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Brooke Gilliam

U.S.

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Expertise

Anything about manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel nails,education or becoming an educator. I own a salon, so I can help with that also.

Experience in the area

I am the director of education for a manufacturer, I own a salon and I have been a licensed nail technician since 1987.

Organizations

American Pedicure Association

Publications

Nails Magazine and Nailpro Magazine.

Education/Credentials

Attended Ogle School of Hair Design in 1987.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Samantha	01/11/12	10	10	10	Thank you again Brooke. x
Samantha	01/05/12	10	10	10
Lena	12/15/10	10	10	10	thanks a lot!
Linda	06/22/10	10	10	10
patti	06/06/10	10	10	10	thank you so very much, i've been .....

Recent Answers from Brooke Gilliam

2012-01-18 nails:

Hi Cheryl I bet you would really love gel polish. It will strengthen your nails, and typically keep you free from breaks for a few weeks. Shellac is good, but I am a big fan of Gelish. There are a ton

2012-01-09 Glitter nail tips:

Hi Samantha I love using full well tips for a really durable nail. I use CND's gel glue to adhere them, it works great. I just hate it when they pick off my work. She might be one of those clients that

2012-01-05 Glitter nail tips:

Hi Samantha As long as the glitter tips have a rough surface, the acrylic should adhere well. If it is shiny, then "etch" the tips by lightly buffing them with a high grit file, such as a 240 or higher

2010-07-15 gel nails peeling:

Hi Kelly If you are tough on your nails, then it may benefit you to stay with the acrylics. Are they using a soak-off gel polish on you? Or is it a hard gel? There is a definite difference between the

2010-07-12 smashed finger:

Hi Sheri Ouch! I know that really hurt, I have done the same thing. In my opinion, leave it. The only reason for removal right now would be if it begins to throb or you notice any signs of infection(pus

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