Correct nail buffer before gel polish?

[polished615]

Hello, which buffer should I use prior to gel polish application? I use Gelish, sometimes OPI, and CND says no buffing prior to application but sometimes there's particles on the nail that need smoothing. HELP[emoji17]

 

[sarahrose1994]

Just use a soft buffing block to gently remove any debris on the nail don't forget to clean the nail before applying the gel

 

[Trinity]

None. CND does not require buffing before application. If you have 'something' on the nail after PEP you need to check your PEP, if it's cuticle then you need to more cuticle work, if it's layers of nail plate then your removal methods need reviewing as there should be no damage if done correctly.

Buffing the nail before each application will thin the nail plate leading to bending, flexing, chipping, peeling and potentially pain for the client.

Most gel polish brands on the market these days don't require buffing before application

 

[polished615]

None. CND does not require buffing before application. If you have 'something' on the nail after PEP you need to check your PEP, if it's cuticle then you need to more cuticle work, if it's layers of nail plate then your removal methods need reviewing as there should be no damage if done correctly.

Buffing the nail before each application will thin the nail plate leading to bending, flexing, chipping, peeling and potentially pain for the client.

Most gel polish brands on the market these days don't require buffing before application

If there is a bit

None. CND does not require buffing before application. If you have 'something' on the nail after PEP you need to check your PEP, if it's cuticle then you need to more cuticle work, if it's layers of nail plate then your removal methods need reviewing as there should be no damage if done correctly.

Buffing the nail before each application will thin the nail plate leading to bending, flexing, chipping, peeling and potentially pain for the client.

Most gel polish brands on the market these days don't require buffing before application

if there's is bit of peeling shouldn't I remove the layers before polish? I've tried brisa smoothing and I end up with a bump under the shellac.

 

[Trinity]

If there is a bit

if there's is bit of peeling shouldn't I remove the layers before polish? I've tried brisa smoothing and I end up with a bump under the shellac.

A bit of what? If it's dead skin/debris it should come off easily with your cuticle work and dehydrator. If it's layers of nail plate then you need to check that you're not being too rough and damaging the nail plate scraping off layers. I get the odd client with one or two pieces on mabe one nail, then I will remove with one two strokes of a 240 grit abrasive, but only on the sticking up bit, not over the whole nail and not all 10 nails.

 

[Anna Ljungberg]

For weak and peeling nails I like my 360 grit file from The Edge, and for the peeling parts, just ever so gently smooth the ridge so it doesn't get caught and peel even more.

 

[polished615]

A bit of what? If it's dead skin/debris it should come off easily with your cuticle work and dehydrator. If it's layers of nail plate then you need to check that you're not being too rough and damaging the nail plate scraping off layers. I get the odd client with one or two pieces on mabe one nail, then I will remove with one two strokes of a 240 grit abrasive, but only on the sticking up bit, not over the whole nail and not all 10 nails.

What type of dehydrator would you recommend?

 

[Trinity]

What type of dehydrator would you recommend?

Which ever one is recommended by the brand of Gel Polish you are using, with CND it's Scrubfresh.