May 14, 2013
| Encyclopedia
A bonder chemically prepares the surface of the nail for better adhesion of a gel product.
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January 4, 2013
| Encyclopedia
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.
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November 20, 2012
| Encyclopedia
The portion of a nail service, usually an acrylic service, that focuses on reducing the moisture and oils on the natural nail so that a tip or sculpt will adhere best; often, problems with acrylic nails are the result of incomplete nail prep.
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September 26, 2012
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen gives some tips on cleaning the nail plate before a service and using a cuticle nipper correctly.
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September 15, 2012
| Article
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.
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July 25, 2012
| Video
Vicki Peters shows how to clean and prep the natural nail bed using an e-file.
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May 10, 2012
| Video
Holly Schippers shows how to properly clean the nail plate.
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May 9, 2012
| Video
Follow these three key steps to prepare the nails for the Glass Glaze or Extreme System by Backscratchers.
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October 19, 2011
| Video
CEO of Bellissima International Marnie Hadley shows how to properly prep nails for a Bellissima International Gel application.
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April 20, 2010
| Product
Kinetics’ Deluxe Implement Kit is a stylish implement kit containing seven tools in a hand tool pouch.
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April 20, 2010
| Product
Antoine De Paris’ #44 Combination Tool is made of cobalt stainless steel and has a convex pusher and pterygium knife tool.
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February 22, 2010
| Product
Nailezee offers an Advanced Nail Growth System, formulated by professionals with over 30 years of accumulated experience in treating all types of nail conditions.
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August 19, 2009
| Product
Tweezerman’s Master Tech Pterygium Tool pushes cuticles without scratching the nail plate.
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July 22, 2009
| Product
NSI’s Nailpure Plus prepares the natural nail for any enhancement.
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February 10, 2009
| Video
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
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