Technique

How do I know how thick to apply acrylic?

July 28, 2008 | Bookmark +

I’m worried that I am applying the acrylic too thick in some places and then entirely too thin in others. How do you know when, “enough is enough?”

Answer

The first step is to make sure you’re following the manufacturer’s mix ratio to a tee. If you follow the instructions carefully, your product should come out balanced. Also train yourself to think of applying acrylic like you would a polish. The same techniques apply, and staying consistent with your techniques will help you improve in both applications. Another trick to remember is that you want to shape the nail with your brush and not your file. Try to get it right during the application and don’t resort to filing to smooth out imperfections. — Maisie Dunbar is owner of M & M Nails and Wellness in Silver Spring, Md.

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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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