AFTERCARE ADVICE
Once you have your new set of Nail Enhancements you will need to do a few things to keep them in tip top condition. The Aftercare advice that I give you is extremely important and must be followed at all times so that you may get the most from your investment... I have done my bit by giving you a beautiful new set of nails and giving you information and advice that is personal to you, so now it is up to you to follow my recomendations and aftercare advice.
Any repairs and/or maintenance services will be charged for so it really is in your best interests to follow my advice.
1) OIL TWICE DAILY
Essential for the durability and longevity of the nails oil has a plasticizing effect on both artificial nails and natural nails, this allows the nails to retain flexibility which will prevent breakages and lifting.
A really good oil will actually penetrate right through your Nail Enhancements to your Natural Nails and even through to your Nail Beds....as well as moisturising the surrounding skin and minimising excess cuticle, thus saving extra time and work when it comes to Rebalancing.
2) WEAR GLOVES
If your hands are regularly in and out of water your natural nails will actually become dehydrated and weak, and your nail enhancements will start lifting.
Water, cleaning products, regular washing up, gardening, tanning lotions and hair dyes (to name but a few) can all have a detrimental effect on both natural nails and artificial nails so please make the effort to protect your hands and nails with gloves.
3) NO PICKING!
If you take great care of your nails then 'lifting' in most circumstances should not be an issue, however if you do experience any lifting (or even if you don't!) do not pick, nibble, chew, prise or pull at any part of your nails as this will cause extensive damage to your natural nails.
Never try to stick any lifted areas back down with adhesive as this can lead to infections, instead make an appointment with me as soon as possible. If you feel you would like to or need to have your nails removed then book an appointment with me to have them safely removed...if you try to remove them yourself you will cause damage to your natural nails.
Please note that the products that I use are of the highest quality and your nails will never just ' pop off/fall off. ' I am trained to recognise the reasons why a nail might break, chip, crack or come off etc, therefore all repairs must be paid for.
4) TREAT YOUR NAILS AS JEWELS....NOT TOOLS
Do not use your nails as screwdrivers! They are not knives for slicing open tape on boxes! Or levers for prising open ring pulls, get into the habit of using the pads of your fingers rather than your nails when pressing switches or typing for example...and always be aware when opening/closing car doors and washing machines (a common reason for breakages).
Everytime you use your nails as tools you are putting unnecessary stess on your nails...this can create micro-cracks..these will grow over time into larger cracks and lead to breakages.
5) MAINTAIN
If you look after your nail enhancements then there is no reason why you would need to have them taken off if you did not want to...your nails do not breathe or need air so you can safely wear nail enhancements for as long as you wish providing they are regularly maintained and looked after.
You will need to see me approximately every 2 to 3 weeks to keep your nails looking shiney and new! If you would prefer to have them removed at some point then again make an appointment with me so that I can remove them safely.
6) AND FINALLY....
ALWAYS follow Aftercare Advice!
If you have any problems please contact me as soon as possible...I really want you to love your nails and be proud of your hands, so if there are any problems I would really like it if we can work through them together....i'm here to help!