink and white" refers only to the look of the finished product. It means that your nails will be ...
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| Bio Sculpture Lifting | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I was reading many of your postings and I really appreciate your willingness to share your expertise ...
A: I really must remark on how amazed I am at the number of questions I get concerning "Bio Sculpture ...
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| acrylic nails | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My 14 year old went in for a french macicure, and got acrylic nails(horrible nail job). She was too ...
A: There is no minimum age requirement for receiving nail services and no parental consent is required. ...
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| PINK AND WHITE | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if I can put clear polish over my pink and white, They are done with pink and ...
A: Most gels and gel topcoats are very good at blocking UV light, which means that gels rarely yellow ...
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| pink and white acylic nails | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I finally found a nail technician I like because he shapes my nails the way I really like; he knows ...
A: Powders come in all kinds of shades and even solid colors. You're best bet is to see if you can talk ...
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| gel nails | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for about 11 years now. In the past six months I have noticed ...
A: You need to find a nail technician who is familiar with product chemistry and is willing to share ...
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| acrylic nail reaction | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I had been having my nails filled (acrylic) for 6 years and gradually started reacting. sore nails, ...
A: Does your nail tech have the ENTIRE kit of Extreme products? Or does she only have the topcoat ...
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| pros and cons on artificial nail methods | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have been having acrylic, sculpted nails done for years. I have moved, and the nail techs in my ...
A: I came of age in the day when most techs sculpted their acrylics on forms; at least-- everyone in my ...
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| permanent french acrylic vs. gel | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I really want the permanent french manicure, however I like my nails to look really natural (thin ...
A: If you can find pictures of nails that look like what you want, try taking them in to show the nail ...
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| bio sculpt gel | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have the new bio sculpture gel nails. They are nice, but it looks pretty easy to apply. There's ...
A: My guess is that since she didn't give you a reason for not wanting to push back your cuticles when ...
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| Changing Biogel Nails | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how often one should take off biogel and reapply it again to the nails..I go every ...
A: The issue of what we refer to as "fill lines"-- the visible line where new product meets old-- is ...
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| UV gel enhancement in Las Vegas--referrals? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I'm getting married in Vegas next month and I'm looking for a place that does a good job with UV gel ...
A: First of all: Congratulations! I wish you many years of joy and happiness! Secondly: I am deeply ...
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| acrylic nails (sculpture) | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am not please with the salon that I have been going too. I want to know, Do I have to soak the ...
A: No. Not everyone is taught the same and not everyone uses the same stuff, but it isn't a stretch of ...
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| acrylic nail reaction | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I had been having my nails filled (acrylic) for 6 years and gradually started reacting. sore nails, ...
A: Don't risk worsening your allergy by going back to acrylic. Think of it this way: you could love ...
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| allergic reaction | 7/10/2008 |
Q: so i have been getting my nails done at this place for a while and nothing had happened. this past ...
A: Find someone who offers hypoallergenic products. Wraps, powder glazing (such as Backscratchers' ...
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| Gell application | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Any concerns about the use of UV light to "dry" gel nails? We're told that UV light is bad for our ...
A: A few months ago I was asked a very similar question regarding the potentially damaging effects of ...
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| Gel nail product which feels like acrylic | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I recently had my nails done in California by a tech who said she was applying gel to my nails as it ...
A: I honestly think you have acrylic on your nails. It may have been a low odor product or even an ...
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| nails | 6/26/2008 |
Q: "I saw the answer to another question regarding the same subject. Nail polishes make my nails get ...
A: Nail Tek products can be found at many high end salons, and beauty supply stores. The products are ...
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| color over solar white tips | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have solar white tips currently. I wonder if I can have a "color" polish put over the white tips? ...
A: There is a Myspace page that has a very good (so I'm told) blog entry about "Solar Nails"... you can ...
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| Allergy to gel nails | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Well rats!! I wrote last week about having a sudden reaction to gel nails. I tried 2 different non ...
A: sorry to here the gel isn't cooperating with you. Everything that I've been told about nail ...
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| nails | 6/24/2008 |
Q: "I saw the answer to another question regarding the same subject. Nail polishes make my nails get ...
A: You need to find a good basecoat that will address your specific nail type. I'm fond of Nail Tek ...
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| Gel Nails- Allergic reaction | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I read a prior question & answer regarding the allergic reaction to Gel nails. I've been getting ...
A: My advice would be to find a product that DOESN'T result in an adverse reaction. If you are ...
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| Nail dryers | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Im curious about UV nail dryers. Im looking for one to just help dry nail polish, not to cure gel ...
A: Polish dries by evaporation of solvents. The main factor in the efficiency of a drying lamp for ...
