State of California Requirements:

Cosmetologist: 1600 hours
Esthetician: 600 hours
Manicurist: 400 hours
Barber: 1500 hours
Electrologist: 600 hours.
Minimum Requirements: All applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have at least a 10th grade education or its’ equivalent.
Reciprocity: As of May 2007 California now has reciprocity rules. See the website for specifics

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state’s web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/barber/laws/act_reg.pdf
989. Prohibited Hazardous Substances/Use of Products

No establishment or school shall have on the premises cosmetic products containing hazardous substances which have been banned by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for use in cosmetic products, including liquid methyl methacrylate monomer and methylene chloride. No product shall be used in a manner that is disapproved by the FDA.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 7312, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 7312(e), Business and Professions Code.

Complaint Form: http://www.dca.ca.gov/barber/

CALIFORNIA Barbering & Cosmetology Program
P.O. Box 944226
Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
800-952-5210
Fax 916-445-8893

1) Have a clean environment. Make sure your surroundings are clean. For example make sure there are no nail clippings and other trash on the floor,

2) Always impress your client with sterile tools. Clients pay attention to many things. For example the tip cutter you use, was it sterilzed before use on the client.

3) Don’t be cheap and reuse your tools. Make sure that you use a new nail file for every person. Or if a file was dropped on the floor, use a new nail file.

4) Give out your business card. After the first appointment, give the client an appointment card, as to when will be there next appointment

5) Become friend with your client. Ask the client when their birthday is. On that day give them a small gift, such as a nail file.

6) Always be happy and greet your client with a smile. And last of all, make sure that the clients are greeted with a smile.

1. This is the perfect product for clients who want their manicure to last weeks. It’s a perfect up-sell to polish customers who are looking for longer-lasting color, but make sure you tell them the cost of your new service beforehand because there is a significant price difference.

2. In offering this new product, your prices must be reasonable for you. Factoring in the higher cost for brush-on gel polishes, the UV nail lamp, extra acetone, and the extra week between client visits, your new gel polish service should range from $37 to $45. Any gel polish service price below this will not benefit you (or the nail industry) in the long run.

3. Don’t display these bottles the way you would polish. Leaving these bottles out in the sun or near other UV light sources will reduce the shelf-life of your product since they are UV-reactive. (If you are wondering whether UV nail lamps are safe, check out the article on page 24 about a new study that says they are.)

4. Remember to practice. Although the formula is similar to gel and polish, it has a different consistency that, when applied incorrectly, will lift or chip. Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and practice on yourself, family, and friends until you’re fully comfortable with the product before offering it to clients.

Know the products and practice it well and begin the marketing process.  Add window or sidewalk signs, update your website, and let every client who comes in know that you now offer brush-on gel polish services. Keeping up with the trends will help you bring in more customers and give you an upper hand on the competition. Don’t forget to update me on how the brush-on gel polishes work for you!

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This table displays the top ten cities that look for nail art online. The data was gathered with the help of our lovely Google search engine. It is surprising that Athens, Greece is the number one on the list.  Who would have thought that nail art is that popular in such a small country locating in the Mediterranean area. Other surprising fact that is not being displayed on this table is that there is no countries from the American Continents are ranked on this table.  No states from the U.S or country from South America made it to the list.  Hmmm, interesting data isn’t it.

Here is a pink ribbon 3d nail art to go along with this interesting fact about nail art.

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When the word artificial nails is mentioned, one immediately thinks of acrylic nails. That is because, acrylic nails were the only type of fake nails used since the 20th century. Now, however many types of fake nails have come up. Silk nails, popularly known as silk wrap nails is one such type. Let us take a look at what silk nails are.

Silk Nails – Introduction
As stated earlier, silk nails are a type of fake fingernails, made from small pieces of silk material. These small pieces are cut into different sizes and shapes, to make nails. These silk wraps are applied to the natural nail bed with the help of glue, and when the glue dries, the silk nail is applied with nail polish, thus marking the completion of the silk nail application process. This simple procedure is one major reason for the increasing popularity of silk nails. The following are some other points that will explain to you the advantages of silk nails over other artificial nails.

Silk Nails is More Natural: When the comparison is that of silk nail vs acrylic nails, silk wrap nails look more natural than acrylic nails. As we now know, silk nails are made of silk or linen materials, which are quite thin compared to monomer and polymer, the substances used to make acrylic nails. As silk nails do not create a thick double coat over the natural nail bed, they look very smooth and natural.

Silk Nails Give more Flexibility: If a comparison between gel nails vs silk nails is to be made, you will find that silk nails are more flexible than gel nails. The reason again being the materials used to make both the nails. Gel nails are made of gel acrylic, which is why they are thicker than the natural nail bed. On the other hand, silk nails are made of thin materials like silk. The method of application is also quiet different for both the types. Gel nails are applied by curing the gel under ultraviolet light, which adds up to its hardness. As we have seen earlier, the application of silk nail does not involve any chemical procedure, which maintains its thinness. Read more on nail art.

