Technique

What’s the difference between a “competition nail” and a “client nail”?

June 18, 2007 | Bookmark +

What’s the difference between a “competition nail” and a “client nail”? Is it the length? the C-curve? the thickness?

Answer

The difference is the thickness! The look, shape, C-curves, and depth of smile lines all can be done in both places, but the thickness is what sets them apart most. When making a salon nail for a client, you must make it to wear and hold up to everyday life. This is done with the thickness of about one to two credit cards. In doing a competition nail, you are making it for looks only. This is done with the thickness of a piece of paper. — John Hauk has ranked in the top five of NAILS Top 25 competitors’ list since 2001.

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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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