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| Acrylic Nail Wrap | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I recently had an acrylic nail wrap done for the first time. I am wondering what the steps are to do ...
A: I'm going to apologize in advance, because I realize that the internet makes it difficult sometimes ...
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| Glass Files | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have been a nail tech since 2001 and do apx 50 sets of nails in a month, I am very picky about ...
A: The best I can really tell you on this one is to get a glass file or two and give it a try. None of ...
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| pink vs pink white | 6/18/2008 |
Q: want a softer look. if,over the next couple visits, i just get pink fills and the whites get trimmed ...
A: It should. It depends on the color they used for the pink. Most products are at least slightly ...
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| Acrylic Nail Wrap | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I recently had an acrylic nail wrap done for the first time. I am wondering what the steps are to do ...
A: Good question. I've never heard of an "acrylic nail wrap" myself so it would be really helpful if ...
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| acetone and wraps | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I don't understand one thing: if acetone is bad for nails, and we are always recommended to use ...
A: Acetone isn't necessarily "bad" for nails and many product manufacturers actually do recommend using ...
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| reaction to gel nails? | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I've had gel nails for about 2 years and have had no problems with them until recently. The last 2 ...
A: It does sound a lot like an allergic reaction. Depending on the type of gel product used, it's ...
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| nails | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have been wearing acrylic nails for several years and would like to know how to remove them so ...
A: The best way to remove your acrylic nails at home is to purchase 100% pure acetone from your local ...
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| silk wraps | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I need to know how to remove silk wraps. nail polish remover doesn't work...help please
A: Straight acetone. You can use polish remover, as long as it contains acetone, but it will take ...
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| Mini blisters on heels | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I recently had my first pedicure ever (Male, age 30) and loved it. Mostly because my heels were ...
A: I really think you need to consult a dermatologist about this. It could be pitted keratolysis, which ...
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| Gel Nails at Home | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am not a professional; however, I have done my own acrylics at home as well as used a gel nail ...
A: Are you no longer happy with Lume? Or are you no longer able to get it? Although I've never used ...
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| manicures | 5/18/2008 |
Q: We were out of town, in Chicago and had to have acrylic nails filled. The tech used a UV top coat ...
A: Well,since it was air brushed on, I'm thinking it may not be a true UV gel topcoat; which would ...
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| acrylics | 5/15/2008 |
Q: why is it that they charge more for pink and whites than regular acrylics? i know that they're all ...
A: Businesses charge what their customers will pay-- that's pretty much the rule of thumb for any goods ...
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| healthy nails, maintaining polish | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have a very hectic work/life schedule. My nails are healthy and strong, however a manicure lasts a ...
A: A skilled technician can apply and maintain any artificial enhancement product/service without ...
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| Worried about White and Pink powders | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My nails have gotten so soft over the past 2 years, some of them shred repeatedly. I struggled with ...
A: Yes. If you choose to remove the product from your nails, the original problems will persist. ...
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| gel nail polish | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a salon in round rock texas or near there that does the gel nail polish...I am a ...
A: Try the salon locator at www.beautytech.info, or possibly the message boards at beautytech.com (you ...
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| Could it be that I'm not a candidate for gels? | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Maggie, I wrote to you last week about alternatives to Bio Sculpture nail jail. I found a salon ...
A: Ahhhhh... yes, short nails with little to no free edge to start with can present special challenges. ...
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| Alternatives to Bio Sculpture Nails | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Maggie. I have the sort of nails that will not survive at any length without some kind of ...
A: Well, I have to admit that I personally have never used the Bio Sculpture product. I'm unable to ...
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| pink and white nails | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I had acrylic nails put on with the pink and white. They looked very nice. Went back to have what I ...
A: First of all, you really need to find a nail technician that you can communicate with. As long as ...
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| Bubbles | 3/18/2008 |
Q: .not sure where to go here. It seems like every time I paint my nails, within 10 minutes they appear ...
A: Yay for using a basecoat! This is precisely what I beg my clients who polish their nails at home to ...
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| Gel Nails | 3/12/2008 |
Q: In the last six months I've found that my fingers are getting Very irritated when I get a gel fil. ...
A: Unfortunately, not all gels are hypoallergenic. And even "hypoallergenic" means less likely to cause ...
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| Very Painful Hands after fill | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My hands from the finger tips to the pads of my fingers are on fire, extremly itchy, burning and the ...
A: It sounds very much like you have developed a sensitivity to acrylic monomer(the liquid). Possibly ...
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| UV dryer light used in nail salons | 3/6/2008 |
Q: When I go to the nail salon these days they always use one of those UV drying lights to speed up the ...
