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Nail Structure and Product Chemistry

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Although some of the information is the same as in the first edition, it is packed with information that is not usually included in the Nails textbooks. Again, it explains everything in plain language, and some of the items are updated. I have incorporate the information from the first text into my lectures at school since it helps the students to understand exactly what I am talking about. I am now adding information from the second edition to update my lectures!

Mr. Schoon has greatly expounded upon his first edition of this excellent text. Content has nearly doubled, and he has included not only standard topics such as nail anatomy, adhesives, and product chemistry (which are vital for any nail technician to understand), but he has also added chapters such as "The Safe Salon" and "The Healthy Salon," among others. This new text includes great color photos. This text, set in a story format, includes a "Fast Track" which highlights the important facts of each chapter, as well as "Review Questions." Mr. Schoon's down-to-earth writing makes the most intimidating topics easy to understand. This book is an outstanding resource for nail technician and instructor.

anyone sucessful in the nail world can tell you that sucess is based on education and education is based on knowledge. Mr. Schoons book Nail Structure & Product Chemistry is the core fundamental with in depth information on every aspect. I can truly say it enabled me to aspire to a new level where i can now answer questions in a truly professional manner.. and with salons in two countries, thats just what i need. Cheers Doug.. your book in an invaluable investment to those looking for sucess. - Andrew. The dude.

Everything you ever wanted to know and more about the nail and how enhancement products interact with it. Every nail technician should own this reference guide and read it not just once but over and over. The material offered is top notch, clear and easy to understand. The information is non-product specific, so it does not matter what brand you use. Even if you own the original Nail Structure and Product Chemistry (1996) you NEED to own this one also. This new volume takes the education of nails to an entirely new level.

Nail Structure and Product Chemistry is a MUST for any Nail Technician! Doug Schoon explains the science behind natural nails as well as nail products in great detail, in a way that makes sense. Tons of diagrams and pictures to help you understand. There is also a quiz at the end of each chapter. Well worth the price!

I got this for my girl since she has her own business doing nails & she loves this product best insight on nail structure & product chemistry! She totally recommends this for anyone who's interested in nails!

I recently joined a lab where I deal with nail formulary. This book gave a really good background on the structure of nails. It went through what nails are made of, the anatomy of nails and even nail diseases. If you are studying to be a nail technician this book would be really helpful as well. In terms of product chemistry it was really helpful because they went over basic nail formulary that included solvents, film formers and plasticizers. Also for the price it is really good. This book is not a difficult read. It is presented in a manner that is very understandable. Also the book is lightweight so it is portable. This book also goes into great detail. Usually you can only get if you are lucky a chapter on nails and not a whole book.

Can you call yourself a professional if you don't own this book? It is full of information that is beneficial to the nail professional and therefore beneficial to the nail client. The better educated the industry becomes, the higher the standards could be. I recommend this book to everyone in any class whether it is a nail student or a seasoned nail professional, I dare you to read it and not learn anything! Doug has an amazing gift of understanding how to make the science of the nail and nail products easy and interesting for those of us without degrees in science. There is so much misinformation and misunderstanding out there that could easily be eliminated or corrected if this book was owned and read by anyone that did nails. So if you call yourself a nail professional, I challenge you to own this book and keep the myths and half truths from spreading, at least from your salon!!

I wish this book would have been paired with the other school book I paid for when I bought my nail kit from school!

This book should be recommanded to all the nail techs all around the world

it has so many answers to so many questions it s just an amazing source of education

very great i m glad i bought it