| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Silk Nail Wraps | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently changed to a new nail salon because I have just moved and they talked me into ...
A: That burning feeling is common with wraps because the curing product produces heat, and if your ...
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| pink & white acrylic vs. gel | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I get Tammy Taylor pink & white acrylics. Usually I go for about 3 weeks between fills. Recently I ...
A: Usually when a tech tells you that such and such product is better, they're either trying to get you ...
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| forever french | 8/4/2008 |
Q: i just got my first forever french---went on vacation and now they are not shiny and look like they ...
A: Go to your nail tech and have her repair the damage. It depends on how she finished your ...
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| Gel allergies | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am also a nail technician since 1999. In October 2007, I noticed that my IBD clear gel had ...
A: I've never used IBD so I can't compare the two specifically. I can tell you that Brisa is easy to ...
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| gel or acrylic is peeling? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: About a month ago (for my birthday on May 9th), I got acrylic nails. I finally got a fill about a ...
A: It sounds like the gel topcoat wasn't cured properly (either the bulbs are old, or they're the wrong ...
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| Acryllic nails | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I want to get nails for my vacation next week, I have never had them doe before. I am a massage ...
A: The price difference can be because of the difference in products--professional products are much ...
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| nail brush | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I recently tried using brush dipped in nail polish remover to clean up the tips of my at home french ...
A: If your brushes are made of natural hair, you should be able to soak them in acetone and remove the ...
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| gel nails | 5/17/2008 |
Q: what should happen during a manicure when you are getting tips? should they be massaging or ...
A: Just to clarify: a manicure is a natural nail service--it does not include applying tips (unless ...
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| removing black tiped french nails and what to do with my natural nail after taking them off? | 5/12/2008 |
Q: So im 16 years old and i have always wanted to get black tipped french nails! i finally got them and ...
A: The best way for you to remove your enhancements yourself is to get some pure acetone from your ...
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| CUTICLES | 5/1/2008 |
Q: MY GRANDSON,AGE 3, HAS A PROBLEM WITH HIS CUTICLES COMING LOOSE FROM THE NAIL. THIS STARTED ...
A: I couldn't find an answer to this one, but I would definitely suggest taking your grandson to a ...
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| polish on acrylic | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I currently have (I think) pink acrylic topped with gel. I like this b/c the nails dry immediately ...
A: Are you getting actual *polish* for the white, or is it airbrushed on? The paint used for ...
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| polish on acrylic | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I currently have (I think) pink acrylic topped with gel. I like this b/c the nails dry immediately ...
A: As far as I know, there isn't a UV cured gel top coat that can be applied over fresh polish for that ...
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| nail enhancement problem | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I need some advice on what to do with what looks like a broken natural nail underneath an unbroken ...
A: Okay, if the nail techs at this salon are removing your nails by sliding a tip under them, or ...
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| natural nail care | 4/18/2008 |
Q: What is the best stregnthener/hardener for natural nails. Mine peel and tear easily. Thanks
A: I recommend CND Toughen Up, along with either CND Supershiney or CND Air Dry. Toughen Up is a ...
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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: Manisha, before you try any kind of enhancement on your nails, please talk to your doctor. I am not ...
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| Alternatives to Bio Sculpture Nails | 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'm assuming that you want to use Bio Sculpture because of its soak-off properties, which might be ...
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| CEU's | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Miss Perry, I have been a nail tech for 8yrs, but not working the last 4yrs. I was never good at any ...
A: First of all, I have to ask you why you think an hour and a half for a full set is too long?? ...
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| Best brand of gel nail | 3/27/2008 |
Q: So, I have a friend that is licensed in acrylics and I would like her to learn gel nails so she can ...
A: As a professional, I can't recommend that you experiment on yourself--gel application is tricky even ...
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| acrylic nails, pain | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I get my nails done like once a year. I paid $20 and got my nails done yesterday and they hurt last ...
A: I'm glad I can be of some help! There *are* different types of acrylic liquids, and it's possible ...
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| acrylic nails, pain | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I get my nails done like once a year. I paid $20 and got my nails done yesterday and they hurt last ...
A: Mary, it sounds like you were the victim of really poorly-trained nail tech. If you are still ...
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| french acrylic | 3/10/2008 |
Q: i have a client who has frech tips the nail tech put her white on with a drill would this be acrylic ...
