Contra-actions to Artificial Nails Contra-actions to artificial Nail Structures.
A contra-action to artificial nail application is an adverse condition that appears after the nails have been applied. Examples are: ~ Thinning, splitting and flaking of the natural nail plate ~ Infection ~ Softening of the natural nail plate ~ Allergies
Thinning, splitting and flaking of the natural nail plate
appearance
causes
Treatment/solution
When the artificial structure is removed, the natural free edge is very thin. It can be bent or torn using very little pressure
Excessive filing of the nail plate during preparation
Excessive filling whilst blending the tip
Incorrect removal of the structure
Client picking or biting the structure
Maintenance over due and the extensions are unbalanced
Nail extension too long, too thick or too thin
For next treatment use light pressure and correct abrasive
Use pre tailoring and blending techniques and apply a protective layer of resin.
Advise client to visit salon for removal and maintenances
Keep free edge short
Allow the thin nail plate to grow out
Apply nail strengthener
Do not re-apply artificial structures until thin nails have grown out
Infection
Appearance
Causes
Treatment/solution
Redness, inflammation and pus in the cuticle area and surrounding skin; separation of nail plate from nail bed at the flesh line or dark spots between the artificial nail structure and natural nail plate
Lack of hygiene
Incorrect home care
Lifting of product allowing moisture to become trapped in the layers
Prolonged exposure to products used in artificial nail application, particularly over use of primer
Natural nail not dehydrated before product application
Product has lifted & moisture is trapped between the layers
Nail plate was wet before product was applied
Allow the softened nail to grow out, keeping the free edge short. Apply nail strengthener and do not reapply artificial nail structures until soft nails have grown out.
Physical trauma
Appearance
Causes
Treatment/solution
Bruising, ridges in the nail plate, cuts and abrasions to the cuticle and surrounding skin.
Bruising- too much pressure applied to nails during treatment
Ridges- excessive filing in one place of the nail during treatment
Cuts & Abrasions- careless use of files & buffers.
Allow bruises and ridges to grow out
Apply antiseptic to cuts and abrasions
Take extreme care during application. Use tools correctly and do not apply too much pressure. Ensure tools are of high quality with no sharp or rough edges.
Allergies
Appearance
Causes
Treatment/solution
A typical allergic reaction appears as contact dermatitis:
Itchiness
Inflammation
Swelling
Blistering followed by weeping, dryness, flaking of skin.
An ingredient such as formaldehyde resin round in nail enamels and hardeners.
Hypersensitive skin
The product must be removed immediately and a soothing lotion applied. If symptoms persist refer to a GP for medical advice.
Same as above and avoid using perfumed and harsh products. A patch test could be performed 48 prior to treatment
An allergy to nail enamel is more likely to appear on the clients face and neck (eyelids, around the mouth, sides of neck and upper chest) as a result of touching the skin and bringing it in contact with the offending ingredient present in the enamel. Symptoms may not be seen until 24-48 hours after initial contact.
Artificial Nails- Trouble shooting
Putting the problem right. It is essential to understand why a problem has occurred during, at the end of or sometime after the application of the artificial structures.
Here are some examples of problems that can occur, there reasons and solutions
Broken Artificial Nails
Reason
Solution
Artificial Structures to long
Structures are weak
Shorten all nails
Rebuild stress area
Missing Artificial Nails
Reason
Solution
Oil or moisture on nail plate
Client picking nails
Improper nail preparation
Careful preparation
Reinforce correct aftercare advice
Follow all preparation procedures
Lifting around the Cuticle area
Reason
Solution
Cuticle on nail
Oil on nail
Improper preparation of nail plate
Overlay too thin
Overlay too thick
Overlay touching skin
Nail extension too long(causes stress)
Careful preparation
Careful preparation of primer or second coat
Follow all preparation procedures
Add slightly more
Buff overlay
Take more care in application
Shorten all extensions
Chipping at cuticle
Reason
Solution
Overlay too thick
Overlay too brittle
Client picking
Apply smaller amounts
Use a wetter ratio
Reinforce correct after care advice
Cracking of overlay or chipping at free edge
Reason
Solution
Overlay too brittle
Overlay too thin
Use wetter ratio
Apply more but taper
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