Handy Tip's for looking after your nail enhancement's...
.How to look after Acrylic nails
FAQ
Are acrylic nails harmful to your real nails if you wear them all the time?
Some people who wear artificial, gel or acrylic nails may notice a slight discoloration or coarsening of their natural nails. But a more serious nail problem resulting from acrylic nails is infection. This is very rare and i have never had any of my clients suffering from this as i am very conscious and aware about always working in a very hygenic and sanitory enviroment..
Do nail extensions come off ?
If properly cared for your Extensions should not come off. Biting and picking are the most common causes of lifting which can damage the natural nail. Once lifting has occurred it can be exaggerated by certain hand creams and oils, in particular those containing lanolin, mineral oil or paraffin. These products are not absorbed by the skin but remain on the surface to penetrate any gaps that develop between the natural nail and the enhancement. Check all such products for these ingredients by reading the labels.
Do nail extensions break?
Yes. They are designed to break under impact to protect the natural nail. A broken enhancement can be repaired easily.
How to care for Acrylic nail extensions ?
Artificial Nail Extensions involves a trade-off:
In exchange for you having consistently beautiful nails, you must try and visit me regularly. You must also take greater care to protect your nails from damage or breakage, more carefully than you did in the past before you had the nails applied.You must try to see me every two / three weeks.
- Wear gloves when you do your household work and when you do gardening.
- Use a tool for opening cans.
- Dial the phone with a pencil.
- Learn to do things with the pads of your fingers rather than your fingertips and nails.
- Test your hold when lifting heavy objects to be sure you won't break a nail.
- Never do anything that would put upwards pressure on the tips of your nails.
- Take care opening car doors.
- Bear in mind that it generally takes a day of two to become accustomed to longer nails.
- Do not wear your nails too long. The length of your nails should suit your lifestyle.
- For home care you will require a file for re-shaping, non-acetone varnish remover, a cuticle oil to to encourage nail growth.
- Only use a non-acetone varnish remover.
- Apply a base coat before applying nail varnish. This will help prevent the nails from becoming stained or from yellowing. OPI Acrylic Nail Base Coat is fantastic !!
- Do not clip or cut your nails and do not use a metal file. Use one of our special emery boards. They will not shatter or crack your nails.
- Do Not do my job for me. If you break a nail or it begins to lift, you should glue it until your next appointment, BUT be sure that your nails are DRY, before you glue. Your nails should be out of water for at least one hour before you glue your nails, to insure that they are dry. Extreme caution must be taken so you do not to trap moisture between your nail and the lifting acrylic coating.
- Wearing a Band-Aid for long periods of time could also trap moisture on a nail that has lifted. Be sure to remove the Band-Aid for several hours each day.
- Do Not ignore a condition that develops around your nails. Allergies to acrylic products are rare, but they do happen. If you do develop a condition that is abnormal around your nails, call me as soon as possible.
- Keep your hands and cuticles soft by applying Jessica hand lotion and/or cuticle oil daily. Be 100% sure that the lotion or cuticle oil does NOT contain mineral oil. Mineral oil is the number 1 cause of lifting of acrylic nails. Try putting on the lotion or cuticle oil before you put on gloves to wash the dishes. The heat of the dish water will help skin absorb the lotion or oil.
- If you need to reschedule your appointment, call as soon as possible. Most of my appointments are booked 2- 3 weeks in advance. But i will always do my best to fit you in.
- If you decide you want to remove the artificial nails, please, do not chew them off. Please call me and i will remove them for you or explain how you can remove them yourself with minimal damage to your natural nails.
FAQ
Are acrylic nails harmful to your real nails if you wear them all the time?
Some people who wear artificial, gel or acrylic nails may notice a slight discoloration or coarsening of their natural nails. But a more serious nail problem resulting from acrylic nails is infection. This is very rare and i have never had any of my clients suffering from this as i am very conscious and aware about always working in a very hygenic and sanitory enviroment..
Do nail extensions come off ?
If properly cared for your Extensions should not come off. Biting and picking are the most common causes of lifting which can damage the natural nail. Once lifting has occurred it can be exaggerated by certain hand creams and oils, in particular those containing lanolin, mineral oil or paraffin. These products are not absorbed by the skin but remain on the surface to penetrate any gaps that develop between the natural nail and the enhancement. Check all such products for these ingredients by reading the labels.
Do nail extensions break?
Yes. They are designed to break under impact to protect the natural nail. A broken enhancement can be repaired easily.
How to care for Acrylic nail extensions ?
Artificial Nail Extensions involves a trade-off:
In exchange for you having consistently beautiful nails, you must try and visit me regularly. You must also take greater care to protect your nails from damage or breakage, more carefully than you did in the past before you had the nails applied.You must try to see me every two / three weeks.