Nail Care & Manicures/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Vitamins | 10/11/2006 | Jeannie |
| Q: I am currently taking a multivitamin (One-A-Day for Women). Is is necessary to take a separate ... A: If you want faster growing nails, be sure that your diet is rich in Vitamins A, B-Complex, C, D, E ... | ||
| science fair | 10/10/2006 | Ambercinque |
| Q: what certain chemical is made up in nail polish A: I am not sure of your question. Are you looking for a man made chemical in nail polish or what is ... | ||
| Lifting of Gels | 10/10/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: She wants to wear gel nails but every time i put them on her they pop off, literally. I dont have ... A: If you have truly ruled out 'force' as an issue (there's no damage to the nail plate after they've ... | ||
| Acrylic lifting | 10/9/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I have a client that has successfully worn acrylics for several years. Within the last couple ... A: I must confess, I am not an acrylic user. However, I do belong to two message boards for ... | ||
| which nails should i get | 10/8/2006 | Ambercinque |
| Q: Ive had acrylic nails done alot and vowed to myself i would never get it agaian because it seems to ... A: Almost all nails will essentially cause some weakening of the natural nails. You are putting product ... | ||
| nailcare | 10/8/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: when would you send a client to the G.P. A: I send a client to a G.P. everytime there is some nail disorder that i can not tell what it is, or i ... | ||
| nail care | 10/8/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: what is meant when we talk about a disorder having an external origin A: A disorder that has an external origin is when the cause of the problem come from outside the body, ... | ||
| Contra-Indications | 10/8/2006 | Jeannie |
| Q: state the importance of contra - indications regarding treatment insurance. A: Marilyn, I'm glad you asked this question, for there are a lot of contra-indications, and they need ... | ||
| arylic lifting | 10/7/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I am quite a novice when it comes to different types of nail systems so I hope you can help. I have ... A: You are right, if acrylic is lifting after only 2 days there is certanly a problem, if it isn't you ... | ||
| short clean nails | 10/5/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I'm wondering if there is a way to get a good, lasting manicure that upon leaving the salon, my ... A: I indeed misunderstood your question, and thank you for clarifying. Any enhancement system: whether ... | ||
| Nail glue does not work on gels | 10/5/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I have recently switched to gels and in a pinch when acrylics would crack I would use nail glue to ... A: I strongly advise against using 'nail glue' for any cracks with any enhancements. Glue is porous and ... | ||
| short clean nails | 10/5/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: My natural nails are weak, and I tend to bite them unless they are manicured. I've done gel nails ... A: I'm thinking that perhaps I'm missunderstanding your question. Are you asking me how to keep them ... | ||
| Gel Nail Removal Time | 10/5/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: If my salon says it will take 45 minutes to 1 hour to get my gel nails off by soaking, that falls ... A: What first must be determined is if Liquid & Powder Acrylic nails were applied or true UV Gel. If ... | ||
| the healing of natural nail | 10/4/2006 | Ambercinque |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To I was talking about my finger nail,not toe nail,am sorry if ... A: Disregard the maintenance info. I apologize I thought you were talking toenail. Same info pretty ... | ||
| Resin nail courses | 10/4/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I'm a fellow Montrealer that's desperate to find a school/teacher to teach how to do resin nails, ... A: The school you would be looking for is "France Lecuyer". It so happens that I'm a montreal resident ... | ||
| the healing of natural nail | 10/3/2006 | Ambercinque |
| Q: i was wondering when your natural nail comes off how long does it take to heal and grow back this ... A: The loss of a toenail, also called onychoptosis (which literally means "falling nail" in Greek), can ... | ||
| llight concept nails ( gel/uv) | 10/3/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: Is the gel used for light concept nails toxic? Can it get into your bloodstream? What are the side ... A: There does not exist a toxic UV Gel ASSUMING that it is a true UV Gel. True UV Gels require ... | ||
| gel nails?? | 10/2/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: i ride horses and tend to get dirt under my nails resulting in my having to scrub my nails i was ... A: You may scrub under your nails, no matter what system of enhancments you are wearing. Both UV Gel ... | ||
| Gel Nails or Acrylic | 10/2/2006 | Jeannie |
| Q: i recently have been looking into getting el nails because i was a nail biter and my nails are very ... A: Well Gillian, that all depends on the type of person! If you are or were a nail biter, you might ... | ||
| Nail powders | 10/2/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: .. I like to get the pink and white sculped nails... but on the white part they use a powder that is ... A: I regret, but I have not heard of "diamond nail powders". It certainly doesn't seem to be a name ... | ||
| Your Q & A | 9/28/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I'm a nail tech, and have run a salon distributor, thought I would let you know. "Solar Nails" She ... A: Well, to tell you the truth, there is no such thing as solar nails when we are talking about ... | ||
| Acrylic VS pink & white or solar nails | 9/28/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I am wondering why it costs so much more (almost double) to get the pink and white vs getting a ... A: Doing pink and white nails takes more time and efford from the nail tech then doing natural ... | ||
