May 14, 2013
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An adhesive or coating that hardens quickly in the presence of moisture (the curing agent) and may be hardened faster by using a catalyst or accelerator.
Keywords: adhesives chemicals cyanoacrylate DeEnterprises glue
November 19, 2012
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Organic polymer liquids that, when converted into their final state for use, become a resin; refers to uncross-linked polymers.
Keywords: adhesives chemicals glue
November 19, 2012
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Through general usage, this term has come to describe all adhesives, including cyanoacrylates; true glues are protein-based adhesives obtained from the hides, tendons, cartilage, bones, etc. of animals.
Keywords: adhesives chemicals glue
November 19, 2012
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A chemical substance capable of holding together two surfaces; the most common adhesive in the nail industry is cyanoacrylate (also called “glue”).
Keywords: adhesives chemicals glue
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
July 25, 2011
| News
No time for an emergency salon nail fix? Try these.
Keywords: CND Creative Nail Design Deborah Lippmann glue Kiss Products
February 1, 2010
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Though many technicians prefer to sculpt, a pre-made nail tip that can be adhered to the natural nail can give newbie nail techs a nice runway to learn the delicate craft of gel and acrylic sculpting, while providing great-looking results.
Keywords: adhesives filing techniques glue learning new techniques nail tips
January 1, 2010
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National educator for Art Club and Color Club, Mare Horak explains how she keeps embellishments on natural nail clients.
Keywords: Color Club embellishments glue manufacturers educators natural nail care
