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    Never short of questions but here I go, hard gel vs acrylics

    I am remaining optimistic and here in the US, the vaccines were FDA approved yesterday. Phase 1 a rightfully includes all the health care workers but Phase 1b is looking to be teachers like my hub and people with underlying conditions. Heck it may change and that’s ok... but whenever I am able...
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    Nails help please

    Ok so I don’t go to salons anymore due to having underling conditions, my MIL was supposed to either like stay away from them too or tell me if she goes in case so she can keep away for 2 weeks. COVID is awful around my parts nowadays. This is why I gave them up myself. she had no experience...
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    Split ender pro?

    Soo I am in fact a professional hair stylist but due to the crazy numbers out in the US, my hub is totally against me getting a needed dust. I can cut his hair but my hair no... just can’t. I can color it lol but no cut. My business closed down too so no coworkers to give me a helping hand...
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    Red nails (did not pick)

    I took off my polish this morning and noticed my nails are red and throbbing a bit. I haven’t picked one bit. There’s also a few white lines. I’m upset. Why would this happen? I’ve been taking such good care of them
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    Calligraphy cutting

    Ok two threads- two questions haha I am currently out of work due to COVID and the toll it took on my business. In any case I’m really looking into getting back into the business sooner than later... I’m hearing the calligraphy cut is something useful to learn. What are your thoughts on it? I...
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    What advice do you give your clients

    Due to COVID, my business closed so I’m not currently working. I just had a past client text me for some advice and she was always a good customer and good person, so I do not see the harm in responding to her but wanted to hear some feedback. She has underlying conditions and she is very...
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    Color street?

    Hi, I’m trying to beat the picking habit and I’m hearing about this thing called Color Street. You put it on like a sticker and take off with nail polish remover. Is this in any way damaging? If so, I’ll pass.
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    Caring for cuticles at home

    Ok, so in my attempt to give myself a manicure at home, I hurt my cuticles LOL I know I ask a lot of questions but I am figuring out the best way to do my cuticles at home. Do I have to push them back or nip them? Because every time I do there's a little issue. Thanks. here’s a pic for...
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    Glass file vs 180 grit?

    Thank you all for your advice about my nails previously. I had them removed professionally and they are looking pretty nice. I oil so much, am leaving polish off (except nail strengthener,) and moisturizer. As I think I should keep my nails short until they get stronger... Now I have to file...
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    Nail training

    Hi, I am a licensed cosmetologist and hair dresser and have taken interest in nail training... in the USA (ny/nj) what is the protocol of this? :) Thanks.
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    L’Oréal Powermix?

    Hairstylists—what are your thoughts? These conditioning treatments in general sometimes lol Do you feel this is worth it or just glorified conditioner? I feel I used it and see mainly no difference after next wash.
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    How long does regular nail polish last on artificial nails?

    Hi, I finally found a really good recommended technician. She put a very very thin layer of lcn on my nails with top coat to allow them to grow. She said I won’t need to fill them in as they’ll just grow with my nail. I’m planning on getting some nail polish added down the line on top of this...
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    Nail tech electric file

    Hi. I went in to my salon yesterday. I had. Just gotten my hard nails removed about 3 weeks ago with a thin layer of hard gel leftover on some. The hard gel leftover began peeling a bit so I went in for it to be smoothed out. My nail tech was out, and the other lady was very rough. She used a...
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    3 way nail buffer

    Hi, I just recently got my hard gel nails removed and the lady left a few layers on tip of nails so they won’t hurt with cold and warm water. But as the week progresses, I notice those layers are peeling a bit. I don’t want to pick but can I use a 3 way nail buffer? im currently using cnd solar...
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    Pink and white hard gel

    Hi, Can this be removed entirely? It’s UV gel LCN hard gel pink and white.
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    4 day air pocket?

    Hey, I got my nails done with lcn Saturday and noticed some air bubbles when coming home. Last night, I noticed this socket. Is this a lift or air trapped underneath? Can I wait until the 18th to remove
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    How long after you get your nails done can you ask for a fix?

    Like what is the etiquette? If my nails lift after a certain amount of days do I leave it alone or inform the tech?
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    Nail growth

    Hi!! I am noticing my nails grow exceptionally fast. I’m using LCN. This is a pic of when they were first done (obv in the chair) and only 1 week growth. Any recommendations? At this rate I got to go every 2 weeks thank you nail pros.
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    Does olive oil help prevent lifting of LCN hard gel nails?

    I heard from several people applying olive oil throughout the day to cuticles, nails and hands helps prevent lifting. How true do you think this is?
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    A little bit of nail help needed

    Hi. I am a cosmetologist, but admittedly, do not have much experience with nails. During the quarantine, I smashed one of my natural nails while cleaning and it is split through the middle with a chip on the top curving inward. I used to get my nails done with acrylics and have a nail...
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