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Author: Douglas D. Schoon
Number of Pages: 316
ISBN: 140186709X
Cover: Paperback There’s only one place to find easy-to-understand, fact-based information about natural or artificial nails. Nail Structure & Product Chemistry, 2E is the only book of its kind available for those interested in learning more about this interesting topic. Easy-to-read and understand, this text brings together authoritative information from diverse fields including dermatology; toxicology; anatomy and physiology; chemistry; physics; and materials science. Authored by a leading research scientist in this field, the text serves as an informational guide for anyone interested in learning more about how and why professional nail products work; how to troubleshoot, understand and solve most common salon problems; why products sometimes don’t work and how to avoid these problems; how to avoid product-related skin allergies; and more. The text contains an in-depth study of the natural nail, its various parts, and how they function together. In addition, it covers a wide range of topics helpful to the salon professional, including how to give clients trouble-free nails/services; nail polishes and treatments; the use of electric files; understanding and avoiding skin allergies; improving ventilation; and much, much more. This updated text includes discussions of new products, services, problems and misunderstandings in the filed and is a must-have resource for anyone interested in learning more about the science and technology of nails.
Benefits
- Contains an in-depth study of the natural nail, its various parts, and how they function together
- Explains how and why professional nail products work Explains how and why professional nail products work
- Teaches how to troubleshoot, understand and solve most common salon problems
- Explains why products sometimes don’t work and shows nail technicians how to avoid common problems and give clients trouble-free nails/services
- Shows nail technicians how to avoid product-related skin allergies
- Acts as an authoritative guide that identifies misinformation and replaces it with the facts
- Presents technical information in a simple, easy-to-understand manner with real-world examples
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Fingernail Anatomy
Chapter 2: Nail Unit Growth and Function
Chapter 3: Understanding The Hand
Chapter 4: Trauma and Damage
Chapter 5: The Abnormal Nail
Chapter 6: The Principles of Nail Product Chemistry
Chapter 7: Adhesives and Adhesion
Chapter 8: Product Chemistry Essentials
Chapter 9: Liquid and Powder Product Chemistry
Chapter 10: UV Gel and Wrap Chemistry
Chapter 11: The Safe Salon
Chapter 12: The Healthy Salon
Chapter 13: Sanitation and Disinfection: The New Reality
Chapter 14: Every Breath You Take
Chapter 15: Clearing the Air
Chapter 16: Nails Around the World
Chapter 17: Special Topics
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