Orn8one
New Member
Hi,
I will do my best not to make this post into an essay! I will try and give as much info as possible as I really need help.
I have strong natural nails which I take care of as best I can without any training on nail care. I keep them quite long, painted them French style since the '90's, always use top and base coat and cuticle oil most days. If anything they are brittle nails rather than flaking or splitting.
I have had the occasional manicure over the years but never liked the end result and not enjoyed having my nails sawed until a recent holiday when, having forgotten to pack my varnish remover, I had a fantastic enforced manicure. I now want to have my nails done every few weeks!
The nail professional used an acrylic overlay on my nails, she said that would make my nails harder, repair one that had a wee break and ensure the French stayed white and lasted longer. All I know is that she used a dip system in a pink and white mix. It is very thin and does not show even though it is growing out although there is possibly a hairline crack on two of my nails [I guess this could be in the polish not sure] I have no idea if she used a safe acrylic or not although I did ask and she said it was fine.
The smile lines were so crisp they were a joy to look at and the manicure lasted over 2 weeks and didnt yellow like mine does after a few days, which is good going as I look after 5 stables as part of my day [gloved up of course!].
I would like to continue to have my nails done this way and need to know what type of salon product to look for and what to avoid. Also if there is any specific qualification I should expect my nail professional to have. I have read that backscratchers is good, but apart from that I am not sure what is the best thing to do. I have searched this site for nearly a week and have no idea what to do for the best.
Thank you.
I will do my best not to make this post into an essay! I will try and give as much info as possible as I really need help.
I have strong natural nails which I take care of as best I can without any training on nail care. I keep them quite long, painted them French style since the '90's, always use top and base coat and cuticle oil most days. If anything they are brittle nails rather than flaking or splitting.
I have had the occasional manicure over the years but never liked the end result and not enjoyed having my nails sawed until a recent holiday when, having forgotten to pack my varnish remover, I had a fantastic enforced manicure. I now want to have my nails done every few weeks!
The nail professional used an acrylic overlay on my nails, she said that would make my nails harder, repair one that had a wee break and ensure the French stayed white and lasted longer. All I know is that she used a dip system in a pink and white mix. It is very thin and does not show even though it is growing out although there is possibly a hairline crack on two of my nails [I guess this could be in the polish not sure] I have no idea if she used a safe acrylic or not although I did ask and she said it was fine.
The smile lines were so crisp they were a joy to look at and the manicure lasted over 2 weeks and didnt yellow like mine does after a few days, which is good going as I look after 5 stables as part of my day [gloved up of course!].
I would like to continue to have my nails done this way and need to know what type of salon product to look for and what to avoid. Also if there is any specific qualification I should expect my nail professional to have. I have read that backscratchers is good, but apart from that I am not sure what is the best thing to do. I have searched this site for nearly a week and have no idea what to do for the best.
Thank you.
