May 18, 2012
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Gel manicures and pedicures have been available, and safely used, in salons for more than three decades, says the PBA’s Nail Manufacturer’s Council.
Keywords: gels NMC UV lights
May 18, 2012
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Light Elegance has just reformulated its P2 UV Polish to remove the solvents that were once in it.
Keywords: gel polish Light Elegance solvents
March 14, 2012
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With most gel and acrylic systems, a bonder or primer is applied to the natural nail first to increase adhesion for the enhancement.
Keywords: primer Secret Ingredient
February 14, 2012
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The clear and dear friend that makes polish removal a snap, and acrylic and gel removal possible, is a bedrock for the nail industry.
Keywords: acetone/removal products nail chemistry Secret Ingredient
February 14, 2012
| News
Doug Schoon is a well-known chemist in the nail industry who has been instrumental in keeping nail techs, salon owners, and clients informed on important scientific findings regarding the nail industry.
Keywords: Doug Schoon websites to watch
November 28, 2011
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SELF Magazine, in the November 2011 issue, put together a list of ways to pump up manicures and maximize results for your clients. According to Maridel Reyes, it's always good to tune-up your technique.
Keywords: client health customer service nail health nail strengtheners tips
November 18, 2011
| Product
Watch and listen while industry scientist Doug Schoon walks you through 10 episodes of the educational series “Doug Schoon’s Brain.”
Keywords: Doug Schoon DVDs nail diseases
November 18, 2011
| News
Genadur is the first FDA-approved treatment to help strengthen fragile, brittle nails. According to manufacturer Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Genadur helps improve the condition with a once-daily brush-on application that may start showing results in as little as 14 days.
Keywords: brittle nails
September 16, 2011
| Article
The proverbial bread in the polish sandwich, base and top coats help polish adhere to nails and prevents nails from chipping and breaking.
Keywords: base coats Secret Ingredient top coats
August 18, 2011
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Resin in the nail industry refers to a cyanoacrylate glue used for adhering tips to natural nails, for gluing silk and fiberglass wraps, and for acrylic dipping systems. So what exactly is in it? Where did it come from? And how are techs using it today?
Keywords: glue resin Secret Ingredient
August 16, 2011
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Yep, you heard right. Though not a licensed nail tech, Cy Tymony, author of the new book Super Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, has created an innovative way to use simple, small, and inexpensive electronics to make a fun and interactive nail art design that really shakes things up.
Keywords: 3-D nail art advanced nail art just for fun
August 5, 2011
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Pink, white, or colored, acrylic powder is often seen as the more important partner in a liquid-and-powder relationship. What makes it so special? Is it a secret ingredient? You may be surprised to learn what’s actually in there.
Keywords: acrylic powder acrylics EMA glitter methyl methacrylate
July 21, 2011
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Pink, white, or colored, acrylic powder is often seen as the more important partner in a liquid-and-powder relationship. What makes it so special? Is it a secret ingredient? You may be surprised to learn what’s actually in there.
Keywords: acrylic powder acrylics polymer Secret Ingredient
June 27, 2011
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Monomer is a Greek term that means “one part” or “one unit.” (Mono means “one”; mer means “unit.”) But beyond “monomer,” what is the liquid that we use day in and day out? We’ve listed the ingredients necessary in every formula, regardless of manufacturer.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting acrylics how products are made Secret Ingredient
June 20, 2011
| News
How to fight hangnails.
Keywords: cuticle oil dry skin essie hangnails
