Flooding cuticle area

[Jlux86]

Hi geeks, so I'm in the process of qualifying nail tech but I seem to have an issue with flooding the cuticles and it's really starting to have a negative impact on me 😢 anyone have any helpful tips or advice to help me get over this, thank you much appreciated

 

[helencowleard]

Hi what products are you using? X

Perfectly Pampered Hands

 

[Belle Vie]

Check out Geeg's tutorial on perfect polishing in the articles/tutorials section.

 

[Hel2810]

Check out Geeg's tutorial on perfect polishing in the articles/tutorials section.

How do you find the tutorials please? I can't see them xx

 

[vanitybeauty1]

I find it easiest to start in the middle of the nail and push up towards the cuticle leaving a small margin so I don't touch it. Margin needs to be small though otherwise it'll look like ReGrowth. Lots of videos online that can help you x

 

[LaurenSparkles]

What are you flooding the cuticle with? Xxx

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

Hi geeks, so I'm in the process of qualifying nail tech but I seem to have an issue with flooding the cuticles and it's really starting to have a negative impact on me 😢 anyone have any helpful tips or advice to help me get over this, thank you much appreciated

Hi, firstly, if you are offering a full manicure, you should not be flooding any cuticle as all cuticle ie. non living tissue, should be gently removed. Not trying to be pedantic and I know many colleges do not teach the correct terminology but as you are in the process of qualifying, I thought I would just mention this.

I take it you mean that you are flooding the base of the nail so that the polish is in contact with the eponychium (protective skin fold at base of nail)?

Geeg does explain a very good method of applying polish. I refer to it as the 3 P's do placement of the polish 2 thirds of the way down the nail plate towards the base of the nail then push the polish towards the base to help off load some of the polish and stopping just short of the eponychium and then pulling away in the opposite direction to the free edge.

So place, push and pull. It is possible you are loading you brush with too much polish, hence the flooding.

 

[Manda79]

http://www.salongeek.com/nail-finishing-maintenance/11972-precision-polishing.html

here is a link to the tutorial for you its helped me heaps good luck !

 

[cheekychick]

Geegs tutorial is brilliant! Really helped me. Just literally get as many models that you can get your hands on and practice, practice, practice and you'll get there. Added a pic that might help a bit xx

 

[Claire@OBNMK]

Hi, firstly, if you are offering a full manicure, you should not be flooding any cuticle as all cuticle ie. non living tissue, should be gently removed. Not trying to be pedantic and I know many colleges do not teach the correct terminology but as you are in the process of qualifying, I thought I would just mention this.

I take it you mean that you are flooding the base of the nail so that the polish is in contact with the eponychium (protective skin fold at base of nail)?

Geeg does explain a very good method of applying polish. I refer to it as the 3 P's do placement of the polish 2 thirds of the way down the nail plate towards the base of the nail then push the polish towards the base to help off load some of the polish and stopping just short of the eponychium and then pulling away in the opposite direction to the free edge.

So place, push and pull. It is possible you are loading you brush with too much polish, hence the flooding.

I do this and i dont have any problems with flooding (except when the clients moves )

 

[Jlux86]

Thank you so much ladies I'm in the process of reading one of Gigi rouse books so I shall check out the link, does a lot of it come down to using a quality nail polish?

 

[lores]

Thank you so much ladies I'm in the process of reading one of Gigi rouse books so I shall check out the link, does a lot of it come down to using a quality nail polish?

A better quality polish generally has a better quality brush and a stronger pigment, which makes polishing easier with a neater edge and even colour. However knowing your polish (viscosity and coverage) means a good finish with most brands and with experience your ability to pick up any polish and create a great finish with that product will increase. Try a couple of opi polishes (a nice dark and a frosted colour) and practise as their brushes are fab x

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[USCosmetologist]

I agree with Lores. Experience really does make you a better technician. You learn to compensate for different brands and products.