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Hi there, I'm re-opening my salon after a gap from illness and are wanting to offer a more treatment based gel polish manicure. I used to do a dry manicure prior to gel application before but are looking to soak fingers, scrub and use heated mitts. I'm worried the nail bed may swell and affect...

I have found this if a client is using retinol based products or steroid creams. If they have had a hot bath or sun exposure before attending their appointment. X

This site really has a bitchy undertone! I was mearly saying I have found myself allergic too. I was trying to help! I'm leaving this forum like I've seen many others recently.

Yeah I discovered latex went in holes with the acetone, because I soak gel off and reapply using the same gloves I prefer to keep the same ones on for the entire treatment due to the amount of environmental waste. X

I am allergic to gel polish too. I use a barrier cream under my gloves because I read that latex can be porous to some chemicals. When removing the gloves I take extra care not to touch my the hands with the contaminated gloves then I wash them thoroughly. I can not wear gel myself even if I'm...

I spent a few hours dropping price lists into local houses and it did help. Xx

I spent £650 on a little start up kit of CND and boy did I waste my money! It's very drying on the nails, pealed off in a one and chipped very easily. It worked brilliantly on perfect strong nails and I did see 4 weeks wear but hardly anyone has perfect nails and a few applications of cnd they...

I'm allergic to all gels I've tried. I have to wear gloves to paint with and remove. I have worn it on occasions and as long as there is none near the skin it is ok, x

I personally are not re-opening I feel we are an afterthought because of the uproar and petitions that some therapists and salons have created. I cannot see how it is possible to perform any treatment safely under the circumstances. I chose to close earlier than recommended because I have a...

I have bought a selection of rnk gels and so far so good. I have been using cnd shellac and brisa lite with varied results! So I thought I couldn't lose with the price of rnk. The colours, consistency and cover is really good, it's also easy to work with. No shrinkage or coming away from the...