Flat Nails

[SthrnComfort]

Ok,,,so i've done a bit of searching on here and done a bit of reading on flat nails.
Most of the info I can find is to do wit a new set of enhancements. While i can get a new set looking good, sometimes i find that after awhile (couple months or more) after the clients nails start growing out, they tend to lose that nice c curve shape. what can i do here? do i have to remove them and put a new set on? if so, how do i explain this to my clients...ie why remove and then the extra cost...
I'd just like to be able to get tht nice shape back...
Any ideas will be much appreciated

 

[HeatherDavis]

Sweetie you just need to do a full rebalance and replace that pretty apex curve- No need to remove, just thin the product 50-75% and reapply.

It won't get too thick or too thin if you do it just right. If they are losing the curve you placed, you are thinning the apex out too much when you are filing-


Here is a trick to help you with your filing technique- get an egg- a BOILED one mind you, and color it with a crayon- doesn't matter what color.

Then take a 180 grit abrasive and file the crayon off. Notice that the egg is shaped rather like the nail plate? Maybe just bigger?

You aren't filing straight back and forth, you should be filing in a bit of an arc.

Try it, it will blow your mind...

 

[SthrnComfort]

Thanks Heather,,,i guess i was taking too much of the apex off. i think i am worried about it just looking to thick.
i will give the egg thing a try today!
thanks for the tips :hug:

 

[HeatherDavis]

Your very welcomeeeee- Good luck