Nails Guide

Myths about Gel Nails:
1) Myth: Gel nails are soooooo easy to do, they apply just like nail polish! Anyone can do them! (Then why isn’t everybody already doing them?) The truth: “Gel nails are easy to learn, but hard to master”.

2) Myth: Gel nails are “lumpy” because you can’t file them or do finish work. The truth: Gel nails are non-porous and completely cured, there is no reason not to file them to perfection if needed!

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Is the salon licensed? If the license isn’t posted, ask to see it.

Is the facility neat and clean?

Are the nail technicians licensed? If the license isn’t posted, ask to see it.

Is each customer given a fresh bowl of soapy water to soak their nails in and is a new nail file used for each customer?

How are the nail implements sanitized ? Heat sterilization is the best. But chemical sterilization is also allowed.

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Nails by Tamika Detroit, MI

Nails by Nikki Detroit, MI

Allyson - Extravagant Nails Detroit, MI

Ms. Fatimah - Extravagant Nailz II Detroit, MI

Nails by Curby Mitchell Salon Toledo, OH

Alicia A. Fouts Goose Creek SC 

Suh Eun Mi - Nail Plaza Korea

Elke Potzel,Germany

  Tamara Bhagoe - T & C Hair and Nails
Enschede, The Netherlands

At present, many women have some nail problems. Nails of some women are missing, some women have brittle, weak nails, the growth of somebody nails is very slow, nails of some woman are not good looking , some have short nails and some have some other nail problems. Fake nails are the best option for them. Fake nails are available in many different colors and in many shades. Women easily get these fake nails in any cosmetic shop or in the nail salons or spas and choose the pattern that they want to style on their nails. Some designer fake nails are also available in the market which works very well and offer a complete outfit on some special occasions. Fake nails are available in numerous styles as sculptured nails, acrylic nails, fiberglass, artificial gel, silk, linen and fiber wraps, gel nails and so on. Among these fake nails, fiberglass nails are the best as they are quite strong and offer a natural appearance.

Gel fake nails are available in two types as “light cured” gel nails and “no light” gel nails. “Light cured” gel nails require ultra violet rays to be placed on the natural nails while the “no light” gel nails are simply put by the use of a glue or an adhesive. Some fake nails have plastic nail tip so that the fake nails can be applied at the outer edge of the natural nails with the help of some glue or adhesive. Acrylic nails are supposed to be strongest and lengthy nails. These nails are quite thick in appearance and offer an artificial look. As the adhesive dries, these nails are appears as a part of the natural nail. Due to regular use of fake nails, there are more chances of fungal infection and also the natural nails become uglier and weaker. Mostly people use the fake nails on their toenails. Fake nails are available in every size. If a remover is used on the fake nails then it can eat the fake nails. Toe nails has slow growth rate than the fingernails. So, very few women have long toenails and that’s why almost women wear the fake nails on the toenails. One of the reasons to use fake nails on toes is that the natural long toenails create a problem in wearing shoes and also it is quite uncomfortable to have natural long toenails. Fake nails are quite long and allow a nail artist to design various long patterns on the nails. Fake nails are easily cracked and require immediate recovery otherwise they cause harm to the natural nails. There is also some procedure to remove the fake nails that is take some acetone and dip the tips of the nail in the solution for few minutes and after some time the nail falls off.

Nail art is very popular practice presently. Every woman wants a long, healthy, shiny and designer nails. At every occasion, the women designed their nails in a different manner by make use of different designs. Long nails enhance the beauty of the hands and the best nail work highlight the overall look of the hands. There are a number of nail salons and nail spas where many nail artists doing the job of decorating the nails of the woman. Many readymade designs are also available in the market that works for different occasions. Some painting pens are also available to style the desired design. Nail paints of different colors are used to create a different look of the nails. Designing a long nail is not a different task. But to style a design that is liked by all the people is quite difficult. A nail artist has to satisfy the customer’s desires by making an attractive design. Nail tattoos, nail stickers are available in the market and used by many of the nail artists. Nail magazines are also published by many companies which include all the latest designs. Nail art includes the shaping of the nails, designing of the nails etc. There are some eligibility criteria for the nail artists. The persons who are interested to become nail artist

should have a proper knowledge about the nail problems, have a practical training certificate in related field and also have some experience in the nail designing process.  Some nail artists follow a style in which the inner parts of the nails are also painted with the light color shades that make a perfect contrast with the colors and shades of the nail paint that is applied on the upper nails. Nail Artists may use several nail products. Some of them are made up of strong chemicals and shows allergic reactions, infection, mechanical problems, irritation and some other nail problems. Nail artists also know very well that how to do the manicure and pedicure processes. They suggest the customers that these designs work well for this particular occasion. They also know how to place the artificial nails and which nails are best for create a particular look. Nail art allows the use of gemstones, jewelry, nail piercing techniques, coloring techniques, stick on stones, metallic shades, varnish shades and many other decorative items. Rhinestones, colored gemstones and mini pearls. Cost depends on many factors that which salon you choose, what services you needed and on many other factors. The nail designs reflect your ideas and thinking. So, be careful in selecting a design for you. Choose the colors, shades, nail paint and patterns that matches with your dressing style and jewelry.

