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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

Artificial Nails Ruining My Real Nails

Posted by Brooke in Nail Care & Manicures

Is it possible to have any type of artificial nails; be they gel, acrylic, overlay, whatever worked with that will not ruin the real nail underneath? Like if they use a drill or just a file? Also, what is the actual gel or acrylic? Is it the powder or the liquid they use?
Hi!
The problem is ... Read more

My Thick Nails Break in the Middle

Posted by Brooke in Nail Care & Manicures

I have thick nails that grow very quick, but also breaks right in the middle at the worst part! I end up cutting it real short almost to the skin and filing (hurts bad). I have used nailtiques in the past, doesn’t seem to do much. Here and there I use “hoof Lacquer” but I ... Read more

Charging Friends for Nail Services

Posted by Brooke in Nail Care & Manicures

Hi Brooke,
I am a new nail technician.  I would like to offer services to my friends at home but do not know how much to charge them.  Do you think that the following list is appropriate?
manicure              $10
pedicure              $18
full set of acrylics  $25
fills                 $12
soak off gels         $30
nail art              $2/nail with a max of $10
Firstly, congratulations on ... Read more

French Manicured Nails

Posted by admin in Nail Care & Manicures

Are fake gel French manicured nails passe?  How best to keep inside of nail clean? What’s in fashion now and what colour if not French?
Good question, and this is widely discussed in the nail community. Some believe that it is a classic that will be around forever, and some believe that french is passe. Here ... Read more

UV Curing Lamp Tubes

Posted by admin in Nail Care & Manicures

Hi,
How many hours approximately, does a UV tube for curing UV gel nails, is best to work with, giving the best results?
Thank you!
Hello!
Because there are so many variables on the life of a bulb, I thought it best to give you a link to a great article by Doug Schoon. He works for Creative Nail ... Read more

OPI and IBD Colored Gels

Posted by admin in Nail Care & Manicures

I just started using the colored gel….love it. But I’m looking for one from ibd that is close to the color from opi bagota black berry. Do you have any suggestions before I order more that is not close due the fact their color cart stinks!
Hi,
I don’t use IBD, so I have no idea which ... Read more