October 20, 2011
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Color gels can be used over natural nails, sculpted nails, and tips, and can be filed off or soaked off.
Keywords: chemicals colored gels gels nail art soak-off gels
June 15, 2011
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Acrylics refers to any of a group of clear, synthetic resins used to make plastics, paints, etc. Nail enhancements (or artificial nails) made by combining a liquid acrylic product (monomer) with a powdered acrylic product (polymer); the two products form a soft ball that can be molded into a nail shape that adheres well to the natural nail or a tip; once applied, the acrylic hardens into a strong artificial nail that can be filed and buffed to a high shine.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals enhancements liquid-to-powder ratio Lynn Lammers
May 26, 2011
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Keywords: chemicals photosynthesis
May 19, 2011
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From tosylamide/formaldehyde resin to stearalkonium bentonite, ingredient names can sound more like a top secret formula for NASA than a recipe for regular old nail polish. Each of these ingredients, however, has a purpose and plays a part in the overall performance of the polish.
Keywords: chemicals ingredients polish Secret Ingredient
May 19, 2011
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Sometimes it can be hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to potential hazards associated with work in the nail industry. With persuasive voices on both sides of the issue, we wondered how many of you feel you are jeopardizing your health by working in the salon.
Keywords: allergic reactions chemical safety chemicals healthy working ventilation
May 12, 2011
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Removal products are products that remove nail products from nail plates
Keywords: acetone/removal products chemicals removal products
February 2, 2011
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Contact dermatitis (sometimes called allergic contact dermatitis) is caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin,. Allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when suff erers avoid the offending agent.
Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis chemicals contact dermatitis ingredients nail diseases
January 6, 2011
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Polymer refers to the chemical bonding of many smaller individual organic monomers into a large structure, i.e. hair is a polymer of thousands of amino acids connected into chains; also refers to the powder part of an acrylic system
Keywords: acrylics chemicals gels polymer
January 3, 2011
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Resin is either a solid or semi-solid organic material that has an indefinite and often very high molecular weight, exhibits a tendency to flow when subjected to stress or force, and will usually soften or melt when heated.
Keywords: adhesives chemicals resin
January 2, 2011
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Nitrocellulose is a polymer used in the production of many nail polishes and top coats
Keywords: chemicals nail chemistry polish top coats
December 30, 2010
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compounds that contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine, and other atoms that can evaporate easily into the atmosphere; found in nature as well as in some glues, solvents, and paints
Keywords: chemicals
December 30, 2010
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a measure of how quickly or easily a liquid will form vapors at room temperature; the more volatile (higher volatility), the faster the substance will evaporate
Keywords: chemicals
December 30, 2010
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the measure of a liquid’s ability to flow; the apparent thickness or thinness of the liquid; measured in units called Cps
Keywords: chemicals
December 30, 2010
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the gas formed by the evaporation of liquids, i.e. solvents; this term is often confused with “fumes”
Keywords: chemicals ventilation
December 30, 2010
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a product adhering to standards of Underwriters Laboratories, an independent, non-profit testing laboratory organized for the purpose of investigating products and materials with respect to hazards affecting life and property
Keywords: chemicals ergonomics pedicure equipment pedicure spas
