Lozzaboo2004
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Anyone on just now that could give me some advice about an acrylic query xx
Anyone around for some acrylic advice please
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noreenoconnor
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it might help if you post what you'd like answered [emoji12]
Lozzaboo2004
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I'm newly qualified and a girl messaged me asking for long stiletto acrylics in a nude pink. I asked to see her nails and they are badly bitten. I have said to her that I wouldn't be confident due to her nail bed being so short and the tips putting a strain etc. Do you think I'm being over cautious? I
I've attached a pic xx
noreenoconnor
CND Education Ambassador Cork
Ah nail biters, the thorn in every nail professionals side
If a client were to ask me for enhancements as a nail biter I would first explain to them that as they are nail biters there would firstly be no guarantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
Then I would explain to them that anything extended longer that the length of their nail plate is unlikely to last longer than a few days, so if their nail plates are roughly 1cm long then anything longer than 2 cms is not recommended , I would then explain that because they are a nail biter there are no garantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
Then I would explain that long stilettos are really something a client has to get used to, most clients who wear these build up the length over time as it is very hard to do everyday tasks with nails at such a long length and they are likely to break and as she is a nail biter there are no garantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
then I would mention her nails and cuticles look in poor condition and that enhancements require homecare such as solar oil and regular maintainence or she could damage her natural nails. Also she will require rebalances every 1-2 weeks at the start as nail biters have much quicker regrowth than normal ... and yep you guessed it would again tell her because she is a nail biter there are no garantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
.... However , if she really wants super long stiletto nails even though you have advised against them I would them, it's the clients choice to wear whatever she wants on her nails , just make her well aware that they probably won't last and give her other more manageable options first ... and remind her all repairs are chargeable
unfortunately you must sound like a broken record on these occasions as clients don't take the information in when only told once ...
If a client were to ask me for enhancements as a nail biter I would first explain to them that as they are nail biters there would firstly be no guarantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
Then I would explain to them that anything extended longer that the length of their nail plate is unlikely to last longer than a few days, so if their nail plates are roughly 1cm long then anything longer than 2 cms is not recommended , I would then explain that because they are a nail biter there are no garantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
Then I would explain that long stilettos are really something a client has to get used to, most clients who wear these build up the length over time as it is very hard to do everyday tasks with nails at such a long length and they are likely to break and as she is a nail biter there are no garantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
then I would mention her nails and cuticles look in poor condition and that enhancements require homecare such as solar oil and regular maintainence or she could damage her natural nails. Also she will require rebalances every 1-2 weeks at the start as nail biters have much quicker regrowth than normal ... and yep you guessed it would again tell her because she is a nail biter there are no garantees on the nails and all repairs must be paid for
.... However , if she really wants super long stiletto nails even though you have advised against them I would them, it's the clients choice to wear whatever she wants on her nails , just make her well aware that they probably won't last and give her other more manageable options first ... and remind her all repairs are chargeable
unfortunately you must sound like a broken record on these occasions as clients don't take the information in when only told once ...
noreenoconnor
CND Education Ambassador Cork
I probably should add I don't normally extend past the tip of the finger on a nail biter because they really can't cope with length no matter what they initially think 
Lozzaboo2004
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That's great thank you! They look like nightmare nails for an expert never mind someone who has only qualified! I appreciate your help xxx
Struckbyastar
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I had someone whatsapp me with a similar request and similar nails; she said she had two nail techs booked who hadn't turned up for their appointment! I asked the same question on a Facebook group.. I'm also newly qualified- I found out she'd already spoken to a lot of nail techs in my area who had refused to do her nails because she wouldnt settle for anything other than long stilettos. I offered her a very good price for a nail biters programme and she didn't even message back! I'd rather tell someone I don't feel I can do the best work on them that I would be happy with than do a substandard job x
Lozzaboo2004
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Thank you! I feel the same way. I've told her on this occasion I won't be doing her nails! Xx
