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I use CND Brisas for extensions and various brands for color like Shellac, OPI. I usually follow through the brand line from start to finish. I have to disagree with top coats not agreeing with different brands. Most gel top coats are chemically similar, thus will behave chemically similar i.e...

I'd argue that CND is the TRUE hypoallergenic builder gel brand. Their gel formulation was specifically patented by Pamela H. Lilley. Douglas Schoon also serves as CND's chief scientist ...actual scientists. So I think they know what they're doing. More info on their patent here...

I'm on the hunt for the shiniest top coat. So far I like CND Brisas top coat but it doesn't last as long and although it has a blue tint to keep colors bright it can also slightly alter the color shade that's very obvious to my own eyes. I also really like Orly's non-wipe top coat. It's very...

Some Japanese and Korean gel brands have a mixing clear gel in a jar for this purpose since they are huge on nail art. They are expensive and small volume but I think for the safety and quality, the price is justified.

What to do when even the moderator has a bitchy attitude 🤣? Light-hearted jokes aside the huge problem with nail tech education is there is really no strict standards so you get a lot of bits of valuable info from one person or company to the next to try to piece together what the grand scheme...

Hm.

I agree with you (quite the contrary on the last discussion lol). That's what bothers me. Is that there is one stand out scientist that speaks about nail health and written books on and some research to back up their claims. We must use that to compare to other research to confirm safety. We...

I appreciate your insightful and helpful response. Thank you!! P.S. Of course it didn't happen overnight but the accelerated change after I started using UV\LED not having to do with normal aging, my skin regimen, and even significant reduced sun exposure in general. I meant to exaggerate to...

NTs don't work on themselves? I don't appreciate your accusations that I've made unwarranted conclusions. I'm interested in gathering anecdotal experiences. Thank you for yours.

I respect your experience as well. I should've mentioned I've seen a dermatologists and I don't have cancer. To follow your logic, I would have to move to the UK or somewhere cooler to see if regular California sun is the cause of damage. That's not happening. Yes. It's possible we're outliers...

I'm sorry what?

Don't lie. They say UV\LED lamps for curing nails are not any more harmful than a daily 15 minute sun exposure ... For gel users, how many of you have noticed accelerated aging in the hands? New visible wrinkles over night? Sagging of the skin in the hands? I apply high spf sunscreen hours...

Not just collaboration but regulations in the nail industry that put consumers' health as priority and not profit and business politics first (I'm really dreaming here). Each well known brand wants to monopolize the market in one way or another. I'm for this as it would be great that NTs have a...

You meant to discuss your disappointment with CND's engagement when it comes to nail tech support. Have you tried to communicate this in writing? My impression is that you are not satisfied with their lack of engagement via instagram and want us to agree with you. I have stopped using a...

If we're going with that then this whole discussion was pointless.

There's too much that I agree and disagree with you to put it down in a cohesive manner here. Talking to you in person would be rather interesting. I didn't imply that there are no professionals on IG. I meant to point out our industry is small so they are not going to haul ass in IG exposure...

CND offers Creative Play, their Gel Polish. Also if you can please share some of the other high quality gel manufacturers brands that do engage with their social media and users. I do love to try new products every now an then.

Why are you guys making this an ageist argument? That is so foul. CND already has the market and built their strong reputation. They are on social media. They have Instagram live tutorials. They don't aggressively market to maintain their target demographics: Professionals. Instagram is...

Disagree. Reputable, high quality gel brand companies don't need to aggressively market or reach out whether it be through social media or their own platforms.

Acetone allergy is not common. Mostly it's just extremely drying which can break down the skin barrier allowing skin irritants to more easily enter through your system. Not in your YN group. 😅