Nail biting is defined as a habitual practice in which people bite their fingernails or toenails. This practice is followed by the people when they are under stress, boredom, feel nervous, hunger or suffer from some mental disorder. Nail biting is also considered as a sign of oral fixation. In medical terms, nail biting is known as chronic onychophagia. This practice or habit is found in the people of all walks. Mostly, this habit is found in the young guys. Nail biting has various negatives effects on the health of the person. This practice can easily transport the bacteria from the surface that is under the nail to the body parts through the mouth. Some persons have broken skin. Broken skin is very prone to the vital and microbial infections. Nail biting process also shorten the nails. Shorts nails have a slow growth rate and there are also more chances of pain in the bitten fingertips. Some people who are not much habitual of nail biting process can apply a paste on their nails that is made up of the boiling leaves of the fresh aloe which is quite bitter in taste.

Some therapies are introduced by the doctors for the treatment of the nail biting. Few of them are behavioral therapy, medication, aversion therapy and many more. In the behavioral therapy, the first step is to the HBT, Habit Reversal Training. This process is divided into four sections and in this efforts are made to unlearn the habit or to replace the habit with any other good habit as habit of chewing gum. In the stimulus control therapy, efforts are made to eliminate the motivating or compelling factors which are responsible for the habit of nail biting. Other process is medication, in which the pills or some other medicines are given to the patients to eliminate the problem. Some of the medications are clomipramine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, venlafaxine and many more. Some doctors go for some methods of the aversion therapy which include some methods in which the nails are coated by some vinegary taste substance. Some doctors ask the patient to wear a rubber band or something else that covers his nails. Stop Nail Biting. On some people all of these methods are doesn’t effective. It is very difficult for them to leave this habit. Some tactics are applied on them that include the activities to promise a mental note, or make a promise that they don’t bite the nails or promise to protect a nail in a particular duration etc.

Nails are quite important in completing the outfit of look. Nails are a statement of status and fashion. Nail design includes seasonal designs, Liberty nail design, painted and polished nail designs, color blends nail designs, French manicures and many more. For nail designing one should require nail polishes, nail colors and a complete knowledge of nail arts and decoration methods. Choose such a nail color that matches with your dress and jewelry. Your nail design reflects your ideas and thoughts. Try to add a touch of professionalism in the nail paintings. Nails are equally important as other body parts in creating an attractive appearance. The attention of all the hands is totally depends on the nail design. There are many nail salons are available where expert nail artists design the nails in a perfect manner. There are various nail designs available. Each design works for different occasion. Some nail tattoos are also available which also helps in designing a perfect design.

People can also add their desired styles or designs to the nails. Many readymade nails have been available that provides an attractive look to the nails. Nail designing is not a simple process. First of all, one has to select a color that suits on the nails. Some people also try mixture of different colors to their nails. You can choose any color combination of your choice but be careful that give a proper time to dry the first and next coats. Never apply glue to the nails because that is not good for the nails and try to eat the nails. Try some nail polish on the nails. There are many painting color pens are available in the market. Try to make your favorite design on your long nails with the help of the different painting color pens. To enhance the overall look of the hands, some people go for nail piercing. The nail piercing is popular in the college going girls. You can also go for readymade nail designs or for hand made nail paintings. Never make the nail piercing near the nail tips. Some women who have long nails also color the inner nails by choosing a contrasting color that matches with the color that they applied on the outer nails. This type of color combination offers an amazing look to the hands. Sparkles, nail stickers, nail tattoos, glitters and some more decorative items are used by the people to complete the nail design.

Artificial nails are in great demand presently. All women want long and healthy nails. But the nail growth rate of some women is quite low. So, to enhance the beauty of their hands they go for artificial nails. Gel nails are a type of artificial nails. These  gel nails offers more natural look as compare to other artificial nails. The gel nails which are mostly popular among the peoples are ‘light cured’ gel which is composed by combining the monomers and polymers. Gel nails are placed at the edges or at the tip of the natural nails with the help of ultra violet light. There is also ‘no light’ gel nails are available which can be put on the original nails without applying any light. After placing the ‘no light’ gel nails on the natural fingernails, the nails should dip in the water for few minutes. In comparison with acrylic nails, gel nails are strong and able to give more natural look but the gel nails are less durable than the acrylic nails. The process of applying gel nails is quite different from the process of placing other types of artificial nails.

The first step to apply the get nail is that the woman who wants to apply the gel nails on her natural nails, use a buffer to rub the nails so that the shine of the natural nails is removed. Then, as the shape of the gel nails, shape the edges of the natural nails with the help of a buffer. Now, apply a little adhesive on the gel nail, hold the gel nail in such a way that the tip of the gel nail is seen at the 45 degree and then place the gel nail at the outer tip of the natural nail. Allow the adhesive to be dried completely. After that, on the natural nail apply a single stroke of any quality bonding agent. Take some liquid in a glass and add some acrylic powder into the glass. With the help of a brush shake it well and then with the help of the brush apply a little drop of the liquid on the nails. By this process, the nails are completely filled in a proper manner. At last, to give a finished look to the nails, buff and file the nails as needed and then apply the nail polish of your favorite color on the nails.

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