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| Gel Nails Alergic reaction | 9/22/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Gel nails | 9/22/2008 | Megan |
Q: I think I got ripped off. I got gel nails for the first time one week ago; at least that is what I ...
A: Yes you are right she obviously gave you acrylics and then put gel over the top. Hmm... I dont know ...
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| After Care after acyrlic | 9/22/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Gel Shatters | 9/18/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I apply my own get nails and have done for years. Recently I bought a new brand of gel and had no ...
A: Shattering of product will be caused by one of two things: 1. over curing. your lamp may not be ...
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| ibd gels | 9/17/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I have a problem when I'm doing nail extensions using ibd clear gel. My problem is at the end when ...
A: Sorry for delay, I have been working a crazy schedule backstage at London fashion week! Im not a ...
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| best products to use for elderly nails of thin crackingand peeling nails | 9/16/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I'm a manicurist and i have a few older women clients that have nails that are paper thin and lots ...
A: if nails are dry and peeling, especially in elderly clients, the most important thing for their ...
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| contact dermatitis on fingers | 9/16/2008 | Megan |
Q: after 10 years of having gel nails, my hands started itching at times, the i noticed the ends of my ...
A: Depending on how many MG you buy.. I think I take 500 MG a day.. but it comes in alot of differet ...
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| fungus and/or allergic reaction | 9/15/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have had acrylic nails for 25 years without incident of infection or allergy. I removed them for ...
A: Jean, You obviously have an allergic reaction to acrylics. You absolutely positively cannot wear ...
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| chemical usage | 9/15/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Nail Wraps | 9/15/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: Describe adverse treatable nail conditions and action that should be taken when providing a wrap s ...
A: Wraps are technically the weakest system to use as an overlay on the natural nail. this is because ...
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| contact dermatitis on fingers | 9/15/2008 | Megan |
Q: after 10 years of having gel nails, my hands started itching at times, the i noticed the ends of my ...
A: Lori, The chemicals are completely different. However, no I am not sure how you will react. ...
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| contact dermatitis on fingers | 9/14/2008 | Megan |
Q: after 10 years of having gel nails, my hands started itching at times, the i noticed the ends of my ...
A: Lori, Well your doctor is right! Since you have a reaction to Gels you should definitely not wear ...
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| Nail Polish Chipping | 9/13/2008 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I am currently an assistant (shampoo girl) in a hair salon and my hands are always in water. Every ...
A: The solution for your problem is called Gel Polish. Gel is a non porous layer on your nails and ...
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| Broken artificial nail | 9/11/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| fungal on nails | 9/10/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been doing nails only three months. My client has been having a non soak of gel placed over ...
A: Ok If there is a fungus, you would NEver put a enhancement on. You would do all other 9 nails and ...
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| What type is better for health care workers | 9/10/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have not had my nails done in a long time. I am wanting to get them done again and in my job I am ...
A: I would try a thin acrylic or gel overlay. Nothing to thick or long. And because you need really ...
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| gel coating for nails | 9/10/2008 | Megan |
Q: it has been fantastic and my nails are now gorgeously long however i was wondering wether to go for ...
A: I think if you like the Gels you should continue using them! Its only damaging when the nail tech ...
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| differences between types of artificial nails | 9/9/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Gel Nails | 9/8/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have had gel on my nails for at least 12 years and have gone to a few different salons mostly ...
A: I am really sorry! I can definitly understand your frustration. howver since I dont know what ...
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| fungal on nails | 9/8/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been doing nails only three months. My client has been having a non soak of gel placed over ...
A: Tina, No you cannot be sued so try not to stress out. The only time a fungus will develope is if it ...
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| differences between types of artificial nails | 9/8/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| just had extensions done now in PAIN | 9/6/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I had extensions put one today she used a piece of wrap some gel and some powder. I felt no pain at ...
A: some products can shrink excessively after application during what is called "polymerisation". This ...
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| nail Salon | 9/6/2008 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I am from the US and have just moved here. Can you inform me where I can get pink and white nails ...
A: just informing how your nails are doing and if you need a refill let me know. David Dear ...
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| Onymyrrhe | 9/5/2008 | Megan |
Q: Can you tell me about this product? It's called Onymyrrhe and is supposed to applied each night to ...
A: probably not. The reason your nail has ridges is either one of two things. One you have damaged your ...
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| gel nails -- filing / removal | 9/5/2008 | Megan |
Q: I had UV gel nails in the past and am thinking of getting them again. I love the way they look. ...
A: Yes your nail tech should be filing your nails with a file. And acrylic file not an emery board. ...
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| Bio Sculpture Lifting | 9/5/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Onymyrrhe | 9/5/2008 | Megan |
Q: Can you tell me about this product? It's called Onymyrrhe and is supposed to applied each night to ...
A: Onymyrrhe is different from all other Nail Strengtheners. Onymyrrhe is applied, once daily, to the ...
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| liquid gel nails | 9/5/2008 | Megan |
Q: I'm in michigan and I just saw an ad that read, (we're the only salon around that does liqiud gel) ...
A: Sherry, I have heard of this product and have been overwhelmed with questions reguarding it. It is a ...
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| gel reaction | 9/3/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: 8 hours after her infill the area around her nails became very itchy.the next morning the skin was ...
A: Im sorry to hear about your client. This is definately irritation and it sounds like it is coming ...
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| IBD help | 9/2/2008 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I have a salon which we use IBD gel we have done for 3 years. About a year and a half ago we had a ...
A: I have forwarded your problem to our education department and will get back to you as soon as I have ...
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| Gel Powder Nails | 9/2/2008 | Megan |
Q: When i lived in Albany, NY where i went to college, i used to get gel powder manicures/tips at my ...
A: Well there are a few differnces I have found between acrylic and Gels. One is the differnce in ...
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| Itches fingers after a fill | 9/2/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for 7 years now at the same place. I have never had a problem. ...
A: Rebecca, It sounds like you may be allergic to something! It could be that they are using a new ...
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| PINK AND WHITE | 9/2/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Allergic Reaction | 9/1/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have had my nails done for years....after my last new set the skin under my nail beds burned for ...
A: Maria, Im not sure what caused your reaction. It could have been a number of things! Sometimes ...
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| "Healthy Nails" | 8/31/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been a nail tech for 18 years, I have always used acrylic, Creative for the past 10+ years. ...
A: Well I definitly understand your problem! I have found that when I work in spas, Gel nails work ...
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| ibd yellowing aryclic nails | 8/30/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: i've rang up the company and they say the product is not expired and it must be my brush but i clean ...
A: The shape and type of bristle are really important. I use CND brush cleaner. I would stick with ...
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| Gel Powder Nails | 8/29/2008 | Megan |
Q: When i lived in Albany, NY where i went to college, i used to get gel powder manicures/tips at my ...
A: you know I have been doing this for over 8 years and never heard of this until recently. It is very ...
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