l&p rebalance advice

[Deena]

Hi, I've got a rebalance question which I'd appreciate any advice on, please. Once you've filed it all down, it can sometimes look a bit 'Scratchy' for want of a better word on the pink and I've found it can show through on the new application. What do you guys do to eliminate this? Thanks for any suggestions in advance. x

 

[Mieke]

I personally never experienced this...i think
But if your scratches are that deep that they are visible, switch over in the end when you removed the amount that you want to lose to a finer grit.

 

[Deena]

Thanks, it's just the odd one here and there. It tends to look a bit 'Cloudy' if that makes sense? Just wondered what's doing it and thought it had to be down to the filing? I use my abrasives as per the usual routine, but there's a few that Im even tempted to buff to try to sort this issue out! Maybe it's a ratio issue though? Just thought of that one. :irked:

 

[min11]

Which grit do you use to thin down the product?

 

[Deena]

I start with a tiger on the length, a wolf and then a fox. Thing is, it doesn't happen all the time and that's what's now making me think it might be a ratio problem on occasion? Sudden moment of inspiration here! :irked:

 

[geeg]

I wouldn't think it was due to a ratio problem.

Are you sure the old product is not lifting and therefore looking a bit cloudy??

 

[Deena]

I really done think that's what it is, geeg, as the clouding is a bit further down the nail where the product was definitely sound to start with. Hmmmm back to the filing theory, although if that were the case, it should be happening more often I'd have thought, as I do the same thing with each. I'm a bit baffled, tbh, as I've only just started to encounter this problem and it's not all the time by any means. :irked:

 

[geeg]

I really done think that's what it is, geeg, as the clouding is a bit further down the nail where the product was definitely sound to start with. Hmmmm back to the filing theory, although if that were the case, it should be happening more often I'd have thought, as I do the same thing with each. I'm a bit baffled, tbh, as I've only just started to encounter this problem and it's not all the time by any means. :irked:

I was thinking pocket lifting which would be found in the area you describe. You would also not find pocket lifting on all nails. Mainly the index fingers or thumbs, but by no means always on these fingers.

Pocket lifting can also be prevelent on clients with long nail enhancements. Also on skijump nails or very thin nails. Also on nails where you have swiped the smile line and wet the nail plate in zone 2 before applying product to that area.

Any of these things sound likely?? Mix ratio does not dramatically alter the 'look' of the enhancement material in the way you describe.

 

[Deena]

I was thinking pocket lifting which would be found in the area you describe. You would also not find pocket lifting on all nails. Mainly the index fingers or thumbs, but by no means always on these fingers.

Pocket lifting can also be prevelent on clients with long nail enhancements. Also on skijump nails or very thin nails. Also on nails where you have swiped the smile line and wet the nail plate in zone 2 before applying product to that area.

Any of these things sound likely?? Mix ratio does not dramatically alter the 'look' of the enhancement material in the way you describe.

Thanks, geeg, as I've seen it on the index finger more often than not when it happens, although occasionally elsewhere. So, if you get the nail a bit wet when you're swiping the smile line, this could be a cause, too? I'll watch out for that next time and see if that's what's doing it. Thank you very much. Isn't this site great for getting the help you need!!

 

[geeg]

Thanks, geeg, as I've seen it on the index finger more often than not when it happens, although occasionally elsewhere. So, if you get the nail a bit wet when you're swiping the smile line, this could be a cause, too? I'll watch out for that next time and see if that's what's doing it. Thank you very much. Isn't this site great for getting the help you need!!

It is very important not to wet the nail plate if you swipe your smile line in ... that is why I never swipe.

Getting the nail plate wet with monomer (or anything else) is not only an overexposure hazzard, but it reduces the adhesion of the product in the area where you have wet the nail. Could be the problem if you are doing that. x

Yes, the site is the best ... thanks. x

 

[Deena]

I think that must be it, geeg. Problem solved, I reckon! xx

 

[geeg]

I think that must be it, geeg. Problem solved, I reckon! xx

I do hope so. Be meticulous with you application and press your product firmly onto a clean dry plate, and these problems shouldbe a thing of the past. This info is relevant for all systems.

 

[Deena]

Will do!!