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    Science Topic: Allergies

    I have noticed a lot of threads commenting on allergies and irritation, I figured this would be a great time to raise awareness and expand some knowledge... Firstly, what is an allergy? An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder in the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's...
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    Science Topic: Sanitation in the salon

    This is a topic that is VERY important in the salon to keep you and your clients safe and is often misunderstood: The different types and levels of sanitation and when you should use them... Sterilise - Destruction of ALL living organisms Sterilisation is crucial in any industry/ treatment...
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    Science Topic: Warts

    Are you aware of warts and the dangers they hide? Warts and Verruca are the result of certain strains of the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus) and are an opportunistic virus - Meaning they are extremely good at finding a new host The virus can survive for days or months on surfaces (nail...
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    Science topic: Chemical danger

    I thought I'd start the ball rolling with thread to see how we assume information: I'd like you to read this without running off to google the answer and see how you respond initially... With all the recent threads and questions about "harmful chemicals and allergys" in our industry I was...
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    UV Product Summary

    There is so many debates and techs talking about UV products and lamps that I thought it was time do a summary: Polymerisation (Curing) Polymerisation is the process of monomers having the energy to chemically alter, grab onto each other and form long, strongly bonded polymer chains. To...
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    Celebrity Birthday

    Tom Bachik (Beachneck) and Melissa Pechey (MissNailPro). Let me be the first to wish you a very happy birthday from all the geeks who know, respect and admire you for all you have done in nail communitys over the years Big ups guys ;)
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    Chemical danger?

    With all the recent threads and questions about "harmful chemicals and allergys" in our industry I was wondering wether people are generally aware of chemistry and the world around us? ... Let me tell you a little story... "There is a chemical that is being used by nuclear reactor operating...
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    Nail File Phobia

    I have a client that has a phobia of nail files... Now i don't mean she doesn't like them, I mean a full blown phobia... If she sees one, or touchs one it makes her feel physically sick, dizzy and want to run... She says it started as a child when her mum would file her nails (all 20) in the...
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    London Tech needed in Walton on Thames area

    Client needing tech in london area - Walton - on - thames, near surrey / richmond : Area code KT 122LY (what ever that means lol) Must be Creative Master/ Educator or at least a custom blender.... I have had an english client here in NZ who is returning home to london, she is sporting a...
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    One Of The Best Stories I've Ever Heard!!!!!!

    ONE OF THE BEST STORIES I'VE EVER HEARD!!!!!! As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in...
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    CND silver dappen dish's

    Can't hold back, have to tell someone, I have just started using the new CND dappen dishs and THEY ROCK!! can't beleive it's taken them so long to put it out. Mix ratio so easy to pick up, so easy to get rid of bubbles etc etc... LOVE IT... Keep your eyes peeled for these bad boys, your...
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    CreativeSpa Legal Question

    Hi all you Creative Geeks. Quick question, I know Creative are extremely protective of trademarks. Especially over this side of the world! But I've noticed on a couple of Non Creative websites in the UK advertising that they offer Spa Manicure.... To me this looks an awful lot like...
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    The term "Acrylic"

    Hi All I thought I'd post this as it's something that really hits home personally for me. I'm not trying to teach anyone to suck eggs, any of us who have been around a while already know this stuff... I just finished compiling this piece and thought it would be useful info for the newbies on...
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    Famous Male with Nails....

    Last night I read in a local gossip rag that Paul McCartney had been talked into having enhancements by his wife.... hmmm interesting... Does anyone else know if this is true.. And does anyone know who/ which company did this... This made me laugh!
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    NZ & AUS Pricing

    Hi Folks... More of a survey really... Curious to know how much folks in Aus & NZ, are charging... Full sets - L&P and Gel? Rebalances - frequency? Also what qualification you hold? Your help is really appreciated...!!
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