nails&toes
Active Member
Hi everyone
Although I've been signed up on this site and come and have a read through from time to time, i dont usually post.
But I just wanted to say a BIG thanks for all the info you post. I trained in manicures/pedicures & gels last year when i was made redundant and have subsequently passed by ITEC beauty and have started to build up a client base working from a treatment room at home.
The reason for the thanks is... I've recently started helping out in a local salon just for a few hours and had this rather intimidating lady for a manicure yesterday. She was complaining that I had not trimmed her cuticles and that they were tatty. Her cuticles were stuck like glue to her nail bed and I spent soooo much time trying to get them pushed back and nipped (whilst soaking and applying cuticle cream) but eventually i realised she meant the epionychium. I advised her that it was against good practice to remove that part of her skin as it was living tissue, also explaining what could potentially happen but she was not happy. I wont go into all the details but i left feeling uncertain of myself and my skills (my tutor had always given me the highest marks and encouragement for my manicures). After reading some of the 'cuticle' threads I now have my self assurance restored and know how to assert myself (home care advice for one thing) if i come across a similar client (or when!?).
Thanks again geeks!
Louise
Although I've been signed up on this site and come and have a read through from time to time, i dont usually post.
But I just wanted to say a BIG thanks for all the info you post. I trained in manicures/pedicures & gels last year when i was made redundant and have subsequently passed by ITEC beauty and have started to build up a client base working from a treatment room at home.
The reason for the thanks is... I've recently started helping out in a local salon just for a few hours and had this rather intimidating lady for a manicure yesterday. She was complaining that I had not trimmed her cuticles and that they were tatty. Her cuticles were stuck like glue to her nail bed and I spent soooo much time trying to get them pushed back and nipped (whilst soaking and applying cuticle cream) but eventually i realised she meant the epionychium. I advised her that it was against good practice to remove that part of her skin as it was living tissue, also explaining what could potentially happen but she was not happy. I wont go into all the details but i left feeling uncertain of myself and my skills (my tutor had always given me the highest marks and encouragement for my manicures). After reading some of the 'cuticle' threads I now have my self assurance restored and know how to assert myself (home care advice for one thing) if i come across a similar client (or when!?).
Thanks again geeks!
Louise
