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Hope you guys can help me.
 
I have a couple of clients, they are sisters actually, and they both have short flat nail beds. The index fingers are almost concave and are quite prone to lifting. These nails are also somewhat "V" shaped instead of the more attractive "U" shape and tend to look short and wide. I'm thinking both of these issues contribute to the lifting but in addition this type of nail never looks as nice as a well shaped nail can. 

Now I have a new client (my sons new girlfriend...UH OHHHH) and she is having serious lifting issues which is what has prompted me to start this discussion.


Hopefully you guys understand what I'm trying to say and some of you have run across this problem.
Any suggestions on how to deal with the lifting and also improve the less than attractive shape. 

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Cool MemberPermalink Reply by jack on May 5, 2010 at 4:04pm
1. For the concave V shape issue, my suggestion is to overlay (fill it up with acrylic) the concave nails first, put clear tip on top of the overlay nails, then put acrylic on top of the clear tip....do a pink and white full-set to make it looks natural. (this is just simply a suggestion, i haven't use this method before)
This kind of nails are extremely vulnerable to lifting because the nail bed is extremely short. There is nothing much you can do about that part.

2.For your young new client - most of the time lifting occur because of the types of activities that you do. Too rough on your nails will lead to lifting. If that is not the case, then her hand might be oily. Solution - use nail primer...try to use two coat of crylic primers before putting on the acrylic..but dont apply too much or else it will be too hot for the client...wait 45-65 seconds between each application.....sometimes it could be the kind of powder that you use too......This is a list of factors that leads to lifting....use it as a check off list to deal with this problem....:)

Good Luck and Wish you the best...
Permalink Reply by bev houlihan on May 5, 2010 at 5:32pm
Hi Jack, I should have mentioned that I use gel only. But I guess it would be the same. Are you saying to build an arch first and attach a tip over the product. Sounds like a good idea. I'll try it and let you know how it works.
Thanks
Permalink Reply by Claudia Iacovetto on May 5, 2010 at 11:02pm
A friend of mine has those "ski slope" type of nails and she sculpts them with a coverage pink to extend her nailbeds and gives it a little extra in the apex for strength. She says she has to use a curette to get the nail plate clean because her lateral folds are so deep. Don't know if this helps, but it's a thought.
On to your son's new gf, did you take a full history when you took her on? Meds, conditions and such?
Permalink Reply by bev houlihan on May 6, 2010 at 5:42am
Hi Claudia
What is a curette?
Actually my sons gf has the very same type of nails as the other two clients so hopefully I can improve on all three of them.However, I did run down the usual check list with her and ruled that out but don't really now her well enough to rule on her habits for myself, if you know what I mean. Sometimes clients have little habits like twisting on the free edge or digging under one nail with another nail for example and they don't even realize it.
Thanks for your good advice.
Permalink Reply by Beverly Townsend on May 6, 2010 at 7:58am
Hey Bev,
(Sounds weird calling someone else Bev :)
Do you use a good cuticle remover (not just a softener) before your services? I found that using one cut out any and all lifting ('cept the time I forgot to clean it off rofl :)
Building up the concave bed first is a great idea, I had a client that had one nail damaged when she was little and I did that for her and she was ecstatic that she had a normal looking nail! Unfortunately she ended up having another accident and lost the nail completely... she laughs about it now :)
Permalink Reply by bev houlihan on May 6, 2010 at 9:23am
Hi Bev

Hi Bev
Yah that is wierd
Actually I don't, I find that it usually isn't necessary, but you are right I should have thought of that. Great advice, I'll definitely do that.
Also we are fellow Canadians and both 40+ (I viewed your chat the other day...too funny)
Thanks for your input.
Permalink Reply by Beverly Townsend on May 6, 2010 at 7:42pm
No prob, we canucks gotta stick together, not too many of us on here. :)
Permalink Reply by Claudia Iacovetto on May 6, 2010 at 9:20am
A curette is one of those tools that is usually suggested for 'toe work' it has the two different sized little 'spoons' on the ends.

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