Shellac help please, White spots?

[traynor]

Hi all I've been shellacing since it was launched so really confident and have had no problems... Until now, one of my regulars is concerned about the White spots which have appeared on her nails recently, I've explained that her nails are very dry and she swears she uses her cuticle oil every day twice! (she isn't using solar oil just a regular cuticle oil) she's going to see how they are at her next appt and maybe have a break from shellac! What do you all think? any advice would be appreciated. Also not sure if related but she has problems with her hair colour taking at the salon I work in which they haven't experienced either?

 

[sachi]

Hi all I've been shellacing since it was launched so really confident and have had no problems... Until now, one of my regulars is concerned about the White spots which have appeared on her nails recently, I've explained that her nails are very dry and she swears she uses her cuticle oil every day twice! (she isn't using solar oil just a regular cuticle oil) she's going to see how they are at her next appt and maybe have a break from shellac! What do you all think? any advice would be appreciated. Also not sure if related but she has problems with her hair colour taking at the salon I work in which they haven't experienced either?

I have the same issue with my moms nails and she does not use oil. I tell her too but she forgets. I think that ikt is that she does not use it.

 

[blush09]

i assume you've ruled out leukonychia?
seems strange her hair dye isnt taking either, interested to know what the others think

 

[sachi]

in my moms case it is as if she had popped off a nail and they have damage on the nail plate. missing layers of nail. and I am very careful in removing it. :irked:

 

[roo09]

I have this issue with one or two nails when removing Shellac and I am religious about my solar oil. I was wondering what age the client was as this could be hormonal. I have Thyroid issues and have had problems with hair colour on occasions.

 

[Mrs Geek]

Remember that using Shellac means a regular 2 week removal where as enhancements mean re-balancing and much less removal. What you may experience is Pseudo-Leukonychia - what does Pseudo mean?? False, Fake etc...

This is the drying out of the nail plate layers and you simply need your SolarOil and the 1200 side of the Koala buffer. You are removing oils far more now due to the 2 week colour change... nothing to worry about at all. It also helps to apply SolarOil all over the nails BEFORE removal.

Also I hope you are all removing and not soaking? The whole point of Shellac being so much more consumer friendly is the fact that we REMOVE using Shellac removal wraps or the Magis wraps and we don't soak - soaking strips oils from the nail plate big time... removal wraps concentrate on just the nail plate removing Shellac fast, effectively and not giving the customer that horrible white, chalky finger look!!

 

[sachi]

Q: Why am I seeing white spots on the nails after removal of Shellac?
A: White spots on the nail after removal of Shellac is typically due to slight dehydration of the nails.
Tips & Tricks:

• Clients should be using Solar Oil daily and repeatedly. This will help moisturize their natural nails and keep their natural flexibility. It will also help maintain the natural flexible feeling of Shellac.

• Minimize exposure of acetone by using Shellac Wraps. Soaking the nails and fingertips in a bowl of acetone is excessive exposure to acetone.

• Apply Shellac base coat thin. The thicker you use it the longer it will take to remove.

• If your clients natural nails are overly dry, try a warm Solar Oil soak. Use an oil warmer or place small bowl of Solar Oil in a larger bowl of warm water.Put just enough Solar oil to cover the tips of the fingers. Soak for 5 min after application of Shellac

• When dry spots are found on natural nail after Shellac removal, apply SolarOil and buff with 1200 grit buffer such as CND Koala Buffer. In mild cases, Shellac can then be reapplied. In more severe cases, the client should take a break from wearing Shellac for a few weeks.

• To remove any residual Shellac use an orangewood stick to gently scrape the nail. Do not use metal or hard plastic. Improper scraping may cause damage to the top layer of natural nail, thus making the nails more prone to dehydration.

• Immediately after Shellac removal, wash the client’s hand with plenty of water using mild soap. Strong soap or detergents are also sources of dehydration.

• Do not buff the natural nail prior to application. The top layer of the natural nail is normally more dense or less porous than the other layers and acts as a protecting layer, preventing solvents from penetrating the natural nail and causing excess dehydration. :hug:

 

[Mrs Geek]

Ha - good to see my info is on par!!!! :idea::!::lol:

 

[JuicyLucy]

• If your clients natural nails are overly dry, try a warm Solar Oil soak. Use an oil warmer or place small bowl of Solar Oil in a larger bowl of warm water.Put just enough Solar oil to cover the tips of the fingers. Soak for 5 min after application of Shellac

:hug:

I am wondering if you could do this by dropping oil on the pad of a clean removal wrap? It would take a lot less oil and heat is generated by the client's finger.

 

[geeg]

I am wondering if you could do this by dropping oil on the pad of a clean removal wrap? It would take a lot less oil and heat is generated by the client's finger.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

 

[traynor]

Thanks so much for all your helpful information, this is why I love salon geek. I'm on the case and will sort her nails out for her with all your great ideas.

 

[Nail Perfection]

I have this problem with 2 of my clients, both have been having shellac since last summer fortnightly. I now believe it could be an age related issue. Both these clients are over 50, one early 50's the other 70.

With my 50 (ish) client we have had to take breaks for up to 6 weeks. She is having a break at the moment. I know that after the menopause, dry skin, hair, nails etc is very common due to hormone changes. I also discovered that this client only drinks about to cups to fluid a day! My advise to her this time was to increase her fluid intake, use her solar oil twice a day instead of once and she is going to start taking skin, hair and nails supplements.

 

[cmorcom]

Hi, could I solar oil then use the 1200 file before re application? Or would this cause a problem with the longevity of the shellac? Thanks

 

[geeg]

Hi, could I solar oil then use the 1200 file before re application? Or would this cause a problem with the longevity of the shellac? Thanks

It would definitely cause adhesion problems. Best thing clients can do is to use their SolarOil every day as instructed