Could showering after doing my set be causing lifting

[Chic*digits]

I've been noticing that when I do new sets or fills on myself that I'm getting some lifting around the edges on one of my hands. I usually do a dry quickie manicure before I work on my fingers to clean them up, but I don't soak them because I know this can cause lifting. When I'm finished I usually jump into the shower immediatly to clean up and get all the dust and product off of me. I'm thinking that might be causing the lifting? It usually takes me a good 4-5 hours to finish both hands, so most likely by the time I'm finished with the second hand and getting in the shower, that my first hand had already set enough. I wanted to find out if taking a shower after a set is a big well-known no-no. It would be nice to know so I can pass the info on to my clients if they have problems with lifting also.

 

[loubylou]

Is the lifting on your dominant hand ?
if so it is more likely down to the fact that we don't apply the same amount of pressure and the same angle when doing zone 3 on our dominant hand because we are not used to using the other hand hth :hug:

 

[Chic*digits]

Is the lifting on your dominant hand ?
if so it is more likely down to the fact that we don't apply the same amount of pressure and the same angle when doing zone 3 on our dominant hand because we are not used to using the other hand hth :hug:

Well the lifting is around the base of the nail, by the cuticle areas. Thats why I was thinking that my natural nail might be soaking up moisture. But ya it is on my dominant hand. I do try to pat down the product, but I'll try putting some extra attention around those areas when applying the l&p

 

[loubylou]

Well the lifting is around the base of the nail, by the cuticle areas. Thats why I was thinking that my natural nail might be soaking up moisture. But ya it is on my dominant hand. I do try to pat down the product, but I'll try putting some extra attention around those areas when applying the l&p

This area is what a lot of us call zone 3 hun,
as it is your dominant hand that you are having the problems with i am pretty sure that this is the answer,
but you could apply some cuticle oil before your shower to repel the water if you still think that is adding to the problem, hth :hug:

 

[akaza]

Hi,

If you are having problems on your dominant hand, it could also be beacause you have not sealed it properly around the cuticle. Not all of us can do a perfect job on our dominant hand! I always spend more time on my dominant hand, making sure I seal it well, so that I dont have to spend extra time the following day fixing lifting problems!

 

[NaNa S]

make sure you file well around the cuticles really good and use gel as your finish coat, (gel is non porous) and don't forget to rub your cuticles with oil, this might help keep most of the water away...

HTH :hug:

 

[geeg]

Water does not cause enhacements to lift if they are bonded to the nail in the first place.

Probably lifting is due to working with your non dominant hand (as has been said). It is awkward for most people and they usually do not do the best precision work in the cuticle area.

Work slowly and carefully on your dominant hand using small beads of product so you don't get yourself into trouble in the zone 3 area. Small beads is the trick you need to learn when you hold the brush in your non dominant hand. :hug:

 

[VHunter]

I NEVER get lift on my 'left' hand, but do occasionally get it on my right (dominant) hand.
I know that I have the devil of a time applying my gel to that hand (and painting, and filing it too), and sometimes inadvertently touch the eponychium because my lefty shakes a bit.
I use my dotter to slide it along the eponychium to make sure it's not touching, but sometimes miss some (do my own nails usually around 10-12 at night.. sooo...)

What helps is resting my left hand on the 'wrist rest' so that it's still suspended above my right hand, but supported so that there's less jiggle.
I have found that since doing it this way, I have less issues with my left hand because I'm not struggling as much to hold it steady and can focus more on what I'm doing.


My wrist rest is higher than the 'rolls' or the 'cushioned bars' that are on tables, and looks like this

hth's
:hug:

 

[Chic*digits]

Thanks! I appreciate the feed-back! I'm making a mental note of all the tips you guys have given me :hug: