Goodmorning everyone!

As I announced last time, today I want to talk to you about the problems that can arise during a retouch and how to solve them.

Let’s begin!

Chipping

I start by saying that if you want to know what a retouch is, you can read my last article.

So the first problem that could arise is the chipping of the product.

It is very important to have a dialogue with the client and understand how it happened.

We mainly have 4 methods that we can use in this case.

The first is to reapply a nail form, on the existing nail. It is a fairly difficult job because it must be perfectly matched.

Once inserted, you recreate the missing piece.

The second method is to cut out a piece of plastic tip and apply it where the product has broken.

The third method is to shorten the nail. This is the easiest, but the client has to agree.

The fourth method is to remove everything and rebuild it. This is recommended when chipping is irreparable with the previous methods.

Breakage of the product on the nail.

In this case, two things can happen.

Only the product in the center of the nail may be broken, or even the nail underneath.

In this case it will be necessary to wait two days at least for the wound to close a little and then operate.

In both cases the procedure is the same.

When the product splits in the center of the nail it is very likely that bubbles will form.

You must absolutely remove them to avoid problems. If you want to know the details of why to remove the lifts I invite you to read this article.

It is therefore necessary to remove the lifts, lower the structure as much as possible and reapply the new product.

On a broken nail you have to be very careful when filing because we could hurt the client a lot.

Liftings

During a refill, we may encounter lifts even without breaking.

Then with a file, or a suitable e-file bit, we will gently remove the bubble.

To do this we must be on the outermost edge of it, and automatically it will come away on its own.

Here are the main problems that can be encountered during a retouch.

I hope this article has been helpful!

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See you next time!

SOFIA