Technique

Are there any medications that affect how well acrylic nail extensions adhere to the nail?

February 07, 2006

Are there any medications that affect how well acrylic nail extensions adhere to the nail?

Answer

I don’t know of any medications that affect how well acrylic nail enhancements adhere to the natural nail plate. Proper preparation of the nail and proper application technique are the most important factors in determining how well enhancements adhere. Nails that are dehydrated or peeling may result in lifting because the surface of the nail plate is more friable [likely to crumble]. Also, extensions that are excessively long are more likely to lift due to the lever effect. — Dr. Rich

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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