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Can you mix acrylic polymers and monomers from different brands?
By Bob Giblett
May 18, 2020
Seen some acrylic colours that you really like from a different brand? Before you buy, this information may save your career.
What's the fuss about HEMA?
By Bob Giblett
August 02, 2019
The reason that you didn't hear about HEMA 7 years ago, was that back then there were much fewer allergies. Then, you could pretty much assume that anyone who developed an allergy had not been working cleanly i.e. it was self inflicted.
What information must a nail product label legally contain?
By Bob Giblett in Education
June 09, 2019
It is increasingly difficult for Nail Technicians to know if a specific nail product is legal. In recent years, many new brands are sourcing products from China that may contain illegal cosmetic ingredients and also legal ingredients in excessive amounts - both significantly increasing the risk of allergies. Often these brands seem to be unable to even follow the most basic requirements - to produce product labels that contain all the information that is legally required.
Why you should not use 100-grit nail files on the natural nail plate
By Bob Giblett in Education
February 23, 2019
Why you should not use 100-grit nail files on the natural nail plate.
The ingredients HEMA and Di-HEMA are NOT the same!
By Bob Giblett in Nail Product Allergies
February 10, 2019
It is a common mistake for Nail Techs to confuse the ingredients HEMA and Di-HEMA, thinking they are the same. Unfortunately, some Educators are also confused and misinformed.
Are Nitrile Gloves Really Safe?
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon, Nail Product Allergies
December 14, 2018
Many Nail Technicians believe that nitrile gloves offer protection against nail product chemicals that can cause allergies. The truth is not so simple.
Dermatologists issue warning about UK artificial nail allergy epidemic
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon, Nail Product Allergies
December 13, 2018
The British Association of Dermatologists has today issued a warning that (meth)acrylate chemicals, the key ingredients in acrylic nails, gel nails and gel polish nails, are causing a contact allergy epidemic in the UK and Ireland.
UV lamps explained - (why any old lamp just won’t do!)
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon, Nail Product Allergies
November 24, 2018
Chemists recommend that you use the UV lamp supplied by the gel manufacturer. If you don't, in addition to less reliable nails, there is a risk of heat spikes and there is also a greater risk that you can develop an allergy.
The Hidden Dangers of the “Russian Manicure”
By Vitaly Solomonoff, CleanestiQ Labs LLC in Safety in the Salon
July 02, 2018
The ‘Russian’ manicure – a variation on high-speed microderm- abrasion with e-files, is seen as an effective contemporary method of removing unwanted living skin as part of the prepa- ration process of a nail service. It is seen to negate the need for clipping, removers or wooden sticks. However, there are many concerns surrounding this method.
Pregnancy and the Nail Salon
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon
November 08, 2017
Nail salon clients who are pregnant can continue to enjoy nail enhancements because the amount of exposure to nail product chemicals during a service is miniscule. Nail technicians who are pregnant may want to take additional precautions.
