nails aftercare
your nails are jewels not tools
I know you will absolutely LOVE your nails and whether you have chosen traditional polish Vinylux™ for 7 days wear Shellac™ Gel Polish for 14 days wear, Après™ Full Cover Tips or Plexi™ Gel Enhancements for 14-21 days wear I expect your nails to last flawlessly as long as you give them a little care and attention during that time.
cnd™ plexi™ gel enhancements
Your enhancements are strong but not unbreakable.
Use SolarOil™ or another cuticle oil at least twice a day every day especially at night before going to bed. I retail SolarOil™ from £3.25, this helps to avoid brittleness and possible cracking and takes care of your nails. Your Plexi™ Gel Enhancements will need rebalancing every 2 to 3 weeks depending how quick your nails grow or be professionally removed by me. There is a charge for Enhancement removal.
If you have had length added to your nails, please make sure that you approach things a little more slowly than usual. Please remember if your new nails are longer than before, you will not be able to press things with the end of your finger; it will be your new nail that comes into contact first! If you do have an accident and crack or break one or more of your nails, contact me on 07951002684 and if necessary, send me a photo. I will make sure that your broken nail is mended as soon as possible. There is likely a small charge for repairs. If you remove your nail/s before I can see them, you will be charged full price to replace any nails that you remove yourself.
cnd™ shellac™
Shellac™ is pretty indestructible however you have to look after your nails by adding a little protection to your nails if doing tough jobs like household cleaning and gardening, hobbies that are rough on your hands or using harsh chemical products without wearing gloves; doing these things without protection can damage your Shellac™ manicure. If something you have done has caused a chip or lifted an edge of your Shellac™ manicure, please do NOT pick or pull at the area, as this will cause any damage to increase. Please contact me on 07951002684 so that I can assess the nail and decide if a repair is necessary. Please note that repairs will be chargeable.
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Please use SolarOil™ at least twice a day especially at night before going to bed to replace lost moisture to your skin and nails and to keep Shellac™ flexible. I retail SolarOil™ from £3.95. It is also beneficial to use hand and body lotion daily. Regularly using aftercare products will substantially prolong the life of your Shellac™ manicure and keep your natural nails and the skin surrounding them healthy, moisturised and flexible. Relative to your life-style and activity level, your Shellac™ manicure will need fortnightly maintenance as there will be obvious re-growth. At this point I can either reapply Shellac™ to your nails (removing existing Shellac™ and re-applying a fresh new colour) or I can remove the Shellac™ completely which takes a brief 15 minutes with no charge if this was applied by me. If you do decide you want to remove your Shellac, please call me and let me do it safely for you. Incorrect removal at home may damage the surface of your nails.
aprés™ full cover tips
Use SolarOil™ or another cuticle oil at least twice a day every day especially at night before going to bed. I retail SolarOil™ from £3.25, this helps to avoid brittleness and possible cracking and takes care of your nails. Your Après™ Gel Tips will need removing every 3-4 weeks depending how quick your nails grow. You can then choose whether to have a new set applied or to leave your nails bare. There is a charge for Après removal if you are not having a new set applied.
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Please approach things a little more slowly than usual as your tip will be the first thing to come into contact with things not your finger. If you do have an accident and crack or break one or more of your nails, contact me on 07951002684 and if necessary, send me a photo. I will make sure that your broken nail is mended as soon as possible. There is likely a small charge for repairs. If you remove your nail/s before I can see them, you will be charged full price to replace any nails that you remove yourself.
cnd™ vinylux™
Vinylux™ is the Weekly polish System that defies time. It gives week long wear, has a self-adhering colour coat and gives time-enhanced durability with exposure to natural light. To ensure you get the longevity from your Vinylux™ Polish you have to partner with me by adding a little protection to your nails by wearing gloves if doing tough jobs like household cleaning and gardening, hobbies that are rough on your hands or using harsh chemical products; doing these things without protection can damage your Vinylux™ manicure. Please use SolarOil™ at least twice a day especially at night before going to bed to replace lost moisture to your skin and nails. I retail SolarOil™ from £3.25. Vinylux gets tougher with time so it will require a bit of extra work to be removed if kept on after 7 days. Vinylux™ can be removed with nail polish remover and is also available to purchase though me, both colour coats and tops coats retail at £10.00 each.