Nail aftercare City and Guilds Level 2

Acrylic nails
Level 2

Aftercare

​Aftercare is important because:

• It shows professionalism

• The client understands how to maintain the treatment at home

• Extensions will be likely to last longer

• Sales can be linked

• Client knows when to return

• Customer feels you care

Open Ended

What aftercare do you think the client needs to know?

​On your assessments sheets you will see the below headings

• Hand and nail protection

• What to do if a contra-action occurs

• Maintenance requirements

• Use of homecare products

• Aftercare advice

Hand and nail protection

Wear gloves when washing up or doing other household chores
Don't use your nails as tools
Avoid picking or peeling the product off
Avoid long periods of time in water, baths, swimming, washing up
Avoid filing because it can break the seal

​What to do if a reaction occurs

• Seek medical advice

• Recommend an allergen test from a dermatologist

• Do not use any further products or the product that has caused the problem again

​Maintenance requirements

Return for an infill or rebalance every 2 - 3 weeks depending on nail growth.

​Home care products

Hand cream to soften hands and keep them nourished
Cuticle oil to keep cuticles conditioned. Helps prevent acrylic lifting, chipping and peeling. Have antifungal properties .

​Aftercare advice

It is important to follow aftercare advice to help nails to stay health and last longer.
Always return for infill or soak off by a professional to avoid damage.