I'm not a bio tech, however I have done toenail reconstruction so I hope my basic directions will help. Note your client does need to have at least some nail left at the base.
Push back cuticle and trim any loose hanger-oners.
Buff any reminants of the existing nail so there is no shine left.
Disinfect entire nail bed/existing nail.
Use masking tape to cover the nail bed and stretch out skin (if her side walls are flat/there are no side walls, skip this part)
Use a form and snug it up against the left over nail. You may need to tailor it. Just make sure that it is covering all the skin so that your entire false nail will be on top of it.
Go ahead with your prepping and application of a CLEAR gel. It's better to do 3 layers than one thick layer since it can't cure from underneath.
Gently and carefully slide tape and form out from under new nail once it has been cured.
Remove dispersion layer, file into shape.
Keep this toenail slightly thicker than a normal gel toe. It needs the strength. Also keep it shorter.
Either cover with a colored gel or polish it to match her other toes.
Voila! Make sure she cleans the toenail daily as it could become a breeding ground for bacteria underneath the false nail. I have a picture of a before and after I did, however now I realize I should've done a step by step one.
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