I haven't started doing mine yet (so excise me if im completely wrong) but just wondered, are getting damaged or weakened when u cut them to length maybe?
I pep and scrub fresh before I apply the tip. Apply tip and went to go file the length down and SNAP!
This might be the issue!!! Don't Scrubfresh before you apply the tip! Your nail plate holds it for approx 30 minutes, and can STILL break down your tip, and make it brittle. I would also suggest that for clear tips to use Sealebond, it will give you faster set and better clarity.
After tip application AND prep filing, apply Scrubfresh to the NATURAL NAIL PLATE ONLY. A cut hands down pad can help make this easier, or simply fold it in half
Confused now. I thought we scrub freshed nail plate before applying tip.
I know the title says you want Geeg to answer this...but if you only wanted her advice a PM would be best
As it is.....I look at the photos you posted and I am a bit confused as there is a lot of tip on the actual nail, it looks more than there should be as the contact area on Velocity tips is quite small... A micro contact area in fact.
Did you butt the contact area up to the free edge or has it slid down over and further down the nail? That would cause problems.
In the picture with the 3 nails only the middle nail looks as though the tip is properly adhered as the other 2 you see the edge on the nail is whitish and looks as though they have lifted off the nail, and would be a nightmare to blend.
My opinion would be there is some problem when applying the tips which is causing this weakness.
My advice would be that although Gelbond is a pressure set adhesive don't press too hard down on the tip, I always have my finger under the clients and press her finger/nail up onto the tip as I press the tip down. This helps me keep the right angle and fit of the tip but still get the pressure required. Also as you press the tip keep your elbow tight in at your side as if your elbow is out then you are more likely to apply a ski jump nail tip.
I hope this helps.
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