Nail structure and product chemistry (2nd ed)

There's only one place to find easy-to-understand, fact-based information about natural orartificial 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 informationfrom 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 salonproblems; why products sometimes don't work and how to avoid these problems; how to avoidproduct-related skin allergies; and more.

The text contains an in-depth study of the naturalnail, its various parts, and how they function together.In addition, it covers a wide rangeof topics helpful to the salon professional, including how to give clients trouble-freenails/services; nail polishes and treatments; the use of electric files; understanding andavoiding skin allergies; improving ventilation; and much, much more.

This updated textincludes discussions of new products, services, problems and misunderstandings in the filedand is a must-have resource for anyone interested in learning more about the science andtechnology of nails.