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Some of my clients complain that their acrylic lifts too quickly from on top. How can I avoid this?

August 20, 2008 | Bookmark +

Some of my clients complain that their acrylic lifts too quickly from on top. How can I avoid this?

Answer

First I would check your nail prep. Make sure you are removing the dead tissue around the cuticle; this is the most common reason for lifting around there. Also, make sure you do not touch the acrylic to the skin. This prevents it from making a good seal and will result in lifting. Another problem could be your liquid to powder ratio. Make sure you aren’t working too wet or too dry.

— Tina Sauber-Spencer is the owner of Bahama Mamas Tanning & Nail Spa in Horton, Mich.

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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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