And that is…

After getting your nails done, you’re limited to scratching only 

Anything more than  scratching yourself will stress the nails and cause lifting.

Stress to your nails is any form of pressure.

Peeling things, opening things, pressing down on things, washing dishes w/o gloves (a biggy!)

As a nail tech, you’re not building nail sets to endure the stress of those situations.

You’re building nail sets with structural integrity to endure day-to-day wear.

Scratching

Bathing

The casual, unintended, bump. The casual, unintended, stress.

Nails are an investment.

You don’t carelessly beat up your car, your home, your phone…

Getting your nails done is a time and money investment that lasts (3-6weeks) when the technician does their best work, AND when the client looks after their nails with the best care.

Once the nails have been properly applied… it is up to a client to make them last.

Cuticle oil, daily.

Using dishwashing gloves, every time.

Using tools, instead of nails, every time.

When you’re ready, press play.

🔺Education mentioned in this video:

Free orientation training: https://paolaponcenails.com/masterclass/

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Paola Ponce is a licensed nail tech of 10+ years and a certified Japanese gel educator.
Learn more about her journey as a specialized gel nail artist and her gel nail application course inside her free masterclass here.

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