Acrylic/gels After-care

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If you've ever gotten acrylics or gels, or are thinking about getting them, you will have to get them removed at some point. For some customers, this is the most daunting part of their beauty maintenance. The reason is that after being trapped under the product for weeks, the nail, which has been filed as well, can't breathe. However you remove your nails - if you get them taken off by a salon therapist, or you simply soak them in removal fluid - they will be damaged. The look on the customer's face when they see the withered, broken surface of their nails after acrylic or gel removal is always one of suppressed horror, not unlike this:

But we all love having lovely nails, so there are things we can do to stave off permanent damage and have a wonderful healthy canvas to work on for your next salon visit.

1. The first thing you should do is moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. Your nails haven't had much nourishment since you covered them up, so get a good-quality unperfumed nail cream and use it as often as possible. Your nails should improve within days if you keep up this routine, although long-term damage will require a more extensive treatment. Natural oils and specific cuticle oils also help to replenish the nail. Applying a good amount before you go to bed will be unbelievably beneficial - even undamaged nails would benefit from this.

2. If you're handling chemicals, perfumes, or even gardening make sure to protect your nails by wearing gloves.

3. Just because you're trying to strengthen your nails, it doesn't mean you can't wear nail polish. A nice, clear nail-strengthening polish will help protect your nails from further damage, as well as camouflage the damage already done.

4. Keep your weakened nails trimmed and short. File the edges down to make sure the tips don't split.

5. Try to refrain from wearing acrylics or gels until your nail health is pretty much restored. Filing down and glueing on top of an already weakened nail may cause long-term or even permanent damage.

It's important to us at Maryanne's Beauty Therapy that your health and happiness come first. It's paramount to have a healthy canvas to build upon so you can keep your beauty routine for a long time. If you want any more information on maintaining your beauty routine in a healthy and sustainable way, please contact us on 9774 5288. Or leave us a comment on our blog or Facebook page and we'll quickly get back to you.

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

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