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These questions and others are answered in a series of books written by Doug Schoon, cosmetic chemist.
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This week was a busy week. We got seven new girls in our class and the other girls went to the senior floor. I have two more units before I go to the senior floor and start taking clients
Does our environment change how we do nails? Do techs living in climates where it dips into double digits below zero work differently than techs who live where it’s nearly 100 degrees with 80% humidity?
The clear and dear friend that makes polish removal a snap, and acrylic and gel removal possible, is a bedrock for the nail industry.
Callus softeners are potent liquid formulas applied to heavy callus areas to soften them for more effective pedicure filing. So what exactly is in these softeners? Here’s a profile of three of the most common active ingredients in callus softeners today.
Chemist Doug Schoon discusses why nail techs should study the natural nail.
Chemist Doug Schoon discusses understanding the proper meaning of nail industry terms.
Chemist Doug Schoon on the importance of knowing the anatomy of the nail.
What are acrylic nails made out of? NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
The International Nail Technicians (INTA) has appointed of Doug Schoon to serve as its chief scientific advisor.
More than just color, nail polish is the finishing touch, the final step in a nail service. What’s in this product staple and how has it changed over the years?
The NMC’s safety and standards commission and the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology respond to this and other sanitation questions.