Painting short nails with high hyponichium

[DinkyPinky]

I haven't been doing nails for that long and I have just had a client with really short nails almost no free edge and really high hyponichiums so there is no space under the free edge. I did a shellac manicure and found it really tricky, I used a brush and orange stick to wipe of any product that got on the skin but I'm not 100% happy with them and am concerned that they won't last as it was difficult to seal the free edge. I wondered if anyone had any useful tips ??

 

[geeg]

I haven't been doing nails for that long and I have just had a client with really short nails almost no free edge and really high hyponichiums so there is no space under the free edge. I did a shellac manicure and found it really tricky, I used a brush and orange stick to wipe of any product that got on the skin but I'm not 100% happy with them and am concerned that they won't last as it was difficult to seal the free edge. I wondered if anyone had any useful tips ??

They will last don't worry.

We don't seal the free edge to make the Shellac last but to make it look nice!! lol

If you get Shellac on the skin you can also remove it with a brush dipped into some D.Sperse or alcohol or Nail Fresh or even ScrubFresh.

 

[DinkyPinky]

Thanks Geeg. I did use d-sperse on my brush for straying product. I keep thinking I have got painting down to a tea and then someone comes along with another type/shape of nail that I have never seen before and it throws me off a little. When you first started Geeg and you weren't 100% happy with a set of nails would you highlight anything to the client or not?

 

[geeg]

Thanks Geeg. I did use d-sperse on my brush for straying product. I keep thinking I have got painting down to a tea and then someone comes along with another type/shape of nail that I have never seen before and it throws me off a little. When you first started Geeg and you weren't 100% happy with a set of nails would you highlight anything to the client or not?

Absolutely I did not ..:lol: Do you think I'm nuts?? lol I don't give clients the ammunition to load their gun and then fire it at me.

Clients do not see what you see. Most technicians even do not see what you see and the more you develop your 'eye' the MORE faults you will see not less. As long as we always strive for perfection you will always nearly be there which is more than good enough in whatever you do.

 

[DinkyPinky]

Thank you so much Geeg I really needed that little boost today. I am so glad I didn't say anything now, of course you are right. :hug:

 

[geeg]

We all need a little boost every now and again. Glad I provided it!! :lol:

Sometimes the most you can do is improve the look of the client's hands and nails .. sometimes you just can't make them pretty. You have to learn to live with that. It takes allot more than longer nails or smoother nails to make pretty hands.

 

[An*Gel]

Here's a pic from the Shellac lovers group posted by franjess

It might help :hug:

http://www.salongeek.com/groups/she...nd-nail-cap-without-getting-shellac-skin.html

 

[deanosnana]

Hi, I purposely didn't seal my free edges a few Shellac-ings ago and the Shellac held up beautifully! HTH!

 

[DinkyPinky]

Without sounding like a bighead Geeg I have really good nails so when painted or minx'd they do look fab. I think some clients expect their nails to look like mine when they leave which I would love to acheive for them but it's just not possible with some nail types. Like you said, I have to learn to live with that!

An*gel I was thinking of trying something very similar out when I was trying to nod off to sleep last night. I just need to find some of those french manicure stickers now! Thank you for posting the link xx

Before Geeg put me right I thought 'sealing the free edge' was to prevent wear along the free edge! :o