Gel nail polish allergies are once again revisited in this Wednesday’s Ask the Pro Stylist Q&A. Gel nail polish allergies are not surprising, considering the rise of gel nail products and the highly allergic main ingredient of formaldehyde. However, there are safe alternatives and formaldehyde-free products on the rise for those who love the nails, but could do without the after-effects.Continue reading
18 September 2013 
Gel Manicure Options Using Formaldehyde Free Gel Nail Polish
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Surprisingly, there are gel manicure options that use formaldehyde free gel nail polish. And yes, Ask the Pro Stylist was stumped, until I did a little research.
23 July 2013 
Gel Manicure: Fix for Toughened, Sensitive Skin for the DIY User
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Last week a reader and avid gel manicure user wrote in questioning the pain she has been feeling on her fingers. With the help of another nail technician, we offered the reader some advice. However, as soon as I hit publish, I felt like something was missing. It reminded me of how my own fingers feel when my nails grow long and something I noticed my mother always had with her incredibly natural, long and strong nails. But, the reader seemed satisfied with the gel manicure solution provided and I honestly forgot about it until today.Continue reading
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