Trust me…everyone does NOT know how to polish "professionally". Picture-perfect polishing techniques take PRACTICE. Ensure there is absolutely NO polish on the cuticles, but it is as close to the cuticles as can be (otherwise, it looks like the client needs a fill.) and that the polish covers both side walls completely. The best way to polish is to anchor your hand (or at least your pinkie) against something while bracing your hand and arm on the table, for stability.

Simply, clean your nails with polish remover or soap and water. Healthy nails naturally produce a mixture of oils and proteins, which serve to protect, beautify and enhance their appearance. Normal nail polishes remove these substances from the nail, requiring the user to prepare their nails with other products. However, since Go Natural Nail Polish is a waterborne polish, it does not remove the oils so your nails remain strong and healthy.

The idea of leaving nails bare for a few days to let them rest is a common myth. Fingernails are made of dead cells, and they don't need to breathe.

Many nail polish removers dry nails and make them brittle - especially acetone. Always use non-acetone polish removers and apply moisturizing hand lotion regularly.

Any time you are picking or peeling anything from the surface of the nail, you may not see an immediate difference, but it will eventually cause a problem by making the natural nail thinner.

The solution will not discolor nail polish. However, the solution can cause unnatural coloration of cuticles and nails. Therefore, we recommend you apply California Tan Barrier Cream to nails and cuticles prior to a sunless spray application to avoid any discoloration.

Soak a Q-tip or an orangewood stick with a cotton tip in a mixture of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach and rub the cotton tip on the stain. You may want to follow up with some hand lotion to counteract the drying effect of the bleach. Here's a trick when dying hair: coat both sides of the exposed nail with a few coats of clear polish and let dry. Then use gloves as usual for the dying, rinsing and the first shampoo.

A buff and polish is a procedure that is often done between fills. Your nail technician/manicurist will buff the out growth of the nail product, near the cuticle area, making it blend with your natural nail. Nails are then re-polished. This is a service that is less expensive than a nail fill, and allows you to go longer between fills. Top of page

A polish change is a nice treat to yourself between appointments. Depending on your lifestyle, polish can become "dull" or begin to wear off at the tips of your enhancements. Your nail technician/manicurist will simply remove your old polish and apply fresh, new polish to your nail enhancements. This service is especially popular during the holiday season for those special parties or family gatherings. And of course you can always add nail art with your polish change! Top of page

Chemotherapy can cause your nails to become brittle and grow slower than usual or become very soft. It is common to see a white or dark ridge in the nail after several weeks of chemotherapy. Clip your nails short and protect them from added stress, but do not cut your cuticles. Don't use artificial nails; they could possibly cause a hard to treat fungal infection. Do not use alcohol-based polish or polish remover.

It is the nature of bronze to develop a natural patina (darkening) over time and with exposure to acid or alkaline environments. Many people choose to allow this natural aging process and may prefer this appearance to that of a newly polished piece.

Because Planetjill pieces are completely waterproof, you can dip it in any kind of silver dip or polish, just like you would with any other sterling piece.

The treatment of nails is very difficult. You should keep them short to prevent further damage from catching them, and ask your doctor about having the clippings analysed to make sure you do not have a fungal infection. A fungal infection can be an additional problem in damaged nails but can also mimic the typical changes of psoriasis. Topical vitamin D agents on the affected part can sometimes work if applied and covered with polythene, but this may only be practical at night.

The multiple reasons were stated in our detailed report. Think of it this way: if I were your FIRST client, I would not return for more services because I was disappointed in the services I received. Do you want your second client to think the same? No! And NEITHER DO WE! If you find our scoring severe and critical, it is because it is. Practice a LOT more, eliminating the errors outlined on your assessment.

The wonderful benefit of nail enhancements is that you can wear nail polish with no polish chipping or peeling that often occurs on natural nails. However, the more you change polish color, the more apt you are to have "softening" of the nail product. When removing polish, you are using an acetone based polish remover. The acetone in the polish remover is the product we use most often to remove the nail enhancements from your natural nail.

You may exchange foreign currencies in banks, numerous forex establishments called 'Kantor', even most hotels. One may also draw with a bank card on ATMs (cash dispensers, cashpoints) scattered amply throughout the city. Plus you may cash travelers checks.

Shortening of a nail enhancement is simple, as long as you use the proper tool to do so. Purchase a 240-grit file from your nail technician/manicurist or beauty supply store. Never use nail clippers, as they can shatter the nail product. *Note: too much filing may cause the nail product to pull away or lift away from your nail bed. Only file your nail enhancements when necessary between your appointments with your nail technician/manicurist. Top of page

Nail Enhancement application SHOULD NOT hurt. If your manicurist is using a nail drill or filing with a nail file, and files to deep into your nail bed, it is possible to experience pain and discomfort. It is important to select a manicurist who is experienced so that this does not happen to you. Top of page

This is a highly misunderstood subject. Acrylic nails DO NOT cause nail fungi. However, some clients who wear nail enhancements do get a more common disorder commonly known as nail mold. Mold occurs when the nails are not maintained on a regular basis (every 2-3 weeks), or when the artificial nails are applied improperly.

Fungus on the nails usually presents as a darkening yellow, sometimes blackish and opaque discoloration of the nail. It can also present as white splotches on the nail. As the fungus progresses, the nail can get thicker and brittle.