Our nail technician has given you a great set of nail enhancements and you’re set to come in for an appointment in a couple of weeks. Is that all there is to it? Not quite. The following are some key pointers
to help you care for your nails at home.

• Let your nail tech do her job. If you break a nail or if a nail begins to lift, schedule a repair appointment. Do not attempt to fix the nail yourself. Improperly gluing down a loose nail can cause moisture to become trapped between the nail and the enhancementand possibly cause an infection. Do not bandage a broken nail as bandages may also trap moisture. Do not take down the length of your enhancements as this will throw off the balance of the nail and may make the nail look bulky. 
• Treat your nails like jewels. Protect your investment by wearing gloves when gardening or exposing hands to water for extended periods of time. Do not put upward pressure on your nail tips, use a can opener to pop tops. Do not use your nails like a tool.
• Add some extras. We may suggest that you apply top coat every other day (or more often depending on your exposure to the sun) to prevent chipping or yellowing. Cuticle oil is also a daily necessity as it keeps cuticles supple and the acrylic product moisturised and flexible. You can also use off the shelf moiturisure cream.
• Listen to your nail tech. Can’t decide what length and type of enhancement you’d like? Your nail technician will be more than happy to make a suggestion. For example, if you’re hard on your nails
  because you work on a computer or do heavy work, shorter nails may be your best option.
• Call in sick. If you have a contagious skin or nail condition, wait until it clears before visiting the salon again. If symptoms persist, make an appointment with a dermatologist, a medical doctor and/or your local podiatrist.
• Be aware of what you have. Very few clients will develop allergic reactions to an ingredient in some nail products. Allergic reactions are characterised by redness, itching, and swelling of the skin around the nails, or irritation around the eyes and mouth. If you develop any of these symptoms, call us. We will help you determine which ingredients you’re having a reaction to and will take steps to avoid them. If necessary, we can refer you to a dermatologist. Do not ignore a condition that develops around the nail. Always let us know when possible.
• Don’t take them off. If you decide you no longer want to wear nail enhancements, do not take them off yourself. Picking and pulling the nails off will damage your natural nail, rip layers from your nail plate, and make regrowth a long, painful process. We can safely and painlessly help you remove your nail enhancements.