Abstract: A method and kit for providing a tack-free artificial nail surface. The tack-free artificial nail surface may include an acrylic layer and a barrier layer. The acrylic layer may comprise an odorless monomer. The barrier layer may be of any material impervious to oxygen. The tack-free nail surface may be formed by application of the acrylic layer to a fingernail nail bed. The barrier layer may then be applied over the acrylic layer. The barrier layer blocks oxygen from the acrylic layer so that the acrylic layer may polymerize in the absence of oxygen.

Abstract: A relatively inexpensive, single use, single edge hair cutting device. The device includes a handle portion, typically made of plastic, and an integral blade holding portion for holding a single edge blade used to cut hair. A detachable blade protector covers the blade prior to initial use of the device. In addition, finger portions extend over the blade leaving an edge exposed for cutting hair, while providing protection against cutting of the skin. The handle portion includes a finger grip, and loop, so that the handle can be held in the hand in a comfortable position while being used to cut hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to materials and methods for obtaining strong adhesive bonds of coatings, composites and adhesives to proteinaceous substrates consisting either entirely, or in part of keratin, are disclosed. The invented materials comprise a non-aqueous solvent capable of adjusting the pH of the surface of the substrate to a pH of 8.0 or greater. The invented method comprises treating the substrate with the invented material until the pH of the surface is in the range of pH 9.0 to 11.0, followed by bonding a coating, composite or adhesive thereto.