[ad_1] This article steps through the basic gel nails application technique of applying clear gel on natural nails. In other words basic UV gel nails application.What you’ll need * Nail Prep spray* Nail Wipes* Cuticle Pusher* Nail File* Dehydrate (optional)* Bonder* Gel Nail Brush* Clear Gel* Cleanser Plus* Topcoat – Ultra Seal or Intense Seal* Cuticle Oil (optional)* UV Nail LampPreparation1. Spray nails with some form of antibacterial nail preparation spray suchas IBD’s Nail Prep spray.2. wipe dry and clean using a dry Nail Wipe3. Push back cuticles using a Cuticle Pusher.4. File the entire nail surface with a Nail File, in one direction only, toremove shine.5. Wipe nails clean of all dust with a dry nail wipe.6. Apply IBD’s Dehydrate to remove moisture from the nail (optional step forclients with nails that tend to lift).7. Apply Bonder sparingly.8. Cure Bonder under a UV Nail Light if using IBD Bonder. If you…

[ad_1] The appearance of a pale nail will vary depending on the cause and severity of the problem. Nail paleness can be triggered by trauma to the nail or it may be caused by a disease. The scientific name for pale nail is leuconychia.A pale nail is sometimes an indicator of a general health problem. For instance, people with chronic liver disease often show signs of pale nail. In the case of liver problems the total nail will be pale except for the top portion, which will retain its original pink color. The nails on the thumb and the index fingers are the most likely to be pale when there is liver disease present.People with lymphoma, renal disease and fungal disease are also prone to pale nail. Diseases that reduce the quality of oxygen in the blood will often cause the nails to turn from pink to white. Thyroid diseases such…

[ad_1] Effleurage: this is a movement mainly consisting of « stroking » with the flat of the hand, fingers close together and as far as is practicable, the tips of the fingers turning upwards to avoid protuberances. Effleurage precedes all other movements because of its relaxing effect, this enables the client to get used to the therapists hands, whilst warming up the tissues to be worked on with deeper movements later in the session as well as increasing blood and lymph flow in and out of the area. Effleurage movements are usually made towards the heart, because in addition to the effect of Effleurage on the skin and underlying structures – it helps to speed up the venous and lymph flow. In areas that may need stimulating, fast Effleurage is permissible. There are two types, superficial and deep, used depending on its purpose and according to the underlying structures. This is a great…