Nail Care & Manicures/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Gel Nail curing and filing options | 3/18/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| 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 ... | ||
| new bio sculpture gels | 3/17/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I had acrylics put on about 2 years ago and they totally overfiled and trashed my nail bed. It took ... A: A well done set of nails shouldn't need any maintenance at all, just as long as you don't pick it or ... | ||
| new bio sculpture gels | 3/17/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I had acrylics put on about 2 years ago and they totally overfiled and trashed my nail bed. It took ... A: Gels are more or less the same as acrylics when it comes to at-home care. There's not much you need ... | ||
| Nails | 3/16/2009 | Liza Smith |
| Q: On cleint consulation forms why am i asked whether I am diabetic? I can understand asthma because ... A: so sorry for the delay. Diabetics can have problems healing especially on the hands and feet. ... | ||
| Nail tech | 3/11/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: i recently passed my state board test and i wanted to know what would be the first thing to do to ... A: Believe me all salons are looking for a good tech, you have your pick. Find the salons you would ... | ||
| fungus | 3/10/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I had a wrap applied on my nail. It was a thin mesh-like fabric used with a liquid product. They ... A: Laura, You have a wrap on your nails. Some techs reinforce the wrap with the powder. This is called ... | ||
| Nail Salon/Chemical Burn | 3/9/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| 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! ... | ||
| Nails... | 3/8/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I work in a restaurant and wash my hands all the time. My usual nails are pretty healthy, but lately ... A: I would like to start off by explaining that I personally feel that getting overlays(gel or acrylics ... | ||
| Newbie questions | 3/8/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I recently had a new set of acrylics put on, with a UV gel topcoat. The tech did not wash her hands ... A: Hola Izzy, The first thing you need to do when you get your nails done is to wash your hands. (I do ... | ||
| nail technician | 3/5/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: i heard a lot about you and your academy, you guys are doing great, my best wishes to you. we are ... A: We will look into this and please send me the conditions, length of stay and all other things that ... | ||
| nail biter..... | 3/2/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: i'm a nail biter...it's a really bad habit and i've tried all kinds of nail treatments to stop (you ... A: I'm proud of you for trying all these ways to stop this habit. However I want to be truthful to you, ... | ||
| finger nail | 3/1/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I have always had good, healthy nails and any splits or breaks have repaired themselves quickly. ... A: Donna, You may have damaged the matrix. That is why you have the ridge/split. The only thing you ... | ||
| 'Gel' Powder Nails | 3/1/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: Ok.... I have been a nailbiter my whole life, and decided to try gel nails (as I don't like the look ... A: C, I would not recommend soaking the MMA off. I am sure that is what is on your nails. Lightly buff ... | ||
| Solar nails | 2/28/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I want to let my solar nails grow out on their own. If I do this will my natural nailbed be stronger ... A: If you are worried about the damage underneath I would have them thinned out and let then grow out. ... | ||
| how to finish acrylic nail well? | 2/27/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: Okay,I am new for nail. I am learning how to do acrylic nail . one question is that how to finish ... A: Mei, I answered this yesterday, but see it did not post. Okay-- it may be that your powders are old ... | ||
| state board exam | 2/27/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: im going to state board soon,and im really nervous, is it really as scary as they make it seem, or ... A: Relax don't freak out you are going to do GREAT! It is not as hard as you are working it up to be, ... | ||
| Allergic reaction to primer | 2/26/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I have had acrylic nails on for 3 or 4 years and with the last few fills, I have burning all around ... A: Carole, It is quite likely that you have become overexposed to the products due to the tech not ... | ||
| Ruined nails! | 2/26/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I have gel nails on after 2 days of refilling them I decided to put on the Naughty polish from Orly, ... A: As far as I can see it there has been a reaction with the base coat or pigments in the Naughty ... | ||
| how to finish acrylic nail? | 2/25/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| 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 ... | ||
| how to finish acrylic nail well? | 2/25/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: Okay,I am new for nail. I am learning how to do acrylic nail . one question is that how to finish ... A: Mei, Practice is really the only way to get your nails to look good. You need to find a good UV gel ... | ||
| nail fungus | 2/24/2009 | Liza Smith |
| Q: I am an RN and I do a lot of nail care for elderly diabetics. I see a lot of toenail fungus and ... A: I know what you mean about doctors not being too worried about these infections. The pathogens that ... | ||
| allery | 2/23/2009 | Liza Smith |
| Q: I saw the answer you gave Stacy. I love doing nails and there for studying cosmetology. I knew that ... A: Most allergies to nail products are caused by repeated, prologed over-exposure to a chemical. This ... | ||
| solar nails | 2/23/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I love the look of acrylic nails, but over the last couple of years I have been itching under the ... A: Yes, you have MMA on your nails. They are known to overexpose the women who come in their shops. On ... | ||
