Use rubber gloves when washing up or using household chemicals
Beware of flames or excessive heat
Use non-acetone polish remover
Have regular in fills every 2-3 weeks
Never try to remove your enhancements yourself this may cause damage to the natural nail

Apply hand cream once you have washed your hands

Buff your nails regularly this will help stimulate the nail growth

Have regular manicures and pedicures

Wear gloves when washing up and gardening

It is advised not to bite your nails or the surrounding skin keep nails trimmed with a smooth free edge try to keep a nail file handy so if a nail breaks you can file it smooth and back into shape reducing the temptation to bite it

Avoid using nails as tools such as opening tight letters and parcels undoing screws and undoing tight knots

Do not continue using products if an allergy occurs such as redness soreness rashes or irritation if this occurs apply a cold compress and seek medical advice

Nails should never be filed in a seesaw action you should file from one edge to the middle to the center then the same on the other side

Non acetone polish remover should be used when removing old polish

When applying new polish a base coat should be used under the polish colour then a top coat applied this will help prevent the polish from chipping and also help prolong the life of the polish.

Nail strengtheners can be applied to help strengthen weak nails, be sure to follow the manufactures instructions

Use the pads of your fingers when typing, excessive tapping on the free edge of the nails can cause damage to the natural nails

 

Treat nails as jewels not tools

Use a non acetone polish remover as an acetone one will melt the false nail.

Use a base coat - to stop staining

Use a top coat - this prolongs polish

After your treatment please:-

Wear Gloves -To protect against chemical & physical damage while doing housework and especially for gardening so if soil gets trapped under the nail it could cause a nail infection.

Apply Cuticle Oil - Apply daily to keep the nail extension flexible and therefore they will be  less prone to becoming brittle and breaking.

Nails are flammable - Avoid flames

Don’t cut false nails as this will cause them to shatter and could damage the natural nail

Maintenance - Every 2 weeks for infills, then at 4 weeks for rebalance.  Nail biters come back after 1 week to check, then return every 2 weeks.

If you  notice any changes in colour, i.e.. Green, yellow, black, brown or if you see opaque near bottom of nail it could be lifting so please contact so I can check to make sure there are no infections.  The nails may need repairing or removing.

Accidental Damage - Contact me as small chips can be filed.

Contra Actions - Please don’t remove the nails yourself by pulling or picking off as this can cause semi-permanent  and permanent damage, ridging, weak, split, (soft & thin nails if repeated) and infections.

Allergic Reactions - Please call me immediately to have nails removed.  You may remove the nails by soaking them off in acetone and a drop of oil.  Then you should see your GP. Signs of allergies may include 1 or more off the folowing itchy hands, arms, fingers, swelling, pain, minor reactions or red blotching around the face.