OVERLAY

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OVERLAY [oh-ver-lay]

What it is: An artificial nail product that coats the natural nail and/or a tip extension.
How to use it: Use professional nail enhancement systems such as L&P, light-cured gels or resin systems to smooth, protect, strengthen and beautify the nail surface.
How to store: Follow manufacturer’s directions on how to store your artificial nail products.

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NAIL POLISH

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NAIL POLISH [neyl-pol-ish]

What it is: AKA lacquer, enamel. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.

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.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.

How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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LACQUER

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LACQUER [Lacker]

What it is: AKA enamel, nail polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.

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.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.

How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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ENAMEL

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ENAMEL [ih-nam-uhl]

What it is: AKA lacquer, nail polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.

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.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.

How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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DELAMINATION

DELAMINATION [dee-lam-uh-ney-shuhn]

What it is: A process that involves the separation of two or more layers, such as the separation of the layers of the nail plate. It is characterized by the peeling and flaking of the free edge. The medical name for peeling nails is onychoschizia.
Why does it occur: It can be a result of the hands being in water too often from household chores or excessive hand washing and the nails becoming soft. It can also occur if the nails are picked at or pressed, which can result in trauma.

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