L&P over Gel?

[Peppercorn Nails]

Just a quickie as feel like poo

I have a new client coming tomorrow who currently has gel enhancements on. Do I need to remove these totally or can I apply my L&P as a rebalance (as you know I'm all CND). If I can, please can you take me through the steps.

Thanks very much
Dellie the sick girl ukeoff:

 

[Mrs Geek]

...hope you're not uke: too much!!! You can R/B over the gel; you may get a different look - I used to get rid of everything and re-do on any new client - didn't want any suprises :shock: 2 weeks later!! Otherwise you will have to buff the Gel off - not nice for you or client but at least you know your job will be kick-a**!!! 8)

 

[Anna from Toronto]

So far everyone that had "gel" nails from NSS salons (and other salons too) actually had MMA or L&P with a gel coat over it..they paid more for this "gel" and they were told that they are getting more healthy product....("because acrylic ruins the nails" :shock: :shock:, they were told that to boot!!) ...don't even get me started :evil:
Nothing wrong with L&P of course, but thats like selling you a tea and telling you it's a coffee..and charging more.
You had to see the expression on their faces when they saw a pot of "honey like" gel... (what is THAT???!!)
It's very sad...how unprofessional some "salons" can be

Anyway..going back to your question..just file it thin and rebalance as usual...unless.......it is a rubber based gel (like a Calgel or Bio), then I would recommend soaking that off and starting from the scratch

 

[Peppercorn Nails]

There's me worrying an all.........there's she only gone and picked the buggers off

Anyway, saved me having to buff, buff, buff. I'd sort of decided to wait and see what they looked like as she had only had them on for just over 2 weeks.

Thanks for the advice though
A no more dicky tummy Dellie