FACT SHEET
Artificial nail extensions involve a trade off in exchange for having consistently beautiful nails. You must visit your nail technician on a regular basis. You must also use greater care to protect your nails from damage or breakage and think about your lifestyle and job before deciding on the length of extension. Your nail technician has been carefully trained in all aspects of nail care and is on hand for any advice regarding aftercare. You should plan to see your nail technician about every two weeks but a schedule should be worked out for you. Treat your new nails like jewels not tools.

DO'S AND DONT'S

• Wear gloves when you do your housework and when you do any work in the garden.
• Use gloves when you wash your hair.
• Use a tool for opening drinks cans.
• Dial the phone with a pencil.
• Learn to do things with the pads of your fingers rather than with your fingertips or nails.
• Test your hold when lifting heavy objects to be sure you will not break a nail.
• Never do anything that would put upward pressure on the tips of your nails.
• Use your knuckle for pushing buttons on washing machines and televisions.

YOUR MAINTENANCE

• Manicure each week.
• Use cuticle oil and hand cream.
• Use acetone-free polish remover.
• Push back cuticles each week.
• Put on a top coat every 3 or 4 days.