Hi,

I was just wondering what is the best way to sculpt on someone with nails that turn up? I was always taught you should tip nails that turn up however my client is very fussy. She refuses to have tips and will only have acrylic sculpts plus my first instinct is to remove as much of the free (turned up) edge as possible however she says that filing her natural nail goes through her so I have to limit that to a minimal amount.

I was just wondering whether there are ways to position the form to sculpt on as I am appying the white acylic and then when it comes to shaping at the end the natural nail becomes visible with very little filing. Obviously there are also issues with acrylic seeping under the form eventhough I am constantly adjusting the forms to try and prevent this.

I only have one client with nails like this but I hate the awkward task and I am a bit of a perfectionist so I always seem to take longer with this lady! I'm sure I'll come across more natural nails like this so any advice appreciated!!!

Thanks

You are right that the way to the best result is to remove all of the free edge (and I mean all). If she doesn't like filing then clip most of it away and then file the last of the edge to smooth.

Butt your form right up to the end of the nail bed at the prettiest angle for her hands and then sculpt away.

It is wrong to let clients dictate everything to you. You are the professional and the way I describe will give her the strongest and longest lasting service she could have for 'ski jump' nails.

Her nails will need to be replaced about every 3 months if the ski jump is severe (and you should tell her that). If not severe, it has been known for enhancements to 'guide' the nail out of the ski jump shape over time.

Thanks Geeg,

I'll try and reason with her she is so awkward but I'll try!!