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More Keratin Express FQA

Posted by Keith in Nail Care & Manicures

Who is Keratin Express for?
Anyone who wants shinier, smoother, healthier hair,  Keratin Express works best on porous or chemically processed hair.  Applications on virgin hair will show the best results after the 2nd or 3rd treatment.
What about pregnant or breast-feeding clients?
It is generally NOT recommended to perform services of this type on these clients as ... Read more

Keratin Express FQA

Posted by Keith in Hair Care

What is Keratin Express Brazilian Smoothing Treatment?
Keratin Express is a revolutionary conditioning treatment that takes less time, less money and less hassles than traditional keratin treatments to achieve smooth, shiny, healthy hair.
What’s the difference between Keratin Express and most traditional keratin treatments?
Keratin Express is to “traditional” treatments like semi-permanent color is to permanent color. Keratin ... Read more

Keeping Acrylics On

Posted by Brooke in Acrylic Nails

I went to beauty school 2 years ago to become a manicurist. I finished the school yet never took my license because I just didn’t like it, or the school, which prepared your for the test not how to do nails and make them look good. So I do nails for my friends by myself. ... Read more

UV Gel Nails Potential Risks

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, UV Light

About 5 months ago I got the UV Gel Nails.  I’ve been going every 2 weeks for fill-ins, etc.  My concern is does this treatment damage my nails or skin in any way between the drilling, gel, and UV Light on my nails and skin of my fingers and hands?  Are there potential risks for ... Read more

Gel Nails and Allergies

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails

Hello there.  I’ve been having my nails done for the last 2-3 years.. basically bi-weekly.  They are my nails with gel put on.. either colored or french manicure.  I started about 3 months ago with one finger itching around the cuticle and then a few  and then what seemed to be a thickening of the ... Read more

Gel Nail Damage and Health

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, Nail Care & Manicures

I have recently booked myself into my local salon to get gel nails applied.  On speaking to my aunt who has had these done for years she says that they are a nightmare to tolerate.  She says they are completely beautiful etc however you have to wear gloves with everything.  The only thing you can ... Read more

My Gel Nails Are Lifting

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails

I am concerned that no matter what, when I get gel nails on they lift about a week and a half later. But this last time they lifted like 2 days later, I’m curious though about my thyroid, could a change in my thyroid cause them to lift worse at times?
Yes, it can definately affect ... Read more

Problems with Lifting

Posted by Brooke in Lifting

I have been a nail tech for 14 years. Took a couple of years off. I am now getting back into the biz. I have ALWAYS had trouble with lifting. I am doing better, but was wondering if the lifting comes from proper prep, product ratio or even brand of product. I use all good ... Read more

My Nails Burn Under UV Light

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, UV Light

Why does it hurt (burn) sometimes when I put my nails under the UV light when I get my nails done when they fill in the gel?  Is that harmful?  It’s the first time I’ve ever had gels put on and it worries me.
Hi!
Gel products contain something called photo-initiators that are activated when exposed to ... Read more

UV Light Wattage for Gel Nails

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, UV Light

Hi, I have acrylic nails and have been having uv gel nail top coat put on as i find itleaves a really nice strong high sheen finish.
Im considering buying a uv gel light (as well as the gel top coat) to use at home as it costs me an extra $8 to have this done at ... Read more