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Hey Planet Nails Family!
We know you're amazing at what you do, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We've created these blogs to help you gain a deeper understanding of the products you use every day. From decoding ingredients to reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS), we want to empower you with knowledge that enhances your expertise.
Whether you're curious about what makes your products work or just want to stay informed, these blogs are here for you. Dive in if you're interested, or feel free to pass them by if you're already on top of things. Remember, we're always here to help and encourage you to ask questions if there's anything you don't understand.
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What rubber bases are, how they work, and how to choose the right one for every client in your chair. The basics What is a rubber base? A rubber base is a flexible, adhesive base layer applied directly to the nail plate before
Author: Planet Nails Training Academy
31 March 2026
Education Lamp Technology Gel Chemistry Client Safety Dual Cure Lamps Explained — What Every Nail Tech and Student Needs to Know This article builds on our Proper Cure post — if you haven't read that one yet, start there first. Understandi
Author: Planet Nails Training Academy
18 March 2026
Education Gel Chemistry Client Safety Why "Fully Cured" Is a Myth — And What Proper Cure Actually Means If you have been using the term "fully cured" in your salon, this article is going to reframe how you think about every gel service you
Author: Planet Nails Training Academy
17 March 2026
Everything nail technicians need to know about rubber bases — what they do, how they bond, and how to choose between Lastik, Lastik HF and Stick 'n Float for every client.
Planet Nails Training Academy
31 March 2026
How dual cure nail lamps work, what wavelength mismatch does to your cure, and how to choose the right lamp for your salon or studio.
Planet Nails Training Academy
18 March 2026
Learn why "fully cured" isn't achievable in gel nails, what proper cure means, and how undercured gel causes client sensitisation.
Planet Nails Training Academy
17 March 2026
Learn why builder gel grows mounds after curing, what causes bubbles in the bottle, and the brush technique that prevents it. From PNTA.
Planet Nails Training Academy
14 March 2026
