December 1, 2012
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To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. These gel-polish removal liquids have added hydrating emollients to keep the removal process soft on skin, while still effectively removing all the gel.
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December 1, 2012
| Photo Gallery
To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. Here are some of the latest wraps to hit the market.
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November 21, 2012
| Video
This video, from the Local Hazardous Waste Program in King County, Washington, shows the measurement levels of common nail salon solvents in the air, both with and without source-capture ventilation.
Watch move videos on salon ventilation.
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November 20, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A solvent blend that dissolves nail polishes and removes them from the nail; usually acetone, ethyl acetate, or methyl ethyl ketone.
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November 20, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A remover usually containing the solvents ethyl acetate or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) instead of acetone.
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November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A volatile, fragrant, flammable liquid used chiefly as a solvent, often found in polish remover; can be used to soak off acrylic nails.
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February 14, 2012
| Article
The clear and dear friend that makes polish removal a snap, and acrylic and gel removal possible, is a bedrock for the nail industry.
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December 19, 2011
| Demo
HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps from Graham Professional Beauty Products were designed to be the easiest, most comfortable way to remove soak-off gel polish and acrylic.
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October 13, 2011
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Graham Beauty's HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps were designed to be the easiest, most comfortable way to remove soak-off gel polish and acrylic. These wraps are flexible enough to be used on both finger and toenails and the unique material and easy-press seal creates a non-slip wrap.
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July 26, 2011
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The soak-off polishes can be removed without the salon.
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May 12, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Removal products are products that remove nail products from nail plates
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March 28, 2011
| News
Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Q&A asks: Is acetone nail polish remover really that bad?
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September 23, 2010
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La Fresh Nail Polish Remover Pads are biodegradable and natural. One pad cleans and conditions all 10 nails with a fresh Tuscan blood orange scent. Formulated with a nourishing blend of vitamin E, aloe, glycerin, rosemary, and horsetail extracts, the pads are free of acetone, acetate, parabens, petrochemicals, glycols, dyes, artificial fragrances, and animal byproducts.
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September 7, 2010
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Glamour’s beauty expert Andrea Pomerantz Lustig recommends getting gel manicures only once in a while, as the removal process can leave nails weak after lots of filing and acetone soaking.
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February 1, 2010
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Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
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