FAQ
What can I do to help a client who does not chew her nails, but chews the skin around her nails?
What can I do to help a client who does not chew her nails, but chews the skin around her nails?... read more
Is it best to have a toenail removed completely if you suffer from chronic ingrown toenails?
Is it best to have a toenail removed completely if you suffer from chronic ingrown toenails?... read more
When applying small wet beads of acrylic in the cuticle area, wouldn’t this make your ratio off and cause lifting?
I’m a newbie and I’m confused. When applying small wet beads of acrylic in the cuticle area, wouldn’t this make your ratio off and cause lifting because of overly wet beads? Should I use the same ratio for all three beads?... read more
Can fungus be transmitted from one client to another with a file if proper sanitation is used or if files are disposed of? Is it airborne?
Can fungus be transmitted from one client to another with a file if proper sanitation is used or if files are disposed of? Is it airborne?... read more
When starting a pedicure, do you soak the client’s feet in disinfectant for at least five minutes or just soapy water?
When starting a pedicure, do you soak the client’s feet in disinfectant for at least five minutes or just soapy water?... read more
I have a client who has been working on her feet for 36 years and is now developing painful calluses. How can I ease her pain?
I have a client who has been working on her feet for 36 years and is now developing painful calluses. How can I ease her pain? What’s best for calluses like these?... read more
I think I may have scaly skin that's caused by something called two foot/one hand syndrome. What do I do?
In the November 2002 issue you mentioned that scaly skin can be caused by something called two foot/one hand syndrome. I believe that I have just that. (It’s awful.) What do I do?... read more
I have a client with fan-shaped nails that are also very flat.
I have a client with fan-shaped nails that are also very flat. We have tried all types of artificial nail treatments. Everything will be fine until the second or third fill. (She loves beautiful nails and has even tried getting fills every eight days.) She has also tried hard to grow her own natural nails, but nothing seems to work for her. Please help.... read more
What is the main difference between a classic pedicure and a spa-type pedicure?
What is the main difference between a classic pedicure and a spa-type pedicure?... read more
I understand how allergic reactions work, but I am very perplexed at the high incidence of it I’m having lately. Please help.
In my 21 years of doing nails, I’ve had about eight people become allergic to acrylic monomer. However, in the past year I’ve had six clients become allergic. I’ve been using the same product for about five years and have had no problem until recently. I contacted the manufacturer to see if they knew of any problems and they didn’t. I understand how allergic reactions work, but I am very perplexed at the high incidence of it I’m having lately. Please help.... read more
Could the vitamins a client takes cause her nails to lift?
I have a client whose nails are lifting from the nail bed, but only about a quarter of the way. They grow just fine, but then they start to lift again. She had an acrylic overlay on for about two weeks and when that acrylic came off, the nails were perfect. Soon after, they started lifting again. She is using a nail strengthener and is on several medications and vitamins.... read more
Reader to Reader: How do you combat burnout?
How do you combat burnout?... read more