May 20, 2013
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Clients can dare to bare their natural nails with the help of Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ Nail Recovery System.
Keywords: anti-aging Dermelect nail strengtheners natural nail care ridge filler
March 8, 2013
| News
Nothing removes yellow stains from nails like a little lemon, says Self Magazine.
Keywords: client health removal products yellow nail syndrome yellowing
February 19, 2013
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UV nail lamps do not appear to significantly increase the lifetime risk of keratinocyte carcinoma — a type of non-melanoma skin cancer — in consumers, reports a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Keywords: cancer product safety skin cancer UV light safety UV lights
January 19, 2013
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The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM), a medical specialty society affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association, recently began partnering with Medinail Learning Center (MLC), an online training system, to offer a comprehensive training and certification program for Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistants.
Keywords: medispa services podiatrists
September 30, 2012
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Depending on conditions, clients’ hands and feet may be puffy, moist, and sweaty or cold, dry, and numb. A tech needs to know how to compensate for these changes so she can apply product to a consistent, stable nail surface each time.
Keywords: acrylics cold weather promotions effect of weather on nails gel-polish gels
September 15, 2012
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Cleansers are used in the nail industry to remove oils and moisture from the nail plate prior to product application. The cleanser temporarily dehydrates the nail plate so it is better able to adhere to the product about to be applied, thus helping prevent service breakdown.
Keywords: cleanser nail prep
August 31, 2012
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Does our environment change how we do nails? Do techs living in climates where it dips into double digits below zero work differently than techs who live where it’s nearly 100 degrees with 80% humidity?
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting effect of weather on nails gel troubleshooting gel-polish nail chemistry
July 2, 2012
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Take this quick quiz to see where you stand on sanitation. Pencil ready? Get set. Go.
June 28, 2012
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Editor Hannah Lee got to tour the City of Hope headquarters as well as CND's research and development lab and found that a lot can be learned by stepping out of the office or salon and taking time to develop professionally.
Keywords: charity CND gel polish Hannah Lee how products are made
June 21, 2012
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Some foot soak companies have had problems because of the misleading name of this illegal drug.
Keywords: bath salts foot soaks
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 PBA UV light safety 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 resin bonding 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.
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