Preparation is key in everything we do, and a manicure is no different.
Many nail techs will do a great job of filing and shaping your nails, much better than you can do yourself. We are used to shaping your nail efficiently and evenly, and we have the tools to be able to do this.
So after filing your nails you might think that they are ready for the gel polish application.
But as we file your nails, we are also assessing their condition and looking for signs of breakage or splitting, or anything else that could compromise the quality of your manicure.
Any rogue cuticles can be pushed back at this point, giving a good nail surface to work with.
E-files (electric files) can be used at his stage, although I prefer to use a manicure file. Some nail techs will also file the surface of the nail - this is something I won’t do!
I have had a few manicures where the filing of my nail surface has made my nails incredibly sensitive, but it also weakened my nails to an extent where I had to let them grow out over a period of several months to allow them to recover.
I gave this step a lot of consideration before removing it from my process. I don’t want to hurt my clients!
But I also found out that not every nail is the same, in the same way as no face is the same.
But I also found out that:
Nails have wrinkles!
Yes, just like our skin nails can become wrinkled with age. Although please don’t assume that your bumpy nails are just wrinkled as there are other reasons that can cause imperfections in the nail, so if in doubt always consult a medical professional. Your nail tech will not continue your manicure if there is any doubt regarding the good health of your nails.
But if your nails have wrinkles there is really no need to file them out! The products I use - base coat, colour, top coat - are all self-levelling, meaning they will smooth out any bumps on the nail.
Which in turn means that I can offer a gentle experience to your nails, while also giving you a great manicure!
If you have any questions concerning any part of your manicure, please do ask.
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