Q&A

Why do hand lotions contain alcohol?

How do I make the nail polish dry without my clients messing it up before they leave?

How do I use electric files? And how do I clean them?

Can we eliminate all the layers of gel and lay a thin overlay of acrylic, seal it with Intense Seal and call it gel nails?

I love doing nails and have tried gel nails, but I have problems with breaking and lifting. Please help.

How exactly are silk wraps done, and are they only applied to natural nails?

What should you do when a client wants to get a toe enhancement but there’s no nail plate to work with?

How do you complete a backfill when hand filing?

What is the difference between 3/32 or 1/8 or even 3/8 when talking about drill bits?

How do you create a set of pink-and-whites by using gel with two different colors?

What is the difference in durability of gel nails compared to acrylic nails?

I have so much trouble with lifting, even when I prep the nail plate and push back the cuticles. Any suggestions?

How do I prevent air bubbles when putting on nail tips?

What causes my acrylic to sometimes appear cloudy and/or have white spots in it?

Does working with chemicals and powders all day harm my lungs?

Is there a particular type of “pencil” that is white that I could use to mark a smile line?

What causes my acrylic brushes to leave a yellow residue on the paper towel?

Would aggressive nail buffing cause lifting?

What is the health issue with nurses wearing enhancements?

What is the proper way to treat an ingrown toenail during a pedicure?