Nail Care & Manicures/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| UV gel on natural nails | 5/28/2009 | Ambercinque |
| Q: I have put UV builder gel on my natural nails to make them harder.This has worked well,but now I ... A: Betty- So this brand is not meant to soak off? Ok, unless specified on the product your using the ... | ||
| staining on gel nails | 5/27/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I have calgel gel on my nails and within a week they are black on the tips french or colour doesn't ... A: Have been searching for answers for you but my best one is to contact www.calgelusa.com and ask them ... | ||
| first fill after getting solar nails | 5/27/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I had my first manicure not long ago. I chose solar nails in the french manicure. They were ... A: Unfortunately Solar nails are just plain old acrylic and acrylic yellows. There is nothing you can ... | ||
| Gel Nails | 5/26/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I don't like going to salons to get my nails done, and I have been doing them myself for the past ... A: DeAnna, ALL gels need to be cured. If it is not cured, it is a resin and not a gel. Do not be fooled ... | ||
| BCIS | 5/22/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: WHEN YOU ARE DOING MANICURIS HOW DO IT WORK WHATS ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO. bECAUSE WHEN I GET ... A: It depends on which state you live in. Each state has its own requirements for your license. Make ... | ||
| Gel nails. | 5/21/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I had undergone a manicure course a few years ago. Altough it's not the same thing, I decided to ... A: Might I just say that you have taken on quite a challenge for doing your own nails! Let's see if I ... | ||
| toe nail enhancement | 5/20/2009 | Liza Smith |
| Q: Ive had ingrowing toenails for most of my life. Both toes have had the nails removed twice and my ... A: Im sorry that you had your toenails removed, as the work that I have been developing with ... | ||
| Help in finding nail care staff | 5/20/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: I hope you are doing well. This is "Hanan Assaf" from Jordan. I've been looking for a staff(girls) ... A: Please write to Sylvia@dasydesign.com for direct messages. All the best and look forward to receive ... | ||
| nails | 5/19/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: Sorry ,you may not deal with this but anyway !My nail ripped about 25% of the way down .i have a ... A: Nothing will make it grow back unfortunately. If the nail is still there you can have it repaired ... | ||
| Gel Nails | 5/19/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I went to a salon today to have my acrylic nails replaced with gel nails. I expected GEL. I ... A: Lynne, SIGH!!! Not for you, but for those places. Shame on them for LYING about gel nails. Gel ... | ||
| crystal nails? | 5/19/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I used to get my nails done all the time with arcylic back in high school. so this time around I've ... A: Ashley, Sorry to hear you were duped by the chop shop tactic. There is NO such thing as crystal ... | ||
| Acrylic Nail Bubbles | 5/18/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I have pink and white acrylic nails, what causes bubbles?I I have tiny dots in the white. A: Your nail tech has air in her brush. When the brush is dipped into the liquid, it needs to be pushed ... | ||
| Split nail bed | 5/18/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I recently took off some acrylic nails, and before I took them off, I bumped my finger. My nail ... A: Paulette, The best thing I found is to use a brush on glue. If you go to your drug store, find a ... | ||
| Gel Nails | 5/17/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: Do Gel nails penetrate the nail down to the skin. Also, if it does how safe are the chemicals? Are ... A: I'm not sure yet why I so often hear people speak of Bio Sculpture gels as though they were not gel. ... | ||
| edge nail system | 5/15/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: i have just bought myself a starter kit 2 learn how apply nails using the dip technique but all i ... A: Ruth, You probably cured the resin with the activator. If you have 100% acetone, then soak the ... | ||
| nail fills | 5/14/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: i had a set of gel nails put on and i cannot find anyone to fill them in my area, the girl i had ... A: Donna, Yes, you can have acrylic applied over gel and gel over acrylic. Just be sure that what you ... | ||
| Gel or silk wrap manicure | 5/12/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I have natural long nails and currently get a manicure every two weeks. I was considering getting ... A: First of all, I want to know what it is you are trying to achieve by considering the application of ... | ||
| liquid gel nails | 5/12/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I too am looking for a reliable liquid gel nail salon in the Portland area. The one you listed is a ... A: Donna, I can put another APB out for you, but I can only send the information if a tech sends me her ... | ||
| Good Nails & want to get Gel done..should I do it? | 5/11/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I have great growing nails. They are hard and really grow great. I went and had a manicure and ... A: Jennifer, First, if you have great natural nails, then DO NOT get product on them. I would NEVER ... | ||
| "gels" loostening around my nail edges | 5/9/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I have a problem with my 'gels' loostening around the edges of my nails. My nails also tend to ... A: Sally, The only thing I can recommend for you to do is use a good cuticle oil. Did your tech suggest ... | ||
