Problem cuticles and prep?

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MissKeelyfx

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Hi.
I am praised for my nail art and for the length of time my gel polish nails stay on but I know I need to focus more on cuticle work.
I do the basics but I get a lot of clients who don't actually look after their hands.

Can anyone give me tips on how long to spend on tidying up the skin around the nails and how to cope with problem nails.

Ive attached a stock photo of a typical bad nail client I sometimes get and then a image from a Russian nail tech who always does amazing cuticle work. She did post a video of her cutting away the skin from around the whole nail which I'm not sure about doing.

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I get a Lot of clients with hang nails too and I cut what I can away but it's always so hard.

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How can I achieve this?
Without spending too much time so I can just do it before a regular nail art appointment and not adding an extra cost?
 
I'm attaching a link to a video by fingernailfixer. It explains true cuticle and how to remove.



Cuticle work is part of any professional nail treatment and I wouldn't charge extra for it. Also, send your client home with a good cuticle oil. Clients have to do their part, too.

Hope this helps! :)
 
Maybe if they have bad cuticles and they are your regulars, you could give them a little "added extra" every few visits and soak and treat their cuticles in order to get a clean finish on them. You spend as long as you need to, no time frame can be given as all clients differ, but I do find if you try cut the excess cuticle in one strip rather than making loads of cuts into it, it will look neater. Also, I find the metal cuticle pushers are far better than a normal hoof stick. I agree too that you should suggest them buying a cuticle oil from you to apply morning and evening or as needed.
 
I'm attaching a link to a video by fingernailfixer. It explains true cuticle and how to remove.



Cuticle work is part of any professional nail treatment and I wouldn't charge extra for it. Also, send you client home with a good cuticle oil. Clients have to do their part, too.

Hope this helps! :)

Brilliant upload, thanks for posting xx
 
How about when the client has cracked skin around the nail and hangnails?
 
That video was very helpful. I was never taught about a curette and that extra step may be what's needed to get my polish laying right at the eponichyum.
 
I read that coconut oil is good cuticle oil also and it's natural.
 

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