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a. Be gentle until the acrylic is fully hardened

You are advised to be gentle with your acrylic nails for the first 24-48 hours after they are applied. Although liquid & powder acrylic nails dry in minutes, they are not very strong until the bonding process has been completed. Oxygen can hinder the speed of the drying process so by using a cuticle oil, you can help seal the nails and speed up the curing process. Clients should use cuticle oil at as part of their nail care routine at home to keep the natural nail healthy.

b. Always remove acrylic nails properly

You are advised to remove your nails correctly with acetone nail remover. You may be able to pull off your nail, but you will certainly damage the health and quality of your natural nail.

c. Use suitable moisturisers to prevent lifting

You are advised not to use moisturiser, sun cream or tanning products which contain Lanolin or Mineral Oil. These will cause acrylics to weaken and ‘lift’.

If there are any signs of lifting or damage to the nails, it is important to advise your client to speak to you as soon as possible. Water and bacteria can accumulate under lifted nails and the effects are not very nice!

d. Maintain acrylics every 2 weeks

Finally, you are advised to have your infills or re-balance done regularly to keep your acrylic nails looking perfectly immaculate. The full set should be completely replaced at least every 6 months.

open follicles and heat can irritate the area.

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