Tips and Advice - artificial nails tips

nails inc top 10 tips to help with artificial nails:

1. never pick or bite acrylic or gel nails off, as you will take the top layer of the nail away.

2. always soak acrylic off with acetone, as it is less damaging to the natural nail. have gel nails buffed off by a professional nail technician.

3. treat your nail as jewels not tools. remember to wear gloves when washing up. (or better still get a cleaner!).

4. artificial nails need tlc. always book for infills fortnightly to keep them in peak condition so you don’t lose any!

5. if you are short of time or money, harley street ridge filler is fantastic to apply to the gap in the nails to rebalance them and hold the nail on for 2 to 3 days extra between appointments.

6. apply nails inc. cuticle oil daily to keep the natural nail underneath strong and healthy. will also make the artificial nail flexible so less prone to damage.

7. always apply a base coat like nails inc. anti staining underground to stop nail colour from absorbing into the artificial nail and to make your nail colour last longer.

8. always use non acetone nail varnish remover as acetone will dissolve the artificial nail to mush.

9. apply albert bridge top coat every other day to maintain the super high shine of first having your nails painted. polish on artificial nails doesn’t chip as easily as on a natural nail but they do lose their shine

10. aftercare kit includes:

• non acetone nail varnish remover containing geranium and vitamin e to nourish and condition all types of nails including extensions

• pink buffer to buff down your growth line between infills

• 4 way buffer to make your extensions look shiny and new

• extension file to make sure your nail edges are as smooth as silk

• rose cuticle oil to hydrate and condition the nails and surrounding sk

• nail glue for any breaks