Here is a list of common problems and rectifying advice;

• Nails broken
  Cause: Too long for client, Action: File down the free edge to a manageable shape and length for the client

• Nails broken at stress zone
  Cause:Too long and stress zone not built up enough. Action: File down to stress line and rebuild stress zone.
  • Lifting

  Causes and actions;
  Cuticle or oil left on nail plate. : Perfect preparation.
  Overlay too thin: Add more product.
  Overlay too thick: File and buff it down.
  Product on skin: Smaller bead in zone 3.
  Enhancement too long: File and buff down.
  Not balanced correctly: Remove and reapply product.

• Chipping at cuticle base
  Cause: Overlay too brittle or product too near to soft tissue. Action: File and buff down and reapply using a wetter ratio and check manufacturers instructions.

• Chipping at free edge
  Cause: Overlay not capped or product too thin. Action: File and buff down and reapply product

• Discolouration
  Cause: Contamination of product. Action: Use fresh products. hang brush downwards so brush does not hold old product or dust/dirt.

• Yellow-green bacterial infection
  Cause: Water has got under the overlay. Natural nail not sanitised correctly. Moisture trapped under enhancement at infill services. Action: Depending on severity of infection. Either remove enhancements and reapply extensions or refer client to G.P. after removal.

• Itching or redness of soft skin tissue
  Cause: Allergy. Action: Remove product and do a patch test. Or use a new product.