| Gel Nails | 2/23/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I just purchased LeChat Gel Acrylic Powder Kit. I would like to know if this is actually a soak off ... A: Lindsey, Check out the LeChat site and yes, they carry a soak off gel. It is called Nobility. There ... | ||
| gel nails | 2/23/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I have 2 questions. 2 weeks ago I got my very first gel nails. I really liked the look and ... A: Christine, Sorry for the length of time it took to answer. (I just lost one of my pets and have not ... | ||
| gel curing on nails | 2/22/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I have just bought an nsi uv nail lamp and i am trying to put finishing gel over acrylic nail but ... A: Bubbling might be caused by applying the gel too thick so try to make the finishing gel layer as ... | ||
| Peeling polish from the pool? | 2/21/2009 | Ambercinque |
| Q: I have long had a battle with polish--while I love it, it peels off the nail in full sheets within a ... A: It depends on a few factors. Are you having any health conditions? Taking any ... | ||
| manicures | 2/20/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: hey if i wanted a manicure where is the best place to get one done? A: Taylor, Well, I would like to tell you that the best place to get a manicure is at my salon!! ... | ||
| nail crack | 2/20/2009 | Liza Smith |
| Q: Is there anything to repair a nail that has a crack from the nail bed to the end of the nail? ... A: This crack will have been the result of damage sustained to the matrix of the nail, which is based ... | ||
| sort term care on manicures | 2/20/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: can you give me some short term care on manicures please as i am doing a leaflet at college for home ... A: First of all I have copied my cuticle cutting article I wrote and for your leaflet I suggest you add ... | ||
| GEL for nails | 2/20/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: i want to put crystals on my nails, and was wondering if UV gel or whatever the GEL is can i use the ... A: You can cap the crystals with gel on your natural nails without a problem, please use a good brand ... | ||
| which is better as non toxic gel Brisa, En vogue, Bio | 2/20/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| 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 ... | ||
| FILL LINES | 2/20/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I HAVE TRIED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING TO GET A CLEAN FILL. I JUST CANT SEEM TO GET RID OF FILL LINES. I ... A: I just use a type of acrylic powder that they pre-mix at the Asian beauty supply, they are cheap, ... | ||
| Nail Specialist | 2/19/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| 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. ... | ||
| solar nails | 2/19/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I love the look of acrylic nails, but over the last couple of years I have been itching under the ... A: Ruth, It sounds like you have been overexposed to the product. This usually happens when the tech ... | ||
| FILL LINES | 2/19/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I HAVE TRIED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING TO GET A CLEAN FILL. I JUST CANT SEEM TO GET RID OF FILL LINES. I ... A: First off, are you drilling the old acrylic line enough? blending the old acrylic into the natural ... | ||
| Burning Sensation | 2/19/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I have been using IBD gel on my two girlfriends. I recently completed a nail course so I am ... A: Being competent is a pro but not the answer to the problem. It is not the lamp unless it is above ... | ||
| Difference between... Pink & White, Solar & Acrylic | 2/17/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I Just started getting my nail's done and I've had them on for about a month and a half. So this ... A: Ok Fist things first,Solar nail is just a different brand of acrylic. Acrylics are basically the ... | ||
| air pockets? | 2/17/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: for the first time today I made my own artificial nails. however I am really scared of air pockets ... A: Nicole, First, if you have product on your skin, you will likely have lifting. When applying the ... | ||
| etching | 2/16/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| 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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Nail Care & Manicures
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Lynnette Madden
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Expertise
I am able to answer any questions regarding artificial nails, whether they pertain to acrylic, gel, resin or fiberglass/silk wraps. If someone has questions regarding manicures and pedicures, I can help in this area too. I also can help with waxing questions, ranging from eyebrows to Brazilians for women and men. Skin care inquires? I can help in this area also. The only thing I cannot help with is hair questions.
Experience
I have been a licensed Nail Technician in Pennsylvania for over ten years. I am also licensed in Esthetics, which deals with skin care and waxing.
I am a salon owner, having owned my own business for over eight years.
I have also been an educator for three different nail companies.
Organizations
I am active online in different forums pertaining to nails, skin care and waxing.
I am also a member of the BPW.
Publications
I have written articles and am a frequent contributor to NAILS magazine.
Education/Credentials
Received my licenses in the state of Pennsylvania, having gone to the Lansdale School of Cosmetology.
Awards and Honors
In the very first nail competition I entered in Orlando Florida, I placed 6th. I have also placed in an online competition and placed 2nd.
I am on the Professional Advisory Board for two schools and will likely be teaching some classes at one of the schools in 2009.
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