Tag Archives: chemical

GEL POLISH

May 3, 2023
By Sean McWard

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GEL POLISH [jel-pol-ish]

What it is: A chip-resistant brush-on pigmented oligomer in an opaque bottle or pot that cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use it: Developed to create long-lasting, durable nail color. Use on clients that want a chip-resistant polish for 2-3 weeks of wear. Dries immediately once cured.

How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat with each layer being cured.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or product remover to a cotton pad, gently press to the nail & wrap with a foil. Soak according to manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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CURING LAMP

COLOR FADING

UV/LED GEL POLISH

09 Jun

GEL PAINT

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

GEL PAINT [jel-peint]

What it is: A highly pigmented and thick viscosity gel in a pot, used for nail art. Cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use it: Used to create nail art designs either inside or on top of the nail surface.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.

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DISINFECTION

PUSHER

CUTICLE OIL

09 Jun

FORMALDEHYDE

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

FORMALDEHYDE [fawr-mal-duh-hahyd]

What it is: A colorless, flammable, strong-smelling, water-soluble gas, CH2O, usually derived from methyl alcohol by oxidation, which is used chiefly as a disinfectant and preservative, and in the manufacture of various resins and plastics. It can be found in many household products and materials such as fabrics, furniture and flooring.
How to use it: A reactive chemical ingredient, it is often used to cross-link nail keratin to improve hardness. It is used in the manufacture of nail products as a hardener in small quantities and at these low levels is deemed safe for use.

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DISTAL NAIL PLATE

CAMPHOR

THREE-WAY BUFFER

09 Jun

DISINFECTION

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

DISINFECTION [dis-in-fek-shuhn]

What it is: A process that kills most living pathogens on a surface.
How to use it: Use on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.

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WATTAGE

DECAL

CHEMICAL REACTION

09 Jun

DISINFECTANT

May 3, 2023
By Sean McWard

DISINFECTANT [dis-in-fek-tuhnt]

What it is: Any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy and/or inhibit the growth of most pathogens.
How to use it: Used on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.
How to store it: In a cool, dry place away from heat and light.

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MASK

DISEASE

CARPAL TUNNEL

08 Jun

ALUMINUM OXIDE

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

ALUMINUM OXIDE [uh-loo-muh-nuhm aak-side]

What it is: A white abrasive used on files that can be less aggressive on the nail surface than the same grit of other materials.

(NB: In its crystalline phase, as the mineral corundum, varieties form the gem stones ruby & sapphire. Corundum is the most common naturally occurring crystalline form of aluminum oxide.)

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AUTOCLAVE

GEL SYSTEM

GLUE

08 Jun

ADHESIVE

April 2, 2023
By Sean McWard

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