Squeaking

[Cutesteph]

soo what am i doing wrong???

i wipe the nails with a towel then use a dehydrator. im finding that all traces of oil/lotion are not removed and its making the polish go on crappy:irked:

 

[::Natasha::]

try using a small amount of acetone on the nail BEFORE using the dehydrator. also let the nail go chalky after applying the dehydrator - THEN - apply base coat & color.
HTH!!

 

[geeg]

soo what am i doing wrong???

i wipe the nails with a towel then use a dehydrator. im finding that all traces of oil/lotion are not removed and its making the polish go on crappy:irked:

Most Sanitisers/dehydrators contain acetone so there is no need to use both products.

Just take a little more time to 'scrub' each nail with the dehydrator and a lint free pad (not just wipe over) and make sure you make the extra effort to go right around the sidewalls and eponychium to remove all traces of oil that have gathered there in the grooves. This is all you will ever need to do. Takes about a minute if you spend 5 seconds per nail scrubbing.

Using soaps and water is something I do not do before polishing. I do not like to wet the nails any more than I need to before polishing. Using a nail sanitizer/dehydrator is quicker and easier and you don't have to break off while the client goes to wash. I also think the polish lasts longer when you avoid water.

 

[happysez]

I use Jessica nail products and we use a nail brush and a PH soap and scrub each nail then squeak them with a cloth. Maybe you could try using this technique and if you feel like you still want to use nail varnish remover do so. x

 

[geeg]

I use Jessica nail products and we use a nail brush and a PH soap and scrub each nail then squeak them with a cloth. Maybe you could try using this technique and if you feel like you still want to use nail varnish remover do so. x

I would never use nail varnish remover to squeak nails as it often has oil IN IT which kind of defeats the object.

 

[Doorie]

also pay attention to the product you may use to push the cuticle.

 

[happysez]

I also don't use any kind of nail varnish remover or acetone, I use a ph soap and a nail brush and I squeak with a cloth, i find this is enough.

 

[Cutesteph]

Most Sanitisers/dehydrators contain acetone so there is no need to use both products.

Just take a little more time to 'scrub' each nail with the dehydrator and a lint free pad (not just wipe over) and make sure you make the extra effort to go right around the sidewalls and eponychium to remove all traces of oil that have gathered there in the grooves. This is all you will ever need to do. Takes about a minute if you spend 5 seconds per nail scrubbing.

Using soaps and water is something I do not do before polishing. I do not like to wet the nails any more than I need to before polishing. Using a nail sanitizer/dehydrator is quicker and easier and you don't have to break off while the client goes to wash. I also think the polish lasts longer when you avoid water.

I dont like using the soap and water either and I feel acetone or varnish is a little harsh. I will try taking more time and care with the dehydrstor. Thanks:hug: