FAQ
What causes sculpting liquid to turn yellow? What causes artificial nails to turn yellow?
What causes sculpting liquid to turn yellow? What causes artificial nails to turn yellow?... read more
Is it true that when you remove calluses with a razor, they come back harder?
Is it true that when you remove calluses with a razor, they come back harder?... read more
Is it common to have to change products or procedures (including changing the ratio of the product) depending on the weather? Is it possible for persp
Is it common to have to change products or procedures (including changing the ratio of the product) depending on the weather? Is it possible for perspiration to make the product lift?... read more
What do you wear to work and why?
Readers respond: What do you wear to work and why?... read more
How do you feel about having to use a particular product?
Readers respond: How do you feel about having to use a particular product?... read more
Where is the most unusual place you’ve left your business card?
Reader to Reader: Where is the most unusual place you’ve left your business card?... read more
Can dust from filing acrylics can cause serious damage to the nostrils, lungs, kidneys, and liver?
We have heard that dust from filing acrylics can cause serious damage to the nostrils, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Is this true? If so, what precautions can we take?... read more
What causes thick, peeling skin on the foot, the kind that no amount of sloughing helps?
What causes thick, peeling skin on the foot, the kind that no amount of sloughing helps?... read more
I have dents in my nail plate. Is it possible I overexposed myself to the UV light?
After wearing UV-light cured gels for about three months, I suddenly develop blisters under my nail plate. After a few days of itching and irritation, I saw a doctor who prescribed a steroid cream. After a week or so, the problem cleared up. Now I have dents in my nail plate, although my nails appear fine otherwise. Is it possible I overexposed myself to the UV light? Will this situation correct itself eventually?... read more
What can I do for a client who has a lot of cuticle growth but doesn’t like to have her cuticles trimmed?
What can I do for a client who has a lot of cuticle growth but doesn’t like to have her cuticles trimmed?... read more
I have a client who lost a nail after it got caught in a car door. The nail has grown back, but now has very deep ridges. Can I apply acrylic over it?
I have a client who lost a nail after it got caught in a car door. The nail has grown back, but now has very deep ridges. Can I apply acrylic over it?... read more
If a nail technician works on a client with warts on her hands or feet, will she get the virus?
If a nail technician works on a client with warts on her hands or feet, will she get the virus? Should she take any precautions?... read more