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| allergic reaction to nail products | 4/25/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I am having an allergic reaction to nail products my fingers are swollen and itchy dry. what should ...
A: Sharon, I am sorry you are having a reaction to your products. If you wash your hands with baking ...
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| nail care | 4/25/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I work in a pet store and have my hands in the fish aquariums quite often. The aquarium water is ...
A: I know this will be difficult to work into your routine, but get in the habit of drying your hands ...
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| Resin Nail | 4/24/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: Please hepl..I am looking for some where that teaches how to do Resin Nails..I live in St Thomas ...
A: We are based in Thailand and have no information about schools in your area. Please contact our ...
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| What are tha benefits of gel and silk wrap nails? | 4/24/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I've looked browsed through read some of your previous answers and already I feel much more ...
A: Ok let's talk nails! Acrylic is Acrylic no matter what name they give it!Some salons take advantage ...
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| Everlasting 3 Week Gel Manicure | 4/23/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I've had a treatment done by a company in England known as the Everlasting Nails treatment. Its a ...
A: It sounds to me like there is a flaw in the application! Have you expressed your concerns to the ...
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| EZ FLOW PRODUCTS | 4/23/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I have been using EZ FLOW Acrylic systems for a few years now, and i love it. I was wondering if I ...
A: Tammy, Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. I was sick and the computer was not on my ...
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| acrylic nail product enquiry | 4/22/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: Hi I have been having acrylic and tips to my nails non stop for the past 5 years. I am fed up of ...
A: Applying artificial nails is allot harder than it looks. unfortunately you can only buy professional ...
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| nail brushes | 4/20/2009 | Liza Smith |
Q: what size and shape sable brush is best to use when doing acrylic nails thanks
A: This really is a matter of personal choice. When my students start we give them a no 5/6, which is a ...
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| Biosculpture nails | 4/20/2009 | Liza Smith |
Q: I have been a fan of Biosculpture products for several years. My original manicurist was a pro. The ...
A: I must admit, I havent used Biosculpture, but I do use another gel system. In my opinion the product ...
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| Re: replacing a full set state law guide line?? | 4/20/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: Ms.Madden, Hello...I live in Ohio... Are there any FDA guide lines on how often you need to replace ...
A: Hola Lisa Anne, As far as I know, the FDA is NOT involved in any decisions for full set ...
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| gel nails | 4/18/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: i am having reaction to gel nails. the tech uses 2 liquids during process and then the gel which is ...
A: Patricia, All nail products barring MMA will be safe for you. What the issue is is whether you are ...
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| gel nails | 4/18/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: i am having reaction to gel nails. the tech uses 2 liquids during process and then the gel which is ...
A: Patricia, I do not think you have gel nails. If you tech is using a liquid you DO NOT have gel ...
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| uv gels and tanning beds | 4/17/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
Q: I had nails done in wednrsday uv gels went tanning today and the white yellowed how can i fix this ...
A: Two things popped up to me for being the reason for this: The gel reacts with the UV light of the ...
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| nail regrowth | 4/15/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: When I was younger, my nails grew hard and long only when I took prenatal vitamins. At all other ...
A: Unfortunately, while there are nail enhancements on, there's not much you can put on top of them to ...
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| Entity Pink and Whites | 4/15/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I've decided to make an investment in my nails just like I would my hair or facial waxing. I have an ...
A: Hola Lisa, I am glad you realized that the chop shops took you over. I wonder who you are going to ...
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| Nail overlays turning yellow | 4/14/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: When I get a french manicure and get a fill, my nails look yellow. Am I asking correctly if I say ...
A: If you have acrylic nails they will always yellow. polish will also yellow over time. if you are ...
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| artificial nails | 4/13/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: which artificial nails are safest; acrylic, gel, or silk?
A: Hola Lucilia, All three types of enhancements are safe as long as the tech is not using MMA. The ...
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| manicure | 4/12/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: please can you tell me what the 4 main contra-indications to a manicure treatment is. thanks
A: Leanne, Here are some key pionts you need to pay attention to. This is a very indepth subject I ...
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| axxium soak-off gel | 4/10/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I just started using the axxium soak-off gel and wondering if anyone has had any problems with it ...
A: I don't use OPI products generally, so my experience with Axxium gels is limited. I have tried it ...
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| nail polish chipping after swimming | 4/9/2009 | Liza Smith |
Q: I did a french manicure on a client yesterday using essie products. 1 base coat, white tips 1 coat ...
A: apologies for the delay in answering. There are a few possible reasons for this happening. Nails ...
