Properly applied product will shrink when cured and create an airtight seal. Mechanical forcing
of product through extreme pressure, picking or nipping rough edges will result in lifting. Use a
240 grit file to remove rough edges or blend any lifting into the natural nail plate. Holding the
file flat to the area of lift, gently file in the direction of the lifted material until the area of lift is
removed. DO NOT OVER FILE! Over filing removes vital nail plate layers and will weaken the
natural nail foundation. To re-seal the product, massage a drop of oil into the nail surface, then
buff to a dull shine with the 360 grit buffer. You may also choose to file to a high shine with a
three way buffer.
When changing a polish between appointments, remove polish with regular polish remover and
a lint free cotton or gauze wipe. I recommend using a remover that has acetone in it because it
breaks the polish down quicker and wont weaken the nail; with non-acetone polish remover, it
requires more time to soften polish, which can result in your acrylics softening and weakening
on the surface layer. After the enamel has been removed, wash hands and scrub nails with a
soft toothbrush or a nail brush. Apply the cuticle oil to the product surface and massage into
the cuticles and overlay. Using a 360 grit buffer, buff the oil into the nail surface to re seal the
product. Buff to a high shine with a 3 way buffer or apply one thin coat of base coat, 2 thin
coats of enamel, and a thin application of topcoat, allowing the layers to dry between coatings.
Fungus infections are caused by air-borne spores (pseudomonas bacterium) that have become
trapped between the overlay and the nail plate layers. These spores require food to eat and
moisture to grow. The nail plate layers contain contaminates along with the natural oil and
moisture. Should any lifting occur between visits, buff away the area of lift. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO GLUE THE AREA OF LIFT. Most instant glues are not moisture resistant. Instant glue also sets
up the instant it is exposed to air. The glue CANNOT reseal lifted material and may incorporate
air borne bacteria or spores into the area of lift. The bacteria or spores will be trapped between
the nail plate and the overlay, utilizing the natural nail contaminates as food and the moisture
to grow. The results are a greenish brownish stain on the nail plate, which is the by-product of
the infection. Should any area of life be too large to remove by filing, or visible discoloration is
present, please call for a nail repair appointment.
To prevent the spread of communicable of infectious disease, never share your files or
implements with others, whether at home or in the salon.
Your personal implements can be purchased from almost anywhere.
Keep them in a clean, dry storage container between uses. Sanitize files and implements after
each use with at least 70% alcohol.
Wear gloves when performing household chores, working in the garden or whenever you use
cleaning solutions of any kind.
Most household cleaning solutions contain chemicals that will affect
the overlay and result in service breakdown. Some household pest-control sprays contain a
chemical that may actually melt the surface of the overlay and compromise the integrity of the
product.
~Created By: Brittany NailDiva Johnson~