Acrylic lifting

[Clawdear]

I've been a qualified nail tech for over a year now. Mostly work with gels when doing extensions. But I've recently been using acrylic as well.

But my clients acrylics dont seem to be lasting more than a week without lifting.

Is it because i smothed the nail with a 240 grit buffer? Am i supposed to use a 100/180?

 

[nailpod]

I don't ever actually listen to the theory of roughing up the natural nail at all I think it buggers it up .
And I use nsi attraction acrylic systems and my clients nails don't lift. Unless there is perhaps a medical or physical issue.

I think you might have incorrect wet to dry ratio perhaps. I definitely think this makes huge difference. And if you over file buff nails after you have done the acrylic I think this can cause lifting. My aim is to do nails basically perfectly then use a 180 file and run over to smooth off any shape issues and light buff and glaze n go.

That's my two cents worth.

Sure many nail techs out there have other ideas and tips with could help.

 

[asteropi]

Probably touching cuticles. It’s really hard to master acrylic not going on the cuticle area. Try to watch a few videos. This one helped me a lot

 

[Cindy2021]

Do you have any pics and what steps do you take?

 

[Clawdear]

Do you have any pics and what steps do you take?

No pics, but the steps i do to prep are
1. Remove cuticle/dead tissue
2. Buff the natural nail
3.Remove dust/dirt
3. apply a dehydrator
4. Apply form
5. acrylic application

 

[JojoBuller]

No pics, but the steps i do to prep are
1. Remove cuticle/dead tissue
2. Buff the natural nail
3.Remove dust/dirt
3. apply a dehydrator
4. Apply form
5. acrylic application

Do you use a primer? I dont see primer in your steps. What system are you using? Most systems require a primer between steps 4 and 5.

 

[Leggibone]

Probably touching cuticles. It’s really hard to master acrylic not going on the cuticle area. Try to watch a few videos. This one helped me a lot

I love his teachings! I can't believe I hadn't seen this vid before, thanks for sharing! I look forward to trything his technique tomorrow

 

[Helen chiwowA]

Do you use a primer? I dont see primer in your steps. What system are you using? Most systems require a primer between steps 4 and 5.

Yes totally agree unless your monomer is specifically primerless you will need a primer. I like to keep a non acid primer for most clients and a acid based for problem lifters. Not using primer is almost certainly why you are seeing lifting.