Aftercare

Proper care is essential to maintain the appearance and health of your nails. Here are some general care tips for gel manicures: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: Apply cuticle oil regularly to keep your nails and cuticles moisturised. This is especially important with gel manicures as they can be drying to your nails. 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wear rubber gloves when washing up to avoid contact with harsh detergents, which may dehydrate the nails and skin. Do the same when gardening or doing domestic chores to avoid accidental damage. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁: High Temperatures can affect your manicure. Avoid exposing your gel manicure to prolonged periods of high heat, such as hot water 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲: Use hand cream regularly to keep your hands soft and moisturized. Keep hand cream at the kitchen and bathroom sink to remind yourself to apply it after washing. Change your hand cream depending on the season, using something richer during the winter months. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀: Ingredients like mineral oils and lanolin can cause lifting. some ingredients in sunscreens can also damage coatings. Please remember to remove any rings so that hand cream does not build up behind them and irritate the skin. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝘆𝗲: Tinted lotions, suntan creams, hair products, and highly coloured foods can stain or discolour the coatings, so thoroughly wash hands after use, or wear gloves. 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲: Drink plenty of water and keep a balanced diet to provide your skin and nails with the essential nutrients and hydration they need to be healthy. We hope this aftercare advice means you can enjoy your gel nail overlays for as long as possible, but remember they eventually grow out. It is recommended that you make an appointment at 3 weeks, not to just preventing a loss of a gel nail, it’s also about looking polished without too much regrowth.

𝗗𝗢’𝗦 *Be especially careful in the first 24 hours after application and avoid intense heat during this period (e.g. saunas, hot bath, or sunbeds). *Use cuticle oil daily to keep your nails nourished, to stimulate growth and prevent lifting. *Always wear rubber gloves when washing up, cleaning or gardening. *Always wash your hands thoroughly after being in contact with chlorine, insect repellant or sunscreen. *Always return to salon for maintenance and removal and follow any advice given to you by your nail technician. 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗧’𝗦 *Avoid long periods of time in water (e.g. long baths, swimming, washing up). *Do not use your nails as tools (e.g. screwdriver, opening boxes or cans) as this could lead to cracking. *Never pick or peel the product off as this could damage your natural nail. *Avoid filing your nails and pushing your cuticles back, as this will break the seal of the gel and can lead to chipping.

Proper care is essential to maintain the appearance and health of your toe nails and feet. Here are some general care tips for gel manicures: *Avoid wearing any tightly fitted footwear after getting your pedicure treatment done. Try to wear open-toe shoes to allow your nail coating to set properly. *Use a nourishing cuticle oil (not petroleum-based) daily. It will keep your nails, cuticles, and surrounding skin conditioned and moisturized. *Smooth rough edges of broken nails straight away with a good quality nail file, with the correct roughness for your nails. Change your socks daily. It is best advised to wear cotton socks. *Gently scrubbing your feet daily is recommended to avoid dead skin buildup and skin conditions such as athletes’ foot. *Ensure feet are thoroughly dry after washing, especially between the toes. If your feet get sweaty, foot sprays containing peppermint or citrus oil are useful to cleanse and refresh the feet during the day. *Apply moisturizing cream daily to your feet preferably after bathing when the skin is softened, or before going to bed at night. *Ensure that footwear fits properly. Foot problems such as bunions can be aggravated by incorrect footwear. *Avoid wearing high heels for long periods of time. They can cause postural problems, and increase callus formation. *Drink plenty of water and keep a balanced diet to provide your skin and nails with the essential nutrients and hydration they need to be healthy. *Moisturise your feet every night to recent the build up of dry skin