Technique

If I’m applying polish over acrylics, do I need to apply base coat before I put polish on?

November 01, 2008 | Bookmark +

If I’m applying polish over acrylics, do I need to apply base coat before I put polish on?

Answer

I always apply a base coat because it prevents staining of the enhancement, and it helps make removing the polish easier. I also feel that applying a base coat before polish gives the finished nail a smoother, more professional look. — Jolene Brodeur is a celebrity manicurist and CND education ambassador.

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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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