nailmatters
for the gel of it! Nataliya Al-Ta'ai offers advice on using soak-off gels
Soak-off gels are very appealing to the consumer which is why you should consider this as an optional treatment for your customers.
Why choose a soak off gel? It is a very flexible treatment as it does not require long-term commitment and could be safely and easily removed in just 10 to 30 minutes, depending on which soak-off gel you are using.
lifestyle choices
When considering soak-off gels it is always smart to consider your clientele and their lifestyle choices; what is best for one client may not be best for all. For example, Brisa Lite removable gels are ideal for clients with hard brittle nails that require added flexibility, shape and length or a complete redesign of their natural nails. Also clients with shapeless, uneven and broken nails and clients who want to put their nails on display, but do not want any damage caused to the natural nail with filing before application or during removal.
Gels such as Brisa Lite require no filing to the surface of the natural nail prior to application, so are very appealing to salon clients who do not like their nails filed and are worried about damage that could be caused to the health of their natural nails with long term use.
As for the nail stylist, soak-off gels are great for flexibility providing excellent service to clients with sensitive nails. They also provide healthy nail enhancement services to your clients who only require enhancements for a special occasion and do not want a long term nail care commitment.
They are also ideal for use while learning nail technology due their easy removal, which allows students to apply and remove the product safely without damage to the natural nail.
zone sculpting
Some top tips for flawless soak-off gel application are key to a great service. One of themost important things to remember is meticulous preparation of the natural nail (P.E.P), product control and product placement. Sculpt the nails using Zone Sculpting rather than applying the product in one or two beads. Zone Sculpting assures that the right amount of product is used which avoids product wastage and eliminates excessive filing during finishing of the enhancement. Less ismore!
removal
To avoid damage of the natural nail during the removal process, remove the bulk of the product using a 180-grit file and wrap up the nails with cotton, saturated in remover and foil. Allow the product to soften for 30 minutes and then gently glide the remaining product off the nail using an orangewood stick and a very light touch.
Avoid forcing the product off the nail and do not usemetal implements as doing so will damage the natural nail. This is where a lot ofmistakes aremade and trauma can happen – an orangewood stick is kinder to the natural nail inmany ways. If the product is a bit stubborn, rewrap the nails again for a couple ofminutes and repeat gentle removal steps.
Nataliya Al-Ta'ai is a CND Education Ambassador located in Edinburgh. Her credits include CND Shellac Education
Ambassador, Gold PHAB Standard Nail Professional and Brisa Professional AwardWinner 2010.
CND products are available in the UK fromSweet Squared LLP. t: 0845 210 6060
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www.sweetsquared.com @SweetSquared
© Image courtesy of CND (Creative Nail Design Inc). GUILD NEWS 83
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