Silk Nails offer Protection of Natural Nails: Silk nails not only enhance the beauty of natural nails, but can also help in nail care. Those who face the problem of cracked, weakened or damaged nails, can apply silk nails to prevent further damage. The silk nails can provide a protection shield to the natural nail, giving time to grow and thus, avoiding the necessity of cutting the natural nail completely.

These were the advantages of silk nails over other artificial nails. Silk nails also have some disadvantages like less durability, fragility, etc. However, these nails are perfect for one day occasions, as they will surely grab attention!

By Girija Shinde
Published: 6/5/2010

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Nail Art Designs for Short Nails
Nail designs for short nails can be done using various shades of nail polish, glitter nail polish, rhinestones, acrylic paints and nail art stickers. You can wear a nail art design for a particular occasion or for even for daily wear purposes. Before you start with any kind of nail related activity, it is essential that you trim, clean, file, and buff your nails, for a smooth finish. Once you are done with that you can concentrate on nail art designs. Here are some simple, easy to do nail art designs for short nails.

Night Sky Nail Design
Materials Required
Base Coat – Black Nail Polish
Nail Art Moon and Stars Stickers
Clear Top Coat
Silver Rhinestones
Tweezers

Method
Apply two coats of the black base coat and wait for it to dry well. If you are in a hurry, use a blow dryer to dry the nail polish and make sure that it has dried well. Remove the nail art moon and star stickers using a tweezer and place them in a pattern on your nails. Press on to the stickers so that they stick firmly onto your nails. Apply a coat of the top coat once you are done with the stickers, and place the rhinestones on the tip of your nails, when the top coat is still wet. Allow this to dry for a while and apply one last coat of the top coat to firmly secure the rhinestones.

Falling Snow Nail Design
Materials Required
Base Coat – Light Blue Glossy Nail Polish
Acrylic Paint – White
Liner Brush
Silver Rhinestones
Top Coat

Method
Apply two coats of the light blue glossy nail polish to all of your nails and allow it to dry. Once it has dried thoroughly, using a liner brush and white acrylic paint, draw three crosses, one on the top left corner, one on the center right corner and one on the bottom left corner. Then draw diagonal intersecting lines through the center of the cross. Once the acrylic paint has dried, apply a coat of the top coat and place a rhinestone at the center point of the cross and the intersecting diagonal lines. Apply the last coat of the top coat and allow it to dry well.

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At press time, it was unclear if Lohan entered the courtroom with the profane nail art or if she scribbled it on during the course of the nearly day-long hearing. It was also unclear for whom the message was intended. Lohan’s lawyer could not be reached for comment.

“As far as I knew, I was in compliance with my programs. … I wasn’t trying to get special treatment,” said Lohan, whose crying jag became a ubiquitous image on the Internet within minutes of the sentencing. “I have to provide for myself. I have to work. Having said that, I did everything to balance my jobs and showing up. … I’m not taking this as a joke; it’s my life and career. … I take responsibility for my actions. I’ve tried to do the best I can. It’s been such a long haul. I don’t want you to think I don’t respect you and your terms.”

A legal analyst for the “Today” show, Dan Abrams, said on Wednesday morning that the sentence handed down was a “very stiff” one that was most likely meant to send a message to Lohan, as well as to the rest of the community looking on.”If she’d been anyone else, she’d be serving less time than anyone else in this case,” Abrams said.Lohan is scheduled to surrender on July 20 to begin serving her jail term and is likely to only serve a quarter of her sentence due to jail overcrowding, meaning she could be out after serving less than 25 days.

Source: mtv.com

After this, another layer of nail art gel has to be applied all over the nail. Make sure that all parts of the nail are coated properly. The application of the second layer of gel is to make sure that the design does not get tampered easily. So, if necessary, another layer of gel can be applied onto the nails. After this application, the nails have to be left alone for at least two minutes. After the expiry of two minutes, the nail art is complete. If you feel that the surface of your nails is uneven, then you can make use of the nail filer and make it even. After the filing process, you should remove the dust particles that results from filing. You should then clean your nails with a proper nail cleanser to remove all unwanted dust particles. If needed, you can apply another layer of nail art gel and cure your nails for another two minutes. Thus we can see that the use of nail art gel may be a great advantage but with a little added cost which is incurred by hiring a professional nail artist.

Katy Perry is a popular singer, composer, and musician in the United States.  Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), better known by her stage name Katy Perry.  She has a stunning way of presenting herself on stage, and this unique style of hers could also be seen in her nail art.  This diamond nail art style was chosen by Katy to be worn at the MTV Europe Award.   Although they are certainly not real diamonds, they look amazing on this shining super stars.