A: It sounds like your client's previous tech used an electric file to "trench" the existing product to ...
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| uv gel peeling off normal polish | 2/27/2008 |
Q: thanks denise
A: Unless the label specifically says that it's for use over nail polish, UV gel won't work over ...
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| thin vertical black lines | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have had silks and now gel nails for over 20 years. Recently, thin vertical black lines are ...
A: Actually, splinter hemorrhages (which look like what you're describing) do sometimes grow out with ...
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| MMA | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I just had my "acrylic" nails done yesterday.I have done it twice in my entire life.I usually like ...
A: You can rest easy: now that the product is cured, it is inert and will not directly harm you or ...
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| starting a small nail school | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I reside in Texas and I have been in the nail business for 26 yrs. I have owned 2 nail business that ...
A: I've looked into starting a nail school also, and in the state of Washington, we have to have a ...
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| pink vs. pink and white | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I just got my nails done for the first time. The nail lady asked me if I wanted pink powder and ...
A: It sounds like your nail tech pulled a fast one on you. Pink powder is no different than clear, or ...
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| Peeling nails | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My nails are constantly peeling [they have been ever since I was little]. Can you recommend ...
A: You are a big part of the reason that nail enhancement products were created! Women who have problem ...
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| Gel and Acrylic nails ALWAYS lift! | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Sorry if this is long winded. I go to a technician who works from home. In August I had tips and ...
A: Toenail fungus is tricky. To my knowledge, the only effective treatments for it are both ...
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| infection | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I recently pinched my acrylic nail at the base (while on the job) and the nurse sent me to the ER ...
A: I can't really answer your question fully because I don't know the extent of the damage of your ...
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| Gel and Acrylic nails ALWAYS lift! | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Sorry if this is long winded. I go to a technician who works from home. In August I had tips and ...
A: It's so hard when your nail tech is someone you really like, but you're not getting the service ...
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| gel nails | 2/12/2008 |
Q: this is probley going to sound like a stupid question but here goes... i just got my nails done i ...
A: Hey Lindz, there are no stupid questions! :) First off, I can tell you right now that you don't ...
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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: Please visit your doctor as soon as possible! It is very likely to be infected, especially if there ...
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| lifting gel nails | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My GEL nails always lift. So, I've been looking into getting a dehydrator and a bonder. Do I need ...
A: My first recommendation is to use the primer and/or bonder that is made for the gel system you use. ...
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| red streaks on nails | 2/5/2008 |
Q: ELYSE- I LIKE TO GET THE FRENCH MANICURE. MY PROBLEM IS A THIN NAIL BED. WHEN THE MANICURIST USES ...
A: PLEASE look for a new nail tech, one who is skilled either in the use of the electric file (it CAN ...
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| diabetes | 2/5/2008 |
Q: .. i have a question when you are doing somebody nails and they have diabetes and you accidently nip ...
A: Anytime blood is accidentally drawn during a service, the tech must stop, put on gloves, clean up ...
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| Acrylic nails lifting | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I use FPO Pinnacle products to do Acrylic nails, and have noticed that they started lifting within ...
A: To begin with, most lifting occurs due to improper prep (especially if the lifting happens right ...
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| Lifting nails | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have been doing my own gel nails now for a couple of years, but recently I have been experiencing ...
A: It's possible that the new gel system you've switched to does require a primer, so go ahead and use ...
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| lifting right away | 1/27/2008 |
Q: i have just started doing my own acrylic nails at home. i have a problem with my nails lifting ...
A: First of all, as a professional, I must recommend that you find a skilled, licensed nail tech to do ...
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| solar nails | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I had my nails done a week ago. She used pink and white powder dipped in water and applied w/brush. ...
A: If you are not happy with your nails for any reason, yes, definitely go back and have them fixed. ...
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| Acrylic nails | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Ok I am wanting to go get a full set of acrylic nails painted like a french manicure. When I go in ...
A: Just so I can clarify for myself: Do you want your acrylic nails simply polished French, or do you ...
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| Nails are falling of and so sore | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have been going into a nail bar in West Drayton Middlesex, my nails were growing well but very ...
A: Oh, they certainly are liable! You can complain to your local health authority--make sure you ...
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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: Well, I always recommend checking with your doctor before trying any kind of overlay on problem ...
