The Secret Foundation: Why Nail Preparation Matters Before Extensions
Why Nail Preparation Matters Before Extensions: When you go to a salon to get nail extensions the exciting part is always picking out the long tips, the bright colors and the sparkly nail art. But before your nail technician even touches a drop of acrylic or gel they spend a lot of time cleaning scraping and buffing your fingers. This is called nail preparation.
While it might seem like a step nail preparation is actually the most important part of the whole appointment. Here is why skipping or rushing this step can be bad for your nail extensions.
- It helps the extension stick to your nail: Think of your nail as a smooth surface. Your nails produce oils and moisture to stay healthy. But extension materials like acrylic and gel do not like oil they need a surface to stick to. So your nail technician uses a buffer to remove the shine and a special liquid to dry the area. This creates an dry surface for the extension glue to stick to.
- It stops the extension from lifting off: You might have had an extension come off after a days. This happens when the nail is not prepared properly. There are skin cells around your cuticles. If the technician applies the extension material over these cells it will lift off as the skin sheds. Removing the skin cells helps the extension stick to your nail so it lasts longer.
- It keeps you from getting infections: This is an important reason. When a nail is not prepared correctly water can get under the extension. This creates a place for bacteria to grow which can cause a painful infection. Proper preparation seals the edges so water cannot get in.
A beautiful set of nail extensions is, like a house. It can only be strong if it is built on a foundation. If you rush through the preparation your nail extensions might not last long. So the time your technician spends time cleaning and drying your nails thank them. They are helping your nail extensions stay strong and healthy for a time.
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