A: This is, indeed, a tricky question! While technically, yes, all UV rays cause skin damage... there's ...
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| SOLAR NAILS | 3/2/2008 |
Q: HOW DO I REMOVE SOLAR NAILS?
A: Acetone. So far, the so-called "solar nails" phenomenon has not reached the area where I work and ...
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| how? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Were can i get acrylic oil cheap without going to a salon?
A: By "acrylic oil" I'm assuming you mean cuticle oil? A lightweight oil to rub into your cuticles to ...
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| asked for gels, got acrylics, refund??? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I went to get gel nails for the first time. It has been about 10 years since I have ...
A: I definitely think a refund is in order. More importantly though, so is a formal written complaint ...
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| Nail Injury | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I had a manicure at my wife's beauty parlor. I believe that the manicurist filed my thumb nail down ...
A: Don't cut the callous. The callous is being caused by friction against the skin in that area. ...
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| Lunula | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I've done a little internet research and can't seem to find anythiing that fits my query. My left ...
A: I highly recommend asking a medical doctor about this. Not knowing what happened that caused your ...
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| Fading glitter | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Just checked out your site and WOW. But I have a question on fading-walk me through both fading on a ...
A: First, the easy part of yourYou can find a color wheel at any local art supply store. Also usually ...
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| Nail files | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Why do most, if not all, metal nail files have a "notch"?
A: I think you are talking about older metal files where there is a little half circle-shaped "notch" ...
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| follow up question | 1/18/2008 |
Q: My follow up question is what are your recommended methods to getting your nails to grow super fast? ...
A: It's not that weird for those of us who regularly do acrylic toenails. Just explain the situation ...
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| looking for any alternatives after surgury | 1/16/2008 |
Q: When I was in 7th grade and had little idea of what was going on, my mother took me to a podiatrist ...
A: If there is hardened skin left where the nail used to be, it may be enough to hold an acrylic nail. ...
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| My Nails | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I want to allow my nails to grow long and beautifully without breaking do you think getting tips ...
A: Probably not. I remember back when I started having my nails done professionally, I thought if I put ...
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| Fake or Acrylic | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Ok, so what is the difference between acrylic nails and fake nails? Also, I either want a full set ...
A: Not necessarily. There are lots of different types of "fake nails." Acrylic is the most popular type ...
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| Fake or Acrylic | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Ok, so what is the difference between acrylic nails and fake nails? Also, I either want a full set ...
A: "Fake nails" are any nails that aren't the ones that grow naturally from your fingertip. It doesn't ...
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| Acrylic & Gel Nails ... or both? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My natural nails broke two days before I was to be a maid of honor. So, I had gel nails put on. Back ...
A: Either product can be applied over either product. So if you have gels, you can fill them with ...
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| nail tech school | 1/7/2008 |
Q: i would like to know where i can train to become a nail tech in the visalia area? p.s. your website ...
A: Estes Institute of Cosmetology has been open since the mid 80's or so. It's downtown, on Main ...
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| gel nails | 1/6/2008 |
Q: my daughter wants gel nails should i get them for her and also will she be ab;e to keep them on st ...
A: That depends a lot on how old your daughter is. I get asked what a good age for getting nails is a ...
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| Gel/Acrylic Scam and a French Tip question | 1/4/2008 |
Q: After doing a lot of research I decided I wanted to get a set of Liquid UV Gel nails. I had acrylic ...
A: 1. Yes. Salons are governed by the state. In VA the information for reporting salons not compliant ...
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| Gel Nails | 1/2/2008 |
Q: So my situation is as such: I did my homewrk before i went in search of gel nail. I thought it was ...
A: Anytime you schedule a personal service, you should take a few minutes to consult with the service ...
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| solar nails | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My tech does my nails totally by hand..no drills etc. I have had them on for several months...they ...
A: While soaking your nails in acetone to remove them every 2 months will not damage your heatlh in any ...
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| Clear Gel That's Warmed Up? | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I recently had my nails done with a hard gel that the asian technician heated the clear gel up in ...
A: There's nothing particularly special about the gel itself. You can warm any UV cured gel. DO NOT ...
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| Technician cut me bad- will nail heal?? | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I had solar nails put on that seem to lift fast. When I went in to fix them the technician cut me ...
A: Most likely it will heal. A lot will depend on if the cut is actually on the skin surrounding the ...
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| gel powder | 12/19/2007 |
Q: is there such a thing a gel powder...this is what is on my nails and i see the word on the ...
A: There are a few companies that provide a powder to be used with their UV gels. These powders add ...
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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: This is the first I've heard of an enhancement material being applied in this manner. If you could ...
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