Discoloured Natural Nail

[spn01]

What is your preferred method of removing the discoloured natural nail under the enhancement from the free edge line to the extension edge. ie NNO.
I have a few clients (those that wear their enhancements quite long) with NNO and the natural nail is discoloured. I advise solar oil however they still look "yuk".
Do you clip off the extension and sculpt a new extension or (dear I say it) drill our the natural nail from underneath the enhancement.
Or do you have any other suggestions.

Thanking you

 

[geeg]

I thin out the free edge completely (a drill is fine for doing this) until the loose product flakes off. Get the client to thoroughly cleanse the nails with 'nail brite'. Dry out the nails again thoroughly with a hair drier and ScrubFresh. Apply a form and re-sculpt the zone 1. You get practically a new nail this way. OH ... and charge extra for doing it.:green:

Most clients I find want to keep their natural nail overlay and don't take kindly to the suggestion of shortening the free edge to remove the stained nail. You know what they are like!!

 

[spn01]

Thank you Geeg, oh yes I know what they are like:lol: is "nail brite" a trademark name, I have not heard of that here in NZ. Are you able to tell me what the active ingredient is.
p.s is the drying with the hairdryer to ensure that the moisture from the "nail brite" has been evaporated/removed (what an ingenious idea).

 

[geeg]

Thank you Geeg, oh yes I know what they are like:lol: is "nail brite" a trademark name, I have not heard of that here in NZ. Are you able to tell me what the active ingredient is.
p.s is the drying with the hairdryer to ensure that the moisture from the "nail brite" has been evaporated/removed (what an ingenious idea).

Nail Brite is a slightly abrasive cream (same consistency as a bathroom cleaner lol) that smells like lemon and is made by Gena and has been sold for years and years. It is a really effective product to retail to your clients too. Use with a nail brush.

Yep .. the small hair drier never leaves my desk and any time I need to dry the nail surface after someone has needed to wash then I use it. It is quick and easy and effective. An old timers trick I guess!! lol

 

[spn01]

I will track down this "nail brite" - it sounds fab to have in the salon and retail.

Now back the the "old timers tricks":green:aka "from experience":lol:, out of curiosity do you use your hairdryer to dry out the nail after using "Cuticle Away" which has been removed with Citrus Soak and Water? before enhancing. Thanking you in advance

 

[geeg]

I will track down this "nail brite" - it sounds fab to have in the salon and retail.

Now back the the "old timers tricks":green:aka "from experience":lol:, out of curiosity do you use your hairdryer to dry out the nail after using "Cuticle Away" which has been removed with Citrus Soak and Water? before enhancing. Thanking you in advance

Yes .. I do, when doing a full set. On subsequent rebalance appointments I tend to do a dry manicure as there is never as much cuticle as on a first appointment.

If the nail is wet for any reason prior to application I use Nail Fresh and the drier, and then ScrubFresh. I have one of those intsy small Babyliss hair driers for this job... it has lasted me for years!