| what to do about thin nails, they break and tare easy. | 9/28/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I need something to make my nails stronger. I have tried many things. Such as geltin, A: The thickness of natural nails relates directly to A) your health and B) your genetics. Gelatin ... | ||
| cracking of tips | 9/28/2006 | Ambercinque |
| Q: i am a budding nail tech. i have been working on and off for 2years. I had a client cope in for l&p ... A: Well it is hard to say since each acrylic line has their own set of application instructions. It ... | ||
| Gel or Gel Overlay | 9/27/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I just got my nails done today and I'm a little confused. I asked for acrylic w/gel overlay. The ... A: If you asked for acrylic with a gel overlay, it seems that is very likely exactly what you recieved. ... | ||
| 100% acetone on natural nails | 9/25/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: what are the advantages or disadvantages there might be to using 100% acetone on my natural nails. ... A: With regards to 100% Acetone. The advantage would be a speedy removal of nail polish versus the ... | ||
| Gel Nails | 9/23/2006 | Ambercinque |
| Q: i know that everyone says that no application of artificial nails should be painful. but i (from ... A: The"burning" is from a gel primer. The uv light acts as a catylst and speeds up the process of the ... | ||
| Gel vs Acrylic | 9/23/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: Victoria, I have just moved to a new state and I am searching for a new salon. I started going to ... A: I have also received your email to me from my site (Ongles Chez Victoria). In answer to your ... | ||
| Black streaks under solar nails | 9/23/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I have had solar nails for six months. I switched technicians and after he touched up my tips, four ... A: Usually black streaks under the nails is trapped blood much like a bruise. Do you remember having ... | ||
| Nails | 9/21/2006 | Sylvia de Rijke |
| Q: My anniversary is coming up soon I want to have gel extentions done nothing to long, however my ... A: The great inventions for nails that break easily or are thin are......: artificial nail extentions ... | ||
| RE: Pimples after waxing! | 9/21/2006 | Rebecca Mason |
| Q: I get small pimples around the area that was waxed, facial waxing....can you tell me why> usually I ... A: Sept. 20th, 06 9.59PM HI Rhonda; With the information you have provided to me in your email, The ... | ||
| Pink and white gels | 9/20/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I normally get the pink and white (french) gel at my salon, but it's getting a little boring. If I ... A: If you want to change a bit and get some color there are several options for you, you can either use ... | ||
| Getting my nails to grow | 9/19/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: After having acrylic nails for over 3 years I decided to be rid of them. I was going for a fill ... A: You are doing exacly what you should, moisturize and keep them short, as soon as they get mosturized ... | ||
| Gel Nails/Acrylics | 9/19/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: The Place where I took my classes was called "Troutmans College of Manicuring" here in Raleigh ... A: Ok, yup, sounds like a bad school. The first thing is fitting tips properly. If they are too narrow ... | ||
| Gel Nails/Acrylics | 9/18/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I took classes for Manicure,pedicure,artificial nails etc.about a yr. ago But I lost my book and my ... A: Can you please tell me where you took your courses for both your uv gel and l&p acrylic? And what ... | ||
| Artificial Nails | 9/17/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I am thinking about going back to artificial nails since mine are having a hard time growing. Which ... A: All enhancements are from the acrylate family, they mostly differ on the method of application, and ... | ||
| Drug Reaction with gel Nails | 9/16/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I am currently learning how to do UV Gel Nails. I have been told by other people in my area that do ... A: With ANY kind of enhancement, a client's health can/will affect the adherence of the product to the ... | ||
| Acrylic Nail Removal | 9/15/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: After soaking your nails with pure acetone to remove acrylic nails is it necessary to do anything ... A: A regular manicure can be performed imediatly after a removal, and by the way this is a good way to ... | ||
| Pregnancy and UV Gel | 9/14/2006 | Victoria Hunter |
| Q: I am 5-6 weeks pregnant and don't know if I should continue to get my permanent french manicure. I ... A: With regards to REAL QUALITY UV Gel, there is absolutely no danger to you, nor your unborn child. ... | ||
| Solar Nails | 9/11/2006 | Susana Duarte |
| Q: I have recently gotten "solar nails" and they have turned an ugly yellow color. Can you tell me ... A: I'm not very familiar with these "so called" Solar Nails, what i do know is a line made by Creative ... | ||
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Nail Care & Manicures
Answers by Expert:
Ambercinque
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answere questions regarding natural nail care, nail art, enhancements, and product knowledge.
Experience
I am a licensed Nail Technician in the state of NH
Organizations
I am a booth renter
Publications
Currently Feb 2006 issue of Nailpro magazine and also the March or April issue.
Past 2 years in the November issue of Nails magazine and 2005 Jan issue of Nailpro
Education/Credentials
Bedford School of Nail Design
Awards and Honors
Last two years I did not win but had photo acknowledgements in Nailpro magazine for a national nail art mural contest.
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