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Sometimes the best answers to technical questions are from your peers. In this bimonthly column, respected nail veterans from across the country tackle reader questions ranging from the cause of problem lifting to chronic nail pickers to proper paraffin equipment.
First question is: Is it okay to clean your brush in acetone instead of monomer, or soak it in acetone if build-up is present?
This month readers ask about nail shapes, getting a crisp smile line, and whether or not to etch nails.
The nail industry is beginning to understand the dangers of methyl methacrylate. But more nail technicians need to take action.
Next to lifting, bubbles in acrylic product may be a technician’s peskiest problem.
The Nail Doctor tackles your pressing questions on nail injuries and arthritis.
If just a few clients have lifting, look to their lifestyles for the solution. If the numbers are higher, however, the cause probably can be traced back to your technique.
Does being pregnant mean a woman has to stop getting her nails done? Not if you take care to make sure salon is clean and well-ventilated, and clients’ exposure to chemical is at a minimum.
Some clients with artificial nails experience lifting or sensitivity at certain times of the month. Is this just a coincidence, or is there a correlation?
