March 21, 2013
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The great windfall of revenue soak-off gel-polishes have brought to salons has become endangered by a rash of improper removal techniques that are leaving clients unsatisfied with their results — and they’re telling their friends about it.
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August 29, 2012
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On the evening of Monday, July 23, as the nail manufacturers and exhibitors left the show floor after a full day’s work, they convened in a penthouse suite at the Mandalay to relax and mingle with other nail industry professionals.
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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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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.”
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March 14, 2011
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What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in the nail lamp? We explain what gel is made of and why it works so well.
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March 5, 2011
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Doug Schoon is a chemist who's made a career of helping both manufacturers and nail professionals better understand the chemicals they work with in the salon. After a long history working in the R&D lab at CND, Schoon launched his own consulting company (the photo is from a training session called "Doug Schoon's Brain."
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February 15, 2011
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Join Doug Schoon and friends on an amazing journey in the fight to end breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days.
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November 1, 2010
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The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
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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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August 10, 2009
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Chemist Doug Schoon on the importance of knowing the anatomy of the nail.
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August 10, 2009
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Chemist Doug Schoon discusses understanding the proper meaning of nail industry terms.
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August 10, 2009
| Video
Chemist Doug Schoon discusses why nail techs should study the natural nail.
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August 10, 2009
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Doug Schoon discusses preventing service breakdown in the salon.
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August 10, 2009
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Chemist Doug Schoon discusses fear-based marketing in the beauty industry.
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July 1, 2009
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Creating the perfect set of acrylics could be considered an art, but the foundation behind it is found in the science. NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
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