Aftercare

Aftercare This is a guide on how to keep your nails looking beautiful for longer after your service. Just skip to your section for the relevant aftercare advice. Manicures DO Be especially careful in the first 24 hours after application and avoid intense heat during this period (for example saunas, hot baths, sunbeds etc) Use cuticle oil daily to keep your nails nourished, to stimulate growth and prevent lifting. Dry the hands thoroughly after washing and apply moisturiser. Always wear rubber gloves when washing up, cleaning or gardening. Always wash your hands thoroughly after being in contact with chlorine, insect repellent or sunscreen. Wear gloves when cooking with spices such as turmeric or curry powders as they can stain the nails. Dye from new jeans or newly colour hair can also stain gel polish. Always return to the salon for maintenance and removal and follow any advice given to you by your nail technician. AVOID Avoid using your nails as tools as this could lead to cracking. Instead use the pads of your fingers (for example typing). Avoid long periods of time in water (for example long baths, swimming, washing up etc). Avoid picking or peeling the product off as this could damage your natural nails. Avoid filing your nails and pushing your cuticles back, as this will break the seal of the gel and can lead to chipping. Pedicures DO Be especially careful in the first 24 hours after application and avoid intense heat during this period (for example saunas, hot baths, sunbeds etc) Use cuticle oil and moisturising lotion daily to keep your toenails and feet nourished. Always return to professional nail tech for maintenance & removal and follow any advice given to you by your nail technician. Remember dye from new jeans, socks, tights or shoes can stain gel polish. AVOID Avoid long periods of time in water (for example long baths, swimming, washing up etc). Avoid picking or peeling the product off as this could damage your natural nails. Avoid filing your toenails and pushing your cuticles back, as this will break the seal of the gel and can lead to chipping.