Strengthening Natural Nails
Strengthening natural nails is a great way to attract new customers to your salon.
As a result of daily chores around the house and in the garden, natural nails become brittle and cracked.Broken tiles are an eyesore.As nail technicians, we can offer our clients effective treatments to strengthen their natural nails, with results that last a long time.To ensure that the extension is durable and doesn't come off, you need to choose the right technique based on the type of nail.It's important that you also take into account different techniques and adapt them to your nail type.
To gain an in-depth understanding of our client’s nails, analyze them before beginning the first treatment.Only then should you choose a work technique.
To meet the client's request and create thin yet durable nails, you should slightly modify the traditional method of working with nail tips.Creating a very thin gel layer and a pronounced C-curve is inappropriate.You should follow a few rules and adapt your technique to the specific type of nails to achieve a natural look.
Here are a few tips:
Type 1:
Thin and soft nails
This type of nail will never grow long and will break at the slightest strain.
Characteristics: The tip of the nail bends under pressure.
How to Use: Strengthen the sides and tips of your nails.
Shape the structure by creating the so-called nail architecture using the material of your choice (e.g., gel).Apply the first layer thinly.Second, strengthen the sides and the tip of the nail,.covering 1/3 of the tile's surface area on its front side.This will make your nails strong without losing their natural appearance.
Type 2:
Strong but dry and brittle nails
While these nails can grow to a certain length, they often suffer deep breaks due to the brittleness of the nail plate.
Characteristics: Strong natural nails; you’ll most often notice broken nails on the index and middle fingers, as they are subjected to greater stress.
How it works: This type of nail causes the fewest problems.Since the plate is strong but brittle, the layer will bond well to the nail.Everyday wear and tear causes only slight stress on the tile's surface.
I recommend shaping a gentle C-curve and protecting the tip by coating it with gel or acrylic, depending on which material is being used.
The client should not use a nail file to trim her nails herself, as this will remove the protective layer at the tip, and the applied material may begin to peel off.
Type 3:
Short or broken nails
Nails like these were most likely never long to begin with, and it’s also possible that they were bitten down to.
Characteristics: Missing nail tip.
How it works:
1.Extension on the template.Use the templates to shape and extend the missing ends.You can successfully use both gel and acrylic.
2.Well-known and long-established methods for strengthening nails include coating their surface with silk, fiberglass, and gel.You can create perfect nails by placing the fabric between two layers of gel.It also doesn't hurt to "coat" the tip with gel.
Do not touch the fabric to avoid leaving greasy stains on its surface, which will negatively affect its grip.If you apply the material correctly, it will become invisible.You can also use this technique to extend your nails.
Replenishment
Natural nails created using gel or acrylic must be refilled regularly, just as is the case with the layers built up on a nail tip.The method of refilling is also no different.Be sure to let the client know that this service requires regular visits for touch-ups, as well as additional costs.Explain to your regular client how she should care for her strengthened nails and how to treat them.Suggest that she buy the right products, such as a nail file or nail polish remover.
Don't forget to promote your new service effectively—flyers, daily newspapers, and in-salon presentations are all ways to attract new clients..
Marlise Kölliker
