Q&A

Is it true that some callus buildup can be caused by a fungus?

What homecare product and regimen works for a client with soft, weak nails?

How can I keep color on my client's thin, peeling toenails?

What will help with dry cracked skin around the sides of the nail?

What’s the difference between polish removers that contain acetone and those that don’t?

What’s the difference between a UV sanitizer and an autoclave?

Isn’t it a rule not to work with inflammation or raised red skin? How do I work on an ingrown nail?

I know you can you use primer with liquid-and-powder systems, but what about with UV gels?

Does polish (or the polish brush) get contaminated after use on a nail infection?

What do I do for a client who has a chronic ingrown toenail, even though I always file it straight across?

What can you do for peeling feet (almost like sunburn), and what causes this to happen?

Do liquid-and-powder products have expiration dates?

Why is my pink-and-white client having itching, peeling, and burning skin around the nail plate?

What’s a suitable temperature for acrylic to cure and why?

I read somewhere that Vicks Vapor Rub is a good treatment for toenail fungus. Is that true?

How can I prevent mold from appearing under an enhancement?

Is it true that it’s common for cross country runners to lose their toenails?

Should I guarantee my work for nail biters?

Are there any special considerations performing services on clients with Parkinson’s disease?

What is the proper procedure for sanitizing nail files?