Nail Care & Manicures/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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: ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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Nail Care & Manicures
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Maggie Franklin
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Professional Nailcare: nail enhancement chemistry and technique, mancuring and pedicuring. I am not qualified to give medical advice or make medical diagnoses.
Experience
I am a professional nail technician with 17 years experience in the professional beauty industry. I am licensed in the states of California (license #M120766) and Colorado (license #8611.)
I have been an active member of the online mailing list at Beautytech.com since 1999 where I network with 100s of nail industry professionals around the world.
Over the last 15 years I have accumulated several advanced training certificates, including the coveted Creative Nail Designs Master Nail Technician status, and personal training by Tammy Taylor, Tom Bachik, and Tom Holcomb.
I briefly joined the competition circuit in 2002, taking first place in the second annual Strut Your Stuff Online competition in the Enhancement 2 category. In 2009 I have decided to make time in my schedule to get back into competition by joining "Team Pink," the competition team captained by current world champion nail technician, Lynn Lammers.
I boast several contributions to articles that have appeared in both Nails and Nailpro magazines, including a brief stint as a Nails Magazine Help Desk contributor and now I write a semi-weekly blog for Nails Magazine while continuing to attend tradeshows and continuing education events.
Organizations
Nail Tech mailist list at Beautytech.com
Publications
Nails Magazine. Nailpro Magazine. Blogging for Nails Magazine since September, 2008: http://blogs.nailsmag.com/maggie/
Education/Credentials
CA license #M120766. CO license #8611. CND Master Nail Technician. Tom Holcomb Academy. Personal training with Tom Bachik. Two day advanced training with Tammy Taylor. AEFM certified for use of electric file. HRTE (High Road to Education) in San Jose, CA 2009.
Awards and Honors
2nd Annual Strut Your Stuff Online competition, 1st place in Enhancement 2. Member of "Team Pink" competition team 2009. 3rd place, Novice tip-and-overlay relay at IBS Las Vegas, 2009.
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