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| pedicure using own tools for nail fungus | 11/7/2008 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I already read the response that says you can't get a pedicure if you have a nail fungus. But i ...
A: Of course there will be shops that will give you one but shops are wary about contamination of for ...
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| arclyic nails | 11/5/2008 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
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 ...
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| first aid kits | 11/2/2008 | Elyse C Perry |
Q: What would you recommend putting in a first aid kit that might not be obvious? Thank you.
A: You mean a first aid kit for a salon? Well, I don't know if it's obvious or not, but a must would be ...
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| Kimora Lee Simmons' manicure. | 11/2/2008 | Megan |
Q: What type of manicure does Kimora Lee Simmons have? I have been trying to explain it to countless ...
A: Love the attitude. Very Classy.I don't know where you live and think your so cool that you have so ...
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| nail files | 11/1/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: My manicurist is using a very coarse nail file to file my nails. I do not have artifictal nails they ...
A: Connie- Hi there. It could be from the file she is using or something else. I would purchase a ...
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| Kimora Lee Simmons' manicure. | 11/1/2008 | Megan |
Q: What type of manicure does Kimora Lee Simmons have? I have been trying to explain it to countless ...
A: I cant think of what Kimora Lee simons nails look like on the top of my head! And I am a huge fan of ...
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| French-tip Manicure | 10/31/2008 | Megan |
Q: What is the difference between a french-tipped manicure, acrylics and a full-set? I was calling ...
A: Bri, A manicure is natural nails only! A french manicure is when you paint your nails french and ...
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| yellow brown underneath the acrylic | 10/28/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: I would like your advice on my infills that I did recently they had a yellow tinge underneath where ...
A: IT sounds like your fill is pretty typical. Your acrylic could have changed for a couple of reasons: ...
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| Newbie questions | 10/28/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Natural Nail Yellowing | 10/28/2008 | Megan |
Q: I was shocked to notice my natural nail has turn a definite yellow after I removed my French Nail ...
A: I think they are yellowing because you are not using a good base coat to protect your nail from the ...
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| pink and white acrylics | 10/26/2008 | Megan |
Q: I was wondering how much of the white acrylic you have to file off for the pink/white fills. I was ...
A: Beth, For pink and whites the easiest way is to use a drill. Put in the small but piece designed for ...
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| polymer , primer | 10/25/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| very short toe nail options | 10/23/2008 | Megan |
Q: My toe nails are all tiny, the pinkies are mishapen, and the big toes have just a small area ...
A: You can wear acrylics on your toe nails depending on how much nail you have.I would have to see it ...
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| Toe Nails | 10/23/2008 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
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 ...
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| Finding a qualified Nail Tech | 10/23/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| Yellow tinge to acrylic nails! | 10/21/2008 | Megan |
Q: My friend bought all the stuff to do acrylic nails recently, so she said she would do my nails. They ...
A: Well, first of all I would suggest going to a professional! Thats why you pay somebody to do them so ...
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| Manicures | 10/21/2008 | Megan |
Q: I recently got gel nails and eight of my fingers hurt and have cuts on them from the drill. This is ...
A: Ok Gels should never be drilled. They should also never hurt! If you are going to get your nails ...
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| Finding a qualified Nail Tech | 10/21/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| back fills | 10/20/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I would be grateful if you could advise me, when i do back fills on many occassions now there seems ...
A: apologies for my late reply, i have been away since last tues. this sounds to me like your brush is ...
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| Nail problems? | 10/20/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| nail dryer systems | 10/14/2008 | Joanna Panagiotidi |
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 ...
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| Nails Pealing | 10/14/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| gel over reg. nail polish | 10/14/2008 | Megan |
Q: can you use gel uv top coat over reg. nail polish if so then how hard is it to get the nail polish ...
A: Out the door top coat is the Brand and its on the front of the bottle you cant miss it! You should ...
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| gel over reg. nail polish | 10/13/2008 | Megan |
Q: can you use gel uv top coat over reg. nail polish if so then how hard is it to get the nail polish ...
A: yes you can use gel over nail polish however it does not last very long and chips off pretty ugly. ...
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| Primers | 10/13/2008 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: How do nail primers work?
A: Since artificial nails and natural nails are both "positive" (like with a magnet)it is needed to ...
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| Itchy Acrylic Nails | 10/10/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| acrylic nails in chicago | 10/9/2008 | Megan |
Q: I have been getting acrylic nails done for several years but I have recently moved from Scotland to ...
A: Gemma, I am so sorry I have never been to Chicago! So I have no clue as to where you should go. ...
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| professional nail dryers | 10/8/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: I would like to purchase a professional nail dryer for home use- I want one that will do reg. nail ...
A: I will start by saying the fans really do not do a thing except dry the top coat but the under coats ...
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| discoloration | 10/7/2008 | Megan |
Q: This might be too vague but I've been having problems with a clients nails who are picking up color ...
A: hmmm.. I am not sure why her nails are changing a greenish color. The only thing I can think of ...
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| MANICURE | 10/5/2008 | Maggie Franklin |
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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| ez flow gels | 10/5/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: It came with a black base, a cover color gel and a clear. But it came with no instructions, I don't ...
A: I have seen a step by step basic on youtube on ez flow gel application. I also would recommend check ...
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| Acrylic nails going yellow | 10/5/2008 | Ambercinque |
Q: My friend bought all the stuff to do acrylic nails recently, so she said she would do my nails. They ...
A: Ella- Hi.I would venture to say possibly or the wrong ratio and or improperly cleaned brush. If ...
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| acrylic powder | 9/30/2008 | Megan |
Q: hey, I have been using the acrylic dipping powder with resin and setting spray. hoowever I am ...
A: Kerry, You should absolutly invest in a quality acrylic system. You may think its pricy now, but the ...
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| Duck-billed nail condition | 9/29/2008 | Megan |
Q: i am doing my nvq level 2 beauty at college and doing revision questions and one asks to describe ...
A: sure. A duck billed nail is when the nail grows upward, like a ski jump. it also usually has wide ...
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| Ema or mma? | 9/27/2008 | Megan |
Q: I had acrylic nails done for the first time a week ago. They were asian people which I always see ...
A: Laurie, The exact same thing has happened to me before! I lost my whole nail and had to go to the ER ...
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| Gel Nails Alergic reaction | 9/25/2008 | 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: 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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| Courses to become a nail technician | 9/24/2008 | Liza Smith |
Q: I'm interested in becoming a nail technician. I work fulltime so don't have time to do a college ...
A: Glad to hear you want to join our profession! Im an educator for the biggest global nail company in ...
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| Gel Overlays | 9/24/2008 | Megan |
Q: I am thinking about enhancing my natural nails and have had several people tell me I should get Gel ...
A: Gel overlays is a good idea! They do not use a drill at all. Its hand filed lightly, Then the Gel is ...
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| Removing Pink & Whites | 9/24/2008 | Megan |
Q: My question is two-fold: I just got pink & whites put on three days ago. This is the very first time ...
A: Meghan, If you have your nail tech hand file your acrylics and do not use a drill on your natural ...
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