How To Properly Prep Nails For Acrylic

Acrylic nails will always be thicker than natural nails but you can file them thinner after theyve been applied.

How to properly prep nails for acrylic. You will need an assortment of nail files and buffers 100 grit 180 grit and 240 grit at a minimum. The second is with a Manicure Brush like this which works really well. 15 Apply Color Coat.

Im not saying this is the right way this is just my way. Gently push back the eponychium and remove any non-living tissue using your Cuticle Pusher. Plus youll need to visit the salon for a refilling and balancing every 3 weeks.

Using the WipesManicure Brush once you have filed and prepped the nail in the steps above dust off the nail. Well be showing you all of our prepping tips and tricks to ensure your nails last with no lifting. Be sure to buff the entire nail plate from edge to edge.

Reapply Nail Prep to the natural nail only on all 10 fingers. For clients with chronic lifting Halpern suggests reapplying the prep. Be sure to protect the surface you are working on with some kind of a layer either a paper towel or a regular towel since the acrylic liquid can leave stains on a table surface that will be very hard to remove.

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12 Remove The Color. The following outlines the actionable steps that you can take that should completely eliminate lifting and make a lot of difference to the look and feel of the acrylics. Saved by Lolo Beauty.