Nail ServicesQuestion 60 of 100
A client with a new full set of liquid-and-powder enhancements asks how often she needs to come back. What do you tell her?
a.Only when a nail actually breaks or lifts
b.Every six to eight weeks
c.Once a week, for a brand new set each time
d.About every two to three weeks for a fill and rebalance, because new growth moves the apex and the stress area
Explanation
Nails grow roughly a tenth of an inch a month, so in two to three weeks the apex and stress area have shifted forward and the enhancement becomes top-heavy and prone to cracking, which is what a fill and rebalance corrects. Waiting six to eight weeks or until something breaks allows lifting where moisture and bacteria can collect. A whole new set every week is unnecessary and would destroy the natural nail from repeated removal.
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