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TRAINING MANUAL - UV Gel Nail Polish

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<strong>Nail</strong> Anatