Why UV nail gels should not be used for airbrushing
In recent times we have seen a dangerous trend towards nail techs using their UV gel to airbrush, this is something UV gel was never designed for and this unprecedented use poses risk to the nail tech and client alike. There are several reasons why UV gels should not be used to airbrush, lets have a look at them...
Why we are no longer calling our nail gels hypoallergenic
We are dropping the term hypoallergenic when referring to product lines here at Nail Order and replacing it with the term minus4. Hypoallergenic is a term that we are seeing being used more and more in the nail industry due to the rise in allergies and unfortunately, when the term “hypoallergenic” is used as a marketing tactic, it can result in nail techs being misled into a false sense of security / scare mongered into believing that they or their clients can not have a reaction to their products. Watch our podcast episode on this topic below:
What is a "Greenie" and can i apply gel over one?
A “Greenie” is something that many nail techs will come across during their career but what causes it and should we work over it? A “greenie” on a nail is a term used to describe a green discolouration that can occur on or around a fingernail, usually as a result of a bacterial infection...
The Science Behind Acrylic Nails
The science behind acrylic nails is both similar and different to the science behind UV curing gel nails, in this blog we explore that science!
How to read an SDS for nail products
A SDS is something we hear talked about in the nail industry, but what is it? SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, historically it was known as a MSDS (material safety data sheet), although this term is now considered outdated.
The ingredient crossover between the medical and nail worlds
I bet you didn’t know that contact lenses and UV gel nail products can share ingredients?? It’s a fact that is commonly overlooked, that UV nail gels and medical/dental products often share certain ingredients. The reason for this is that both fields rely on polymer science for creating durable and flexible materials.
What is an Inhibition Layer?
Have you ever applied gel, cured it and noticed that there is a sticky layer on top? This sticky layer is also called the inhibition or dispersion layer and is totally normal. It does not mean that you gel has not cured properly and is a typical feature of all gels (although not all inhibition layers feel sticky).
How To Use The Pricing Calculator
We are sooooo excited to bring you our brand new pricing calculator that we have been working on for a very long time! We wanted to provide you with an in depth set of instructions to help guide you through the process.
Why is nail prep so important and and the Nail Order method of prep
Nail prep is crucial for several reasons, particularly when it comes to maintaining nail health and achieving long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing manicures. Here are some key reasons why nail prep is important: