Caring for Your NAIL ENHANCEMENTS at Home
Your nail technician has given you a great set of nail enhancements and you're set to come in for an appointment in a couple of weeks. Is that all there is to it? Not quite. The following are key pointers to help you care for your nails at home.
Let your nail tech do her job.If you break a nail or if a nail begins to lift, schedule a repair appointment. Do not attempt to fix the nail yourself. Improperly gluing down a loose nail can cause moisture to become trapped between the nail and the enhancement and possibly cause an infection. Do not bandage a broken nail as bandages may also trap moisture. Do not take down the length of your enhancements as this will throw off the balance of the nail and may make the nail look bulky.
Treat your nails like jewels.Protect your investment by wearing gloves when gardening or exposing hands to water for extended periods of time. Do not put upward pressure on your nail tips, use a soda can opener to pop tops. Add some extras. Your nail technician may suggest that you apply top coat every other day (or more often depending on your exposure to the sun) to prevent chipping or yellowing.
Listen to your nail tech.Can't decide what length and type of enhancement you'd like? Your nail technician will be more than happy to make a suggestion. For example, if you're hard on your nails because you work on a computer or do heavy work, shorter nails may be your best option.
Call in sick.If you have a contagious skin or nail condition, wait until it clears before visiting the salon again. If symptoms persist, make an appointment with a dermatologist. If unsure about nail condition ask one of our nail technicians and they will advise you.
Don't take them off.If you decide you no longer want to wear nail enhancements, do not take them off yourself. Picking and pulling the nails off will damage your natural nail, rip layers from your nail plate, and make regrowth a long, painful process. Your nail technician can safely remove nail enhancements.