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| Nails are falling of and so sore | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have been going into a nail bar in West Drayton Middlesex, my nails were growing well but very ...
A: Is it your nail enhancements that are falling off, or your natural nails themselves? If it's the ...
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| Gel nails | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I currently have acrylics and I am thinking about getting gels done. I work with a lot of steam and ...
A: I've never come across this particular situation, so I'm going to give my best guess. Working with ...
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| Painful Gel Nails | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I got gel nails (I think) this afternoon. My natural nails were quite short, so the tech applied a ...
A: Let's clarify what the tech actually put on your nails. Was it a product with a honey-like ...
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| Nail files | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Why do most, if not all, metal nail files have a "notch"?
A: You know, I've never given that little notch much thought! I imagine it's there on the "business ...
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| SOLAR NAILS | 1/18/2008 |
Q: HOW DO YOU REMOVE SOLAR NAILS?
A: Removing any type of nail enhancement should be done by a professional nail tech. S/he will be able ...
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| types of manicures | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I like to have my nails done but do not know the difference between acrylic, UV gel, wraps,etc. ...
A: The first thing you should know is that no one type of nail enhancement is "better" (i.e. causes ...
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| nail injury while wearing pink & whites | 1/16/2008 |
Q: saw some of your things on the internet...perhaps you can tell me who can best fix this...recently ...
A: OUCH! That sounds so painful! If you have any concerns at all about infection or deformity, see ...
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| looking for any alternatives after surgury | 1/15/2008 |
Q: When I was in 7th grade and had little idea of what was going on, my mother took me to a podiatrist ...
A: The first thing I would recommend is that you get your Dr.'s okay before putting anything else on ...
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| Nails. | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I use backscratchers products, but unfortunately sometimes do suffer with a little lift of the ...
A: In general, it's best not to break up your system. Each product was chemically designed to work ...
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| bleeding cuticles after solar nail fill | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I received my first fill on solar nails at a different salon that I had originally used to ...
A: This is a real concern in salons today, with communicable diseases like MRSA and Hepatitis going ...
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| gel vs. glue manicure | 1/7/2008 |
Q: what's the difference between a gel & a glue manicure?
A: A gel manicure is simply an overlay of UV gel on the natural nail, with no extensions. If it is ...
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| Permanent french vs. White Pink Powder | 1/5/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between a "permanant french" and something called "white pink powder"? A full ...
A: I'm going to give my best guess here, because in my book, three of the four of these terms mean ...
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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: Isn't that frustrating? This "acrylic gel" scam that the non-standard salons pull is probably the ...
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| Acrylic Removal, Weak Nails, and More! | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am sure you get asked about how to harden/strengthen nails quite often. I have a particulary bad ...
A: :) I've got good news, and bad news. Most folks want the bad news first, so here goes: life-long ...
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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: That seems to be the most popular "trick" at many non-standard salons: telling the customer they're ...
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| acrylic nails | 12/30/2007 |
Q: and I have mainly been doing scupture, except for recently one client insisted on having tips, but ...
A: Hey Catharine, welcome to the biz! Yes, you can fill/rebalance over tips, and there are a couple ...
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| Lcn nails | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have LCN nails on with the french tip, they are suppose to last a month, I barely get 1 1/2 ...
A: In general, enhancements break for several reasons: 1. The stress area (apex) was not built up ...
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| nail products and allergies | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I wore sculptured nails for many, many years, and suddenly I appear to have developed a severe ...
A: From the symptoms you are describing, it sounds like you are indeed having an allergic reaction to ...
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| Emergency question - broken Brisa gel and no access to brisa repair | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I am on vacation and one of my Brisa gels has broken off halfway down the nail. I am in a remote ...
A: Well, you've got a few options. You can buff the remaining gel product off your nail with a 180 or ...
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| Silk Wrap and Pain | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Yesterday I got my first silk nail wrap. I was wondering if it was normal to experience pain all ...
A: Ouch! It sounds like you're experiencing a "nail headache", which happens when the enhancement ...
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| Premature lifting of Nail enhancements resulting in fungus | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Recently, I had two clients complain that two days after having acrylic nail enhancements, they ...
A: Ah, lifting is the bane of the nail tech's existence! I can see why you, and your tech, would be so ...
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