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Problem That a Nail Tech Has
Mar 10th
What we have here is a case of brittle nails that a nail tech is facing and the solution is presented to resolve this issue.
Problem:
“I have been a nail technician for three years, and I have a terrible problem with my own nails. They are extremely thin, and they peel, chip, and never grow past the end of my finger. I have applied acrylic to my nails because they are in such terrible shape; I don’t want my clients to see what they really look like. In trying to take care of this, I wear gloves with every client, and I take a good daily vitamin with extra calcium. My nails are so thin they sometimes hurt, and the end of the nail beds are red. One contributing factor might be my severe back problem; I had surgery four years ago, and it still acts up. I am always on medication (Flexelil, Darvocet, Indocin, and water pills). When I am wearing acrylics, they constantly lift and my own nail plates seem to pull away from the nail bed. The nails appear to have fungus when actually they don’t. What is causing this, and what can I do to fix my nails?“
Solution:
It is a brittle nail syndrome. Nails in this condition tend to be thin, peel, chip, and crack, as yours do. In addition, they fail to grow to a significant length. This is due to dehydration of the mill plate and is much like having “dry skin of the nails.” Wearing gloves is an excellent idea, as is taking a multi-vitamin with minerals. A good biotin supplement may be helpful. Also, it is advisable to keep your mills well-moisturized.
There are many causes of brittle nail syndrome, particularly if your nail beds hurt and are red. You ought to consider that it might be an allergic reaction to a nail product. I would not recommend the use of acrylics because this can surely aggravate the problem. The lifting up of the nail plates from the nail bed could be due to excess moisture accumulation or an allergic reaction. I do not believe a direct link exists with your back problem, although a few medical disorders may result in brittle nails, such as an underactive thyroid, for example. A careful evaluation of your general health would be a very good idea.
The Nail Art of Silk Wrap
Jul 29th
Long, perfectly shaped nails are a symbol of beauty for women. However, maintaining beautiful nails is hardly possible for any woman due to the daily chores and lack of time. Artificial nails were made keeping this in mind. Earlier only noblewoman would use artificial nails, as a status symbol to indicate their superiority over the common people. Now a days, however, almost every woman uses fake nails some or the other time. There are many advantages of artificial nails, first of all they look quite natural, even though they are fake nails, secondly, they are easy to apply and remove, so one does not need to wait for the natural nails to grow and then shape them etc. With fake nails at hand, beautiful longs nails can be achieved anytime. And lastly, artificial nails are quite inexpensive! With these many benefits, no wonder artificial nails are so popular amongst women! Let us read and understand how silk nails can solve the nail woes, that women face.
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
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Dark Colors Nail Art Are Cool
Jul 27th
Stunning !, amazing !, or both! This is a pretty straight forward design; long nails with black tip and purple glitter powder. The cool thing that is worth mentioning here is the selection of colors that this artist has chosen (dark but soothing). The 3d leaves look pretty natural. It’s not as comlicated as you think, but it does require a good amount of experience to create something that looks this natural and stunning. Here is a short memo from the artist.
“I started doing nails when I was 16. I’ve had a long—nearly 30-years—wonderful career in the nail industry, of which there isn’t a single regret, and includes a home-based nail art studio. I pull inspiration from all over… a poem, someone or something I see, patterns, even music inspires a new design. This particular one was inspired by a photograph a friend sent me of him along side his Harley. Which is painted a beautiful neon pink with black accents. Seeing the picture gave me the idea to do this design.” – LadyNailz
(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)
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