Tip cutters on natural nail...

[pinklinds]

Sounds like an odd (and possibly painful ) question but has anybody used tip cutters on the natural nail before? I have a client who has VERY long and VERY strong natural nails (free edge about 2cm) and she always wants me to cut them down prior to her manicure. Don't blame her - why do it yourself if you're paying for a manicure anyway!

I have always carefully filed her nails down but this does take quite a long time - they feel too strong for scissors so I wondered if tip cutters were a complete no no?

Thanks - Lindsay

 

[becki x]

Imo nail clippers would be the best idea,clip one side slightly then the other rather than putting undue stress on the nail by doing it in one go iykwim. Hth's

 

[geeg]

I quite agree Becki.

Use the right tools for the job. Nail Clippers.

Tip cutters are for soft plastic tips not hard keratin nail plate.

 

[pinklinds]

Thanks to you both for prompt replies. I will NOT use my tip cutters (nor ask anymore dumb questions...lol) x

 

[becki x]

It's better to ask and prevent than not ask and cause possible damage hun

 

[min11]

Thanks to you both for prompt replies. I will NOT use my tip cutters (nor ask anymore dumb questions...lol) x

Ditto Becki, also anyone else who might have thought about it will see and know. In my opinion the only dumb questions are the one that dont get asked. :hug:

 

[Bagpuss]

I asked the same question once...wouldnt know the answer unless I asked, thats why this site is the best...who would I have asked...??