November 1, 1995
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November 1, 1995
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Whether you need a few quick tips to catch up when you are running behind schedule or you are trying to whittle down your fill service time to fit more clients in your appointment book, there are a few tricks to doing a fill in less time
Keywords: CND filing techniques fills Kim Patterson nail prep
November 1, 1995
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Tip blenders not only make removing excess tip material easy, they’re easy on the natural nail as well.
Keywords: enhancements nail tips time saving devices tip blending
October 1, 1995
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If your clients experience a burning sensation during a nail service, chances are you’re preparing the nail improperly or applying the product incorrectly.
Keywords: burning sensation chemical mixing curing gels electric file safety electric filing techniques
August 1, 1995
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Whether you’re using nail tips or forms, refining your sculpting technique greatly reduces your filing time.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting filing techniques learning new techniques sculpting time saving devices
May 1, 1995
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Infection control is a hot topic these days. Let’s face it: The world is a grimy place. As doctors and executives learn more about how infectious diseases are transmitted, many hospital administrators have begun to look at the way the hospital itself operates for ways to better protect both patients and staff from possibly harmful bacteria that can cause infections.
Keywords: nurses and artificial nails
April 1, 1995
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The most important thing to remember when doing an acrylic fill is to not nip product if you don’t need to.
Keywords: fills learning new techniques lifting removing acrylics
January 1, 1995
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If you want to convince clients they can learn to live with long nails, tell them about Lori Groves, a former nail technician whose long nails have actually stopped traffic.
Keywords: acrylics extra-long nails
August 1, 1994
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Are you taking insulin or heart medication? Plus 9 other specific questions to get at the root of your client's lifting problem.
Keywords: effects of medications on nails lifting lifting nails pregnant clients
April 1, 1994
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Competition is rivalry between skilled persons, and the theory that once you have competed and won, you should step down is absurd.
Keywords: competing competitions Galaxy Nail Products Kym Lee NASA Show
February 1, 1993
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Acrylic powder consistencies vary and so does their workability. Choosing one powder over another depends on the nail technician’s sculpting technique and ability.
Keywords: acrylic powder acrylics how products are made polymer
December 1, 1992
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Orville J. Stone, M.D., is a dermatologist practicing in Southern California. He has taught at medical schools for 30 years and has published 150 scientific papers. His first paper on nail disorders appeared in 1962.
August 1, 1992
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The answer is: consistency, superior workmanship, flawless polish, appropriate length and shape, and a high finish.
Keywords: competitions
