hvymetal1234 -> RE: Acrylic nails (Feb. 24 2015 15:15:51)
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Aright, I don't want to jinx myself here, so I'm knocking on wood. I haven't broken a nail since I got my system down. I play dance class and I play quite loud. I'm also a mechanic for a living. When I started I was breaking nails all the time. This is a multi-faceted system. First of all, you need to protect the nail while it grows out. Like all new nail growing out. Like 6 months. I am very particular about what gel nails I use and you want Gelish, because its a soak off. The last thing you want to be doing is filing or abrading the nails, especially the part attached to your finger. Its good to file the white part. Keep them no longer than needed. Like 1mm to at most 2mm. Thumb too. You don't need a lot of nail, just some nail. The longer the nail, the more leverage you give the string to break your nail. Also more nail to catch on a string. The attack in Flamenco should be made with both nail and flesh, where the nail meets the finger. That's why you only need 1mm. Keep the white part of the nail smooth, so that it can't catch on anything (like a string). I do my own nails every 2 or three weeks. I can't swallow my pride enough to go to a nail salon. You can get a Gelish setup for 45 bucks or so. Let me know if you're interested, I'll get the links. If you want to do it, I'll give you instructions. When you do your nails remove the old gel with nail polish remover. This is the only time I let a chemical touch my nails (other than water in the shower or when I wash my hands. DON'T FILE THE PINK PART OF THE NAIL. That's why gelish rocks, because its a soak off, the other brands are not. The gel coat makes your existing nails stronger, but more importantly protects your growing nails from chemicals and damage. Wear gloves when you do things that can damage your nails, like washing dishes or replacing a transmission in a car. If you have any questions let me know. This is the real deal. -Ross
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