FAQ
What’s the difference between polish removers that contain acetone and those that don’t?
What’s the difference between polish removers that contain acetone and those that don’t? Which is preferred?... read more
What will help with dry cracked skin around the sides of the nail?
What will help with dry cracked skin around the sides of the nail?... read more
What’s the difference between a UV sanitizer and an autoclave?
What’s the difference between a UV sanitizer and an autoclave?... read more
Isn’t it a rule not to work with inflammation or raised red skin? How do I work on an ingrown nail?
Isn’t it a rule not to work with inflammation or raised red skin? How do I work on an ingrown nail?... read more
I know you can you use primer with liquid-and-powder systems, but what about with UV gels?
I know you can you use primer with liquid-and-powder systems, but what about with UV gels?... read more
I just purchased No Lift Nails primer. The instructions say to “use sparingly.” How much should be used per nail?
I just purchased No Lift Nails primer. The instructions say to “use sparingly.” How much should be used per nail?... read more
Does polish (or the polish brush) get contaminated after use on a nail infection?
Does polish (or the polish brush) get contaminated after use on a nail infection, allowing the infection to spread to other people if the same polish is used? I thought I read somewhere that the ingredients in nail polish kill bacteria.... read more
Is there any way to file gels off more quickly?
I had a client who needed a whole new set of gel nails. It took three hours to file off the old set. Is there anything that would make this process less time-consuming and easier?... read more
What do I do for a client who has a chronic ingrown toenail, even though I always file it straight across?
What do I do for a client who has a chronic ingrown toenail, even though I always file it straight across?... read more
What can you do for peeling feet (almost like sunburn), and what causes this to happen?
What can you do for peeling feet (almost like sunburn), and what causes this to happen?... read more
Should clients soak off their nail enhancements every so often to "give their nails a break"?
Should clients soak off their nail enhancements every so often to "give their nails a break"?... read more
Why is my pink-and-white client having itching, peeling, and burning skin around the nail plate?
I have a client who has been wearing pink-and-whites for two years and just recently has been having itching, peeling, and burning skin around the nail plate. I’ve changed from one major brand to another, with the same results. Why?... read more