Technique

Would aggressive nail buffing cause lifting?

November 03, 2006 | Bookmark +

Would aggressive nail buffing cause lifting?

Answer

Yes, if the application wasn’t properly applied near the cuticle, the pressure from the buffing near the area can force the natural nail away from the acrylic. The application surrounding the cuticle needs to be tight near the cuticle to prevent this from happening. — Lysa Comfort is president of Charisma Nail Innovations (Encino, Calif.).

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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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