| Acrylic Nails | 5/8/2009 | Liza Smith |
| Q: When i have applied acrylic nails they look great and i find it quite easy. But they wont set hard? ... A: sorry for delay in answering, ive been working away. True liquid and powder nails are what are ... | ||
| nails | 5/7/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: The thing is i have been searching everywhere to see where i can get my nails done to (french nail. ... A: Tara, I am not sure what you are asking, but it seems that you want to go to a place to get your ... | ||
| solar nail removal | 5/7/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: Does it hurt to remove solar nails by a salon person and does it damage your real nails? A: Removing nails is always damaging to the natural nail. If they are soaked off properly it should not ... | ||
| Solar nail lifting | 5/7/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I got solar nails for the first time ever about 2 weeks ago. I have read that they should be ... A: So-called "solar nails" are just acrylic nails, so they aren't going to wear any differently than ... | ||
| nails tranning | 5/6/2009 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: i m flying crew i want to take tranning of acrcalic nails.during my stay i stay in patunam ... A: You are most welcome for our gel courses during weekdays Monday to Friday 9-6 the courses can be ... | ||
| glass fibre nails | 5/6/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: is there a another name for glass fibre? is it the same as gel nails? many thx A: Well, I'm more familiar with the term "Fiberglass" but either way, it's a fabric mesh made from very ... | ||
| Acrylic wrap Vs. Tips | 5/6/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I currently have acrylic tips. My natural nail is almost grown out underneath. What is the ... A: Wraps are just another type of nail enhancement service. In very simple terms, it involves gluing ... | ||
| Locstion of Salon | 5/5/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: Lynnette, I am searching for a technician in may area and would love to make an appointment with ... A: Linda, You can go to my website: http://www.salon29.net You can "friend" me on Facebook and see many ... | ||
| Alergic to Acrylic nails. | 5/3/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I am allergic to acrylic and I have tried silk wrap and I get the same reaction I get with the ... A: Myra, I changed this question to public because it could help others. Just out of curiosity, is your ... | ||
| Toenails | 5/2/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I have mild toenail fungus. Should I get a pedicure and should I be embarrased? A: Believe it or not a fungis can be spread to your other toes if the same implements were used on all ... | ||
| Gel nails lifting | 4/30/2009 | Miko Choi |
| Q: I take care to complete all steps and am careful not to touch the skin with the gel but my nails ... A: The bonder and stick are both primers. Bonder is a non-acid primer designed especially for gel ... | ||
| solar nails | 4/30/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I am an owner and nail tech of jazzy nail salon. I have been told that solar nail is the best nail. ... A: Solar Nail is a brand of acrylic CND makes (Creative Nail Design) you can purchase the product at ... | ||
| false nail | 4/28/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I am going on a cruise for 4-days and I want to put a false nail on it for the 4-days only. I am ... A: Dewanda, I have had luck using VICK's vaporub. We all have some in our medicine cabinets. If you ... | ||
| Hangnails | 4/27/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: I have acrylic nails and started having a problem with hangnails. I didn't think this happened with ... A: The acrylic shouldn't have much to do with hangnails.If they are really bad it could be a slight ... | ||
| Hangnails | 4/27/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: Lately I have been having a lot of hangnails. Is this from not putting the acrylic all the way on ... A: Cheryl, Sorry for the time it took to get to you . (sinus infection) Anyway, that would not be the ... | ||
| I also had reaction to gel nails | 4/27/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: I changed operators and discovered the last two times a terrible itch so bad I turned black and ... A: Phyllis, (sorry for the delay-- sinus infection and very sick with it) I suspect you have been ... | ||
| Nailite Gel | 4/26/2009 | Maggie Franklin |
| Q: I have been performing full service nail enhancements for 8 years, but have only worked with ... A: My first thought was that if you are applying over tips, they have to be buffed for the gel to ... | ||
| base coat! | 4/26/2009 | Lynnette Madden |
| Q: ! here is the question! What ingredient is found in base coat that makes the nail polish stick to ... A: Katie, I wish I could answer this question!! What a great thing to wonder about. Each polish ... | ||
| removing last of artificial nails | 4/26/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: Hope you can help me. I usually do not have my nails done but found I needed something for an event. ... A: Getting acrylic nails off can be a real job! Is it your fingers that hurt or your nails? If it is ... | ||
| nails | 4/25/2009 | amber Edwards |
| Q: Okay, I was filing my nails and I accidentally went really thin on the top of my nail, if that makes ... A: Ouch!! Ok there are a couple of ways you can deal with this. First you can keep putting a ... | ||
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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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