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Career Handbook 2014

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www.nailsmag.com/fifi/17262 64 | 2014 NAILS CAREER HANDBOOK Excessive filing of the nails leaves the natural nail bed thin and weak, and not a good platform for enhancements. If the nails have been filed down too thin, the enhancements will not bond well to the natural nail and lifting can occur. When the nail is thin and weak, it is much more flexible and allows the enhancement product to bend more. When flexed excessively, enhancements can get small hairline fractures that lead to breakage and tiny cracks that can get bigger over time. Very thin nails can also allow enhancement products to possibly seep through the nail plate and onto the nail bed causing allergic reactions. Another concern with over-filing is that onycholysis can occur — where the nail plate separates from the nail bed. Once this occurs, the space in the nail plate and nail bed becomes extremely susceptible to infection. Just as with food, old nail products can go bad. And when products go bad, nail enhancements break down. With proper storage you can significantly extend the shelf life of your nail products, and by keeping in mind expiration dates, you can make sure this never becomes a problem. Make sure to keep all lids closed tightly and products stored away in a cool dry place when not in use. Gels should be stored away from sunlight if possible, because any light that seeps in will begin to harden the gel. Acrylic powder lids need to be tightly closed so moisture in the air does not interact with the powder. If acrylic powder is compromised it tends to discolor and change in texture. Nail polish that has been sitting around a while will begin to thicken and clump, but a good shake is usually enough to remix the lacquer and give a good color application. But if the polish becomes stringy and unworkable, then it's usually time to dispose of it. Formula 3 -in- 1 •Works Fast •Gentle on Skin •Kills 99.99 of Germs Visit us at: drgsbeauty.com Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Available at: m s From the maker's of Callus & Cuticle Remover Andy Hillas ahillas@pwcosmetics.com

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