Q&A
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How to extend the life of my manicure?
For some, the mani-pedi process constitutes a pleasant, even soothing ritual. For others, it’s a necessary and tiresome evil which leads to questionable results. Here are some tips to ensure that the time your devoting to your nails is worth it! The secret is in the preparation! Chipping nail polish [...]
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Should I Let my Nails “Breathe” Between Manicures?
Have you ever been advised to let your nails “breathe” between polish applications? Many believe that applying polish back-to-back can alter nail integrity. Let’s see if this belief holds up to the facts. Brief anatomy lesson Let’s make one thing clear: nails do not breathe ! Blood, not air, is [...]
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How to restore a polish that has thickened?
Has your favourite polish turned into a gooey, sticky substance and is hard to apply? Here are some tips that might solve your problems. Solution #1: Shake gently Sometimes, a little elbow grease is enough to revive the polish. Turn the bottle over and back again to distribute the product. [...]
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Brittle Nails: Causes and Solutions
You put too much time into your manicure to ruin it! What causes fingernails to become brittle and how can this be prevented? Brittle nails can be the symptom of health-related, internal factors (age, iron deficiency, hypothyroidism, etc.) and should be discussed with a health professional. In this article, we [...]
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Should You Cut Your Cuticles?
What are cuticles exactly? First of all, let’s establish what cuticles are. Cuticles are skin at the base of the nail. They have a purpose, which is to protect the nails from infection. The small and sometimes painful skin tissue that forms around the nail is called a hangnail. Hangnails [...]
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How can I get a perfect at-home gel manicure ?
STEP 1: PREPARATION For salon-quality results and to make your manicure last, it is essential to thoroughly prepare your nails and cuticles. This step requires: Pushing back the cuticles using a cuticle pusher Cutting away dead skin (the “eponychium”) using nippers designed for this purpose Shaping the nails to give [...]
