common questions

Nails must be looked after and strengthened, by means of specific treatments. The Japanese care of nails P. Shine allows to strengthen nails, while bringing them some brightness.

The classic French Manicure uses a pinky tone clear base all over the nail and then a dense white tip is painted across the ends. A creamy colored base, like a flesh tone, finishing off the tips with a hint of pink, peach or beige, as you wish. The idea is to get a natural-looking. It can be realize on hands or toes.

Nail extensions are realized using a gel.

The semi-permanent varnish and gel have different chemical compositions. The resistance of the semi-permanent varnish is much lower than the gel. The gel is a denser material (it is used in particular "to build" a nail) therefore, it can be remove only by polishing the nail. The semi-permanent varnish is, due to its consistency, closer to a classic varnish. It can be taken away, using a specific solvent.

It depends on its quality, but also on the quality of the nails. Generally, the semi-permanent varnish holds on 2 weeks.

At home, the use of an acetone solvent allows the elimination of the semi-permanent varnish. In the lounge, the removal is made by means of patches soaked with a specific solvent which are left a few minutes on the nail.

Fungus are not a consequence of artificial nails, but to the lack of hygiene and care of nails which can entail the development of fungus under the artificial nail, at the natural nail level. The artificial nails implementation requires a regular attention at the lounge.

The resin appeared in the 1980s (very appreciated by the Americans). The UV gel (awarded with a protection to ultraviolet rays) appeared about fifteen years later. In both cases, a capsule is added on the surface of the nail to extend it. The whole surface is covered by the resin - or UV gel - which is then sculpted in curved or square shape.

A not well-kept, badly pushed away cuticle can cause in itself an inflammation. In every classic manicure, the cuticle is cut precisely, but never in full, in a way that a fine band of skin stays around the nail and maintains his function of cutaneous barrier against the infections.

NO. Cuticles are constituted by skin and as any organ, their vitality depends on individual characteristics of each. The genetics, the environment, the health and the natural age-related evolutions of the body impact on the cutaneous state of hands and nails. Therefore, realizing a manicure will not boost the regrowth of cuticles.

The base acts as a support to protect the nail of the yellowing caused by pigments contained in the varnish. It’s also allows a better support of the long-term varnish.

Indeed it is, the top coat prevents the varnish to flake, to discolor or to lose of its brightness. A part of the top coat is going to fix between them the layers of the polish fixed from the base and allows a higher resistance to the lacquer.

Depending on the necessity of such procedure. If the child is eating nails, has very dry cuticles or torn away skins, then it has an interest to propose him a manicure. The modern equipment’s used for the care of hands and nails do not harm the body and they are not reserved for adults exclusively.

Not at all. Nails are not ‘breathing’. The main component nails is the same that hair: keratin. The good health of nails depends above all on our healthy way of life and in the care which we provide them. Indeed, nails acquire all the nutriments and the oxygen necessary for healthy development through the blood.

Unfortunately it’s difficult to obtain a harmonious result by making a retouch on a scaled varnish. Furthermore, if the varnish is scaled, the bases which was below and protected your nail certainly peeled with the lacquer. It’s necessary to remove in this case the scaled varnish and to proceed to a new application of varnish by taking care of applying a protective base beforehand.

The varnish can be at the origin of allergic cutaneous reactions. Nevertheless these reactions rarely appears on hands, but rather on the face. The most known allergenic components are synthetic resins such as the toluene, the colophane or formaldehyde other derivatives. It is therefore strongly recommended to the most sensitive persons to choose organic varnish or semi-permanent lacquer.

It is very difficult to bring a general answer to this question because everything depends on the type of nail. Certain persons will not support a semi-permanent varnish or gel, others can wear it continuously without any problem. Contrary to preconceived ideas, the semi-permanent varnish is not more harmful for the nails than the classic varnish.

We shall not go into scientific details related to light photons! However, it is proved that LED lamps bright waves are absolutely without danger. No contraindication of use is known currently.

Onychophagia is generally a consequence of a compulsive induced-stress attitude and anxiety. This habit often aches with bleedings or irritations. This unpleasant routine can provoke local infections. Taking care of the hands by having well-kept nails can help to reduce the desire to eat them away. Planning regular manicure and a semi-permanent lacquer can provide positive effects.

The Japanese P. Shine manicure beauty care is an excellent alternative for a classic varnish. The result gives a very well-kept and natural nail appearance.