Dirt on underside of nail extension.

[wishbabe]

Hi could anyone advise me how to remove dirt on the underside of the nail extension.
I had a client who has had nail extensions and on her second visit she had done some garden work with out gloves.

I tried to clean the underside of the nail with products and a cotton wool on stick but could not get to the dirt. Its just as the nail meets the extension where you feel the click when fitting.

There is no sign of lifting but the dirt seems to have got lodged.

Would love to hear your views

 

[TIPTOP]

Hiyah
I would try a coctail stick, but be careful or failing that I would soak off and reapply as this could cause bacterial infection.

hth
SUE

 

[Seraphine]

Here's a tip for any of your clients who are into gardening (and who insist on not wearing gloves!!!):

Whether they have natural nails or enhancements, tell them to scrape their nails on a bar of soap before they start doing dirty work. The soap prevents any dirt from collecting under the free edge, and the soap cleans the nails off once they are washed after the work is done.

 

[magsham]

Hi could anyone advise me how to remove dirt on the underside of the nail extension.
I had a client who has had nail extensions and on her second visit she had done some garden work with out gloves.

I tried to clean the underside of the nail with products and a cotton wool on stick but could not get to the dirt. Its just as the nail meets the extension where you feel the click when fitting.

There is no sign of lifting but the dirt seems to have got lodged.

Would love to hear your views

soap, water, a nail brush and elbow grease!:lol: that's all that'll shift mine! xx

 

[hiba]

i will not clean that....!! they have to clean it before coming to do the nails....:irked:

 

[nailzoo]

i will not clean that....!! they have to clean it before coming to do the nails....:irked:

You mean you would turn them away ? GET REAL.... (no need to act so precious).

Clients will always err, and you have to offer them a solution, thats what we do as professionals, (then slap em around the head and educate them)

You could always drill it out (I do) then I put a layer of resin on, then use activator to create a smooth surface that muck won't adhere to (I feel another video coming on).

 

[Bev Rose]

I keep a pin in my desk drawer for this king of thing. Go gently though as you don't want to pierce the client with it or cause lifting by using too much pressure. A cocktail stick is OK too, though the pin has a finer point and can get into the 'seam' better.

Then, retail them a nail brush, it's surprising how many people don't have or use one. Then advise her on how to use it - probably better whilst she's been in the bath or shower and it's had a time to soften/soak the debris a bit.

 

[Susie H]

I have a cone shaped file tip for my e-file and like Carl I use this to clean out underneath also good for the nno clients who don't like the underside to look darker. Then I give them the tip about the soap
For just plain old dirt under the nails that clients say they cant shift, well I've always added a manicure to the service and charged for it. I used to hand them the orange stick and say I didn't want to do it because I was worried about hurting them but then I thought, they are sat there on my time so why not do something so they are paying for it?
Then sell them the orange stick and the nail brush for next time:green:

 

[Christine G]

Citrus soak, warm water, and a soft toothbrush!

 

[VHunter]

You've had some good advice, and I'll have to remember the soap trick myself.:green:

When a client shows up with grimy nails, I point them to the nail brush.
I don't do "personal hygiene", I do enhancements. People don't ask their gyno to wash their 'flower gardens' for them before the exam, so I don't dig out the muck. Myself, I get freaked out gardening from the cat feces I find in there. I ALWAYS wear my gloves, whilst gardening. I know what can be found in gardens and therefor under someone's nails.... so if I won't touch it with my bare hands in the garden, I'm NOT going to touch it at my table either.

At worst, I'll quickly pass the efile underneath, then take the nail brush to dust it out.

It really stuns me how many people don't own a nail brush.
I've actually had the odd one say "what's that?"

 

[femmefan]

You mean you would turn them away ? GET REAL.... (no need to act so precious).

Clients will always err, and you have to offer them a solution, thats what we do as professionals, (then slap em around the head and educate them)

You could always drill it out (I do) then I put a layer of resin on, then use activator to create a smooth surface that muck won't adhere to (I feel another video coming on).

Yes please - I love your videos

 

[VHunter]

Forgot to mention that I have used the resin trick too. Left over from my tip-n-dip days, when I had a client who always had lift at the free edge no matter what. Then realized it helped things stay clean lol

 

[hiba]

You mean you would turn them away ? GET REAL.... (no need to act so precious).

Clients will always err, and you have to offer them a solution, thats what we do as professionals, (then slap em around the head and educate them)

You could always drill it out (I do) then I put a layer of resin on, then use activator to create a smooth surface that muck won't adhere to (I feel another video coming on).

i will drill it out then... xx video plz i like watching u doing nails...xx

 

[wishbabe]

Thanks for all your great replies. Very much appreciated.:hug:

 

[niks85]

Nail brite mite do the trick for ya. great for cleaning under nails!