Tee's Nail NV

HOW DO I KEEP MY NEW NAIL ENHANCEMENTS LOOKING BEAUTIFUL?

You just got your nails done  with Akzentz Gel Enhancements and you love them! You want to know how to keep them looking beautiful all the time? Well, having great nail enhancements comes with a trade-off. Below is a list of do's and dont's!

Visit your Nail Professional (me!) regularly, every 2-3weeks to ensure your nails get rebalanced to a healthy, strong state. Take care to protect them against damage or breakage.

"Treat Your Nails Like Jewels, Not Like Tools!" When doing gardening or household work, be sure to wear gloves.

Don't use your nails to open pop cans, use a tool.

Learn to adapt by doing things with the pads of your fingers rather than using your fingertips.

When lifting heavy objects, test your hold to be sure you won't break a nail.

DO NOT DO YOUR NAIL PROFESSIONAL'S JOB for her!
If you break a nail or you notice a "lift" in the product, you may glue it until your next appointment (or even better, call me and I will happily repair it for you!) BE SURE your nail is completely DRY before applying glue. Your nails should be out of water at least 1 hour before applying glue as to not trap moisture inbetween the nail and the lifting acrylic.

Wearing a Band-Aid is an exceptable quick fix until you can get to the salon, BUT don't wear it for long durations! Wearing a band-aid too long can also trap moisture on the nail that has lifted. Be sure to remove it for several hours each day.

DO NOT IGNORE A CONDITION THAT DEVELOPS AROUND YOUR NAILS! Allergies are RARE, but they can and do happen. Please call as soon as possible if you notice something out of the ordinary.

Be sure to keep your hands and cuticles soft by applying a cuticle oil (I recommend Creative Nail Design's™Solar OilŪ or Solar BalmŪ) and/or hand lotion (Solar SilkŪ, Solar ButterŪ). Be sure to check to make sure whatever cuticle oil or lotion you are using DOES NOT contain Mineral Oil. Mineral Oil is the Number 1 cause of lifting on acrylic enhancements.

Recommended: Put your cuticle oil or lotion on before putting your gloves on to do the dishes. The heat from your dishwater will help the skin to absorb the cuticle oil and/or lotion.

If needing to rescedule your appointment, be sure to call the salon as soon as possible to ensure availability.

If you decide after some time that you wish to remove your enhancements, DO NOT chew, cut, pick the nails off!! Call and reserve an appointment time to have them removed professionally to ensure that no damage to your natural nail is done.