How many of you get your cuticles conditioned, removed and gently pushed back during your nail enhancement service? This is one of the basic fundamental steps to prepping the nail plate and getting it ready for the product application. If this crucial step is skipped, the product may not adhere to the nail plate well. Skipping this step is often the #1 cause for lifting problems!
Also many of us have potential to lengthen our nail beds. This occurs from "gently" pushing back the eponichium and gently removing the cuticle that is attached to the nail plate. If the eponychium is not gently pushed back, it creeps down and covers more and more of the nail plate, resulting in a shortened nail plate. This is an additional benefit from receiving manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements.
The eponychium is the little flap of tissue that is often mistaken for the cuticle. The cuticle is a whitish, sometimes flaky or powdery, protein that is generally attached to the nail plate. Since it is a protein, it is not a living part of the tissue and it is "ok" to clip if it is stubborn and won't remove easily with cuticle removers. THe key is knowing the difference between the two, because clipping the eponychium is where nail techs encounter problems
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