Do acrylics ruin your natural nails?
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It depends on how good the nail technician is. If they are skilled and use good products in the manner for which they are intended they it shouldnt damage your natural nails.
Do you know the nail tech you're going to?
Do you know the nail tech you're going to?
No but i know she is fully booked all the time and her pics of nails look amazing whats she does and she does post about what causes bad nails to teach and inform clients etc, what am i to look out for she wont have to use one of them electric drill things will she x
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MissOwen
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Find and pay for a good quality nail tech. Although high prices do not always indicate a good tech, its more likely that they will be charging a fair price.
If you find a good tech, you should be fine. Enhancements can temporarily dehydrate you nails but its usually kept to a minimum by using a good quality cuticle oil and correct removal if required.
Make sure she gets you to fill in a consultation form and gives you aftercare advice and that you follow it :biggrin: xx
Maz101
1st place winner at Nailympia 2016
Acrylic doesn't damage your nails, bad technicians damage nails.
and because unfortunately there are loads of non trained or not properly trained people out their doing nails, you hear about lots of horror stories.
Just make sure to go to a good salon and technician and follow all the aftercare, your nails will be fine and just the same as they were before when the acrylics removed.
and because unfortunately there are loads of non trained or not properly trained people out their doing nails, you hear about lots of horror stories.
Just make sure to go to a good salon and technician and follow all the aftercare, your nails will be fine and just the same as they were before when the acrylics removed.
Why not ring her or go in and speak to her and voice your concerns? I would be quite happy if a client did this.
You could check who she is trained with and ask if she has insurance. Don't be afraid to ask questions! As someone who is trained with CND and uses high quality products I am always happy when a client shows interest in making sure they are getting the best service
You could check who she is trained with and ask if she has insurance. Don't be afraid to ask questions! As someone who is trained with CND and uses high quality products I am always happy when a client shows interest in making sure they are getting the best service
siobrennan
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I have had acrylic enhancements on for pretty much the past 2 years, just taken a set off yesterday and my nails are perfectly healthy. If they are done properly, looked after and removed correctly you have nothing to worry about 
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blossom
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It's so difficult for the public to recognise what is a good nail tech.
For a start, I would be wary of anywhere using a nail drill or efile as unless you are in extremely good hands you are very vulnerable. Plus, if they are using the wrong kind of acrylic (MMA) they will for definite be using a drill because these nails set like concrete and you won't touch them with a handfile. Have a read on MMA and look out for telltale signs like unmarked bottles (why, if you use a reputable brand, would you decant into an unmarked container? My Ezflow bottles and powders are out for all to see).
You need a tech who is using EMA, not MMA. Only one letter different, but oh boy what a difference! They won't show you the small print on the bottles, but you could ask.
You might feel uncomfortable asking that question but my honest opinion would be that a good tech using a decent product line WOULD NOT MIND IN THE SLIGHTEST, I know I wouldn't.... it's such a breath of fresh air when people are a little bit educated about nail products. You could also ask if they are going to "rough up" your natural nail when they apply the acrylic.... the answer you want to hear is that they are going to use no more than a 240 grit block, but that's a bit detailed so look for confirmation that it's going to be gentle.
Ask what product line they use, too, CND and Ezflow are excellent, I'm not going to badmouth any product lines but I can vouch for these two, Ezflow because I use it, and CND because . . . . . well, because it's CND lol
Lastly I would ask for an experienced tech, don't be a cheapskate and book in with the trainee unless you are prepared for "teething troubles" .... not knocking trainees, though, we have all been there, but it has to be said if you want a trouble free set there is a much higher chance of getting one from a tech with a few years' experience.
Whoever would have thought having your nails done could be so complicated?
AHHHH
and just to finish off
DON'T DON'T DON'T PICK THEM/PULL THEM OFF, IT WILL TAKE LAYERS OF NAIL PLATE WITH IT AND WILL BE NOBODY'S FAULT BUT YOUR OWN .....have a proper removal done or message me and I'll talk you through it step by step if you want to remove them yourself, believe me it's worth getting it done properly though xx
For a start, I would be wary of anywhere using a nail drill or efile as unless you are in extremely good hands you are very vulnerable. Plus, if they are using the wrong kind of acrylic (MMA) they will for definite be using a drill because these nails set like concrete and you won't touch them with a handfile. Have a read on MMA and look out for telltale signs like unmarked bottles (why, if you use a reputable brand, would you decant into an unmarked container? My Ezflow bottles and powders are out for all to see).
You need a tech who is using EMA, not MMA. Only one letter different, but oh boy what a difference! They won't show you the small print on the bottles, but you could ask.
You might feel uncomfortable asking that question but my honest opinion would be that a good tech using a decent product line WOULD NOT MIND IN THE SLIGHTEST, I know I wouldn't.... it's such a breath of fresh air when people are a little bit educated about nail products. You could also ask if they are going to "rough up" your natural nail when they apply the acrylic.... the answer you want to hear is that they are going to use no more than a 240 grit block, but that's a bit detailed so look for confirmation that it's going to be gentle.
Ask what product line they use, too, CND and Ezflow are excellent, I'm not going to badmouth any product lines but I can vouch for these two, Ezflow because I use it, and CND because . . . . . well, because it's CND lol
Lastly I would ask for an experienced tech, don't be a cheapskate and book in with the trainee unless you are prepared for "teething troubles" .... not knocking trainees, though, we have all been there, but it has to be said if you want a trouble free set there is a much higher chance of getting one from a tech with a few years' experience.
Whoever would have thought having your nails done could be so complicated?
AHHHH
and just to finish off
DON'T DON'T DON'T PICK THEM/PULL THEM OFF, IT WILL TAKE LAYERS OF NAIL PLATE WITH IT AND WILL BE NOBODY'S FAULT BUT YOUR OWN .....have a proper removal done or message me and I'll talk you through it step by step if you want to remove them yourself, believe me it's worth getting it done properly though xx
salj
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This just made me think 'guns don't kill people, rappers do!" hehehe. Sorry. /hijack.
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mizzy_dizzy
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I use an E-file , But I can allso hand file just as well,
if they do use one the main thing I would say Is dont let them use it on your natral nails , and you dont feel comfy about it at all ask if they will hand file , I would not be offended if someone asked me
blossom
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I use an E-file , But I can allso hand file just as well,
if they do use one the main thing I would say Is dont let them use it on your natral nails , and you dont feel comfy about it at all ask if they will hand file , I would not be offended if someone asked me
Totally agree mizzydizzy, I wasn't meaning to diss efiles or their users, just point out that until you know a salon/tech better it is impossible to tell at first whether you are in experienced hands or not :biggrin:
