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

ANSWER: White spots on the nail is perhaps the most common nail disorder and are called leukonychia, which literally means "whiteness of the nails." There are many types of nail whiteness, some of which indicate serious illness; fortunately, by far the most common cause of white spots on the nail is minor injury to the nail matrix. Caused by trauma or minor injury to the nail matrix, these spots will grow out from the matrix with the nail plate and eventually disappear. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Go Natural dries to a tack-free state nearly as fast as regular polish. We recommend you use multiple thin coats since they will dry faster than one thick coat. Apply the second coat after 45-60 seconds and the third coat in 60-90 seconds. If your hands are cold, the temperature is cool, or there is high humidity in the area, it may take longer for the coats to dry. A good way to know that the polish is ready is by a cool sensation on your nails from the evaporation of the water in the polish. See similar questions...

a child, you may have been told these were called "lie spots." The more lies you told the more white spots you would have on your nails. This, and all other tall tales, are not true. White spots are calcium deposits in the nail, usually caused by hitting the nail or smashing the nail in a door. See similar questions...

Treatment depends upon the cause of the deformed nails. The most common causes are trauma and a fungal infection. When a toe is stubbed or something falls on a toe, the nail is usually damaged. Since the nail grows from its base, anything traumatizing that area may cause the nail to grow in discolored, thick, or in the wrong direction. This type of deformity is often permanent, however, treatment by a podiatrist can make the nail look much better. See similar questions...

Yes and no. Yes, you need to let the polish dry, but no, it doesn't have to be rock-hard, overnight dry. We have a polishing solution for you, though. In school, we learned to polish all 10 nails at the end of a service and let the client sit-- which wastes time if you have to wait for all of them to dry. Instead, think 5 and 5! Finish one hand (or foot) before the other and prep it for polish. See similar questions...

How long it takes depends on the type of polish and polish dryer. Generally, it takes one to two hours before nail polish is completely dry. Formaldehyde-free polishes take more time to dry. Many nail polish dryers allow you to use your hands 5 to 15 minutes after polish is applied. However, that doesn't mean heavy gardening! See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

It depends upon the cause. The most common causes of deformed nails are trauma and a fungal infection. When a toe is stubbed or something falls on a toe, the nail is usually damaged. The nail grows from its base, so if anything traumatizes that area, the nail may grow in thick, discolored, or in the wrong direction. This type of deformity is often permanent, but treatment by a podiatrist can make the nail look much better. Deformity secondary to a fungal infection may be easier to cure. See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Your nail technician is using a product called a "glue accelerator" or "activator." This product instantly dries nail glue during wrap or powder and glue applications. See similar questions...

Chronic, longstanding redness of the eyes is most commonly caused by either chronic meibomitis (inflammation of the oils glands in the eye lid) or dry eye. If symptoms are worse upon awakening, and especially if the eyes are their most red upon first eye opening in the morning, the most likely cause of the redness is posterior blepharitis or meibomitis. See similar questions...

Any coated deck screws will do. There is no need to go to expensive stainless steel fasteners as is suggested with the new formulae of pressure treated wood. If using nails, be sure to use galvanized to prevent rusting. See similar questions...