Technique

How do I keep acrylic nails from popping off my client with sweaty hands?

February 07, 2006 | Bookmark +

I have a client whose hands sweat like crazy. I put a full set on her and in two weeks they just popped off like nothing. I am using OPI Absolute with primer and Bond-Aid and they just keep coming off. Do you have any advice?

Answer

Due to the excessive sweat, the nails are very moist. Often, switching to a different product system will solve the problem. The most efficient way to do this would be to alternate fingers with different product systems. For example, try OPI Clarité on several fingers, and OPI MicroWrap on others. Not every product is right for every client’s specific needs and nail conditions. — Eleanor Victor is supervisor of technical support for OPI Products.

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How can I prevent lifting when my client's hands are constantly in water?

I have a client who is in the medical field so her hands are constantly in water. She has me keep the length of her acrylic nails short. No matter what I do, she always has at least one nail that comes off, and she always has lifting and gets water under the acrylic. I prep the nails correctly, I have a cuticle bit to clean the cuticle area, and I wipe the nail with alcohol, dehydrate the nail, and prime the nail. What should I do?

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