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Nail Knowledge – How it Came About

2 years in the planning and making. A chance conversation between Marian Newman and Kevin Nicholls. Kevin said:”what about animated learning?” Marian replied: “Ooo, that could work!”

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We bring you the latest tips, trends, and expert advice on all things nails! Whether you’re a professional, student or enthusiast or simply looking to improve your nail health, we’ve got you covered.

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Do nails need to breathe?

Nails Need to Breathe!

Do your nails need to breathe? Let us put this question to bed once and for all!! Also, explain why it is almost true!!! But it isn’t true! One can see where it has come from though! Nails breathing or

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UV gel over-cured

Can UV Gel Nails Be Over-Cured?

Yes, they can, but over-curing is avoidable. It happens in two ways: 1) too much UV energy is used or 2) the nail coating is exposed to significant levels of UV energy after leaving the salon.  In other words, UV gel nail coatings

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Nail Scrub Brushes

Nail Scrub Brushes

Let us think about hand hygiene and nail scrub brushes. Part of the Gov guidance for re-opening after lockdown, and also the Habia Code of Practice, recommends nail scrub brushes to be available at the hand wash basin with a

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Airbrushing UV gel

Airbrushing UV Gel… Are You Sure??

I’m told that in some areas there is a new ‘thing’: Airbrushing UV gel! Not only that, but some mix acetone into bottles of UV gel polish to create the right consistency to go through an airbrush! So, where to

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cut a client

Standard Precautions for when you Cut a Client

Nail professionals are usually careful to maintain the integrity and health of their client’s nails and skin. But accidents happen and you may cut a client. What should you do in that case? Any cuts, abrasions, or breaks in the

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Removing the shine

Removing the Shine

As all nail professionals are taught, it is important removing the gloss or shine, as some call it, from the surface of the natural nail plate. The gloss is from surface oil and the nail plate with no surface oil

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