Aftercare

-make sure your nail length is suitable to your life style, if their too long, this could lead to trauma from things like tapping them/banging/knocking them on things, which then could lead to your next manicure not lasting as long as usual -Not every shape, suits everyone, as in square nails for example if you work on a computer typing away all day could cause lifting on the corners of the free edge, trying the almond shape, could fix this problem.. -If you notice lifting at the free edge (tip) of your nail after a few appointments, and you follow the after care given, it may be that the shape you currently have (mostly square) may not be suitable for you, it may be time to try a different shape, like almond/oval

-This causes trauma to your natural nails as when you peel off your gels your also taking tiny bits of the top layer of your natural nails with the gel, therefore your next set may not last as long, an will get more lifting and chipping, it’s basically an evil cycle of more breakage and trauma to the natural nails

-Builder gel/Hard gel/Extentions/Toe nail reconstruction all need regular maintenance make your manicure look fresh again and to correct the structure of your nails. As your nails grow, the highest part of your nails (the apex) moves, therefore leaving it too long inbetween appointments can actually cause damage and weaken you’re nails, the structure needs regular maintenance every 3 weeks, 4+ weeks and the possibility of trauma to your nails is higher! -Book your appointments in advance to make sure you have the time slot that suits you, and keep your natural nails healthy and strong

Apply Cuticle Oil -Cuticle oil should be applied 2-3 times a day, an definitely is more important in winter with extra use of the heating in your home and the cold, which causes the skin the be dryer and can lead to ore lifting than usual -Cuticle oil is essential for keeping your manicure looking as pretty as possible. Keeping the skin/cuticle hydrated, aswell as the nail plate, which can help prevent lifting& hang nails. -Cuticle oil also helps promote growth, it should be applied all around the edge of your nail from the cuticle, the sides and underneath the tip

-Washing up gloves while cleaning & doing the dishes protects your manicures from the chemicals in the cleaning products that can course lifting and chipping, by breaking down the bonds between the natural nails and the gel products, also leading to weaker/brittle nails -Winter gloves when it’s cold, to help your nails from getting too dry as going from a warm house to the cold outside can cause the skin to be drying round your nails an can also lead to lifting

- Treat your nails like jewels not tools, and use tools to open parcels, cans, sellotape and lots of other things instead of using the tips of your nails, that can cause damage to your manicures!