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| sore nails | 4/4/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: i got acrylic nails today, not my first time, but it was my first time at this place. never before ...
A: Sometimes when you just got acrylics on in a long time, your nails will be sore, this should subside ...
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| Not what I asked for? | 4/4/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: First I am sorry for the length of my question--I have several questions. A few years ago, I ...
A: it really helps. Absolutely yes, you are wearing acrylic nails. Gel is NEVER a powder. Yes: you ...
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| Intense Seal by | 4/2/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: Intense Seal is the prettiest top coat I have ever seen. However, it is impossible to remove except ...
A: The Intense seal was made to last. This is for clients that keep there nails on for a long period of ...
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| The bet | 3/31/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: so I was thinking is there any nail polish that i can use that is clear or something like that and ...
A: There are several different nail polishes on the market that has a nasty taste to it to help ...
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| allergic reaction | 3/30/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I had been using fake nails bought at the drugstore. I really liked them but did not want to keep ...
A: I am hearing more and more of woman who are having allergic reactions. First make sure you are going ...
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| CND Solar Nail vs Solar Nail in Salon | 3/30/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: I live in a VERY rural area and my options for nail care are limited. I have tried an English ...
A: Unfortunately that salon is probably not being completely honest with you. Only a professional with ...
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| The bet | 3/29/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: so I was thinking is there any nail polish that i can use that is clear or something like that and ...
A: I hope you win this bet! I usually recommend my clients to use Quimica Alemana Nail Hardener which ...
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| uv gel curing | 3/29/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: please can you tell me how long it takes to cure each layer of uv gel.is it still sticky once cured? ...
A: Different gels require different curing times, please refer to your gel company's directions for ...
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| LCN & Tip Removal | 3/28/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: In order to break my nailbiting habit, I got tips (fake nails) with LCN gel back in Jan. Looks ...
A: The great thing about LCN is that the damage is minimal.But with any product your nails will bee ...
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| Enhancement on diabetic with no nail. | 3/28/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: I have a new diabetic client with NO nail on the big toe. Can an enhancement be placed over the ...
A: I've personally applied nail enhancement on a nail bed with no nail before, and the results were ...
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| bubbles | 3/25/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: Lately I have had trouble with my manicures. Almost every time I paint nails, air bubbles are ...
A: Have you already tried not shaking your polish bottles? I used to roll my eyes at this advice, but ...
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| bubbles | 3/25/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: Lately I have had trouble with my manicures. Almost every time I paint nails, air bubbles are ...
A: This happens rather often actually, Usually the cause of the bubbles is air trapped somewhere within ...
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| bubbles | 3/25/2009 | Ambercinque |
Q: Lately I have had trouble with my manicures. Almost every time I paint nails, air bubbles are ...
A: Diana- Try after filing wiping the nail plate clean with a little polish remover then a base coat ...
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| bubbles | 3/25/2009 | amber Edwards |
Q: Lately I have had trouble with my manicures. Almost every time I paint nails, air bubbles are ...
A: Air bubbles can be very frustrating, When trouble shooting start from the bottom up. have you ...
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| Gel nails after tips | 3/22/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I've worn tips for many years, and I have recently started a new profession. I am considering gel ...
A: Jan, Before you get gels make SURE that the place you are going to get them done at is REALLY doing ...
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| uv lighting | 3/22/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: Is it beneficial in any way to use a uv light to dry polish between each coat or after all coats ...
A: Penni, Unless the polish is a UV polish or top coat, the UV light does nothing to dry the nails. I ...
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| acrylic/gel nails | 3/21/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: This is the first time I had the UV gel applied over my acrylics. After coming home I noticed ...
A: Barb, It sounds more like you had a UV top coat and not a gel applied. Gel does not smudge. Go back ...
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| thumb nail | 3/21/2009 | Miko Choi |
Q: ONE THUMBNAIL HAS A SLIGHT PEELING AT THE BASE OF ONE THUMB. WHAT COULD CAUSE IT; AND HOW SHOULD I ...
A: Could it be that you've been sick recently? Sometimes when we're sick, our nails stop growing, and ...
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| Gel Nail curing and filing options | 3/20/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
Q: I have been getting my nails done for about a year - and love my gels... but am looking for another ...
A: I definitely think it's worth a try. Theoretically I believe the UV top coat would slow the break ...
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| chemical burns | 3/18/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
Q: I have been having my nails done for about a year and love them! The last 2 times I came to the ...
A: Sheri, It sounds like you have been overexposed to the product. You need to make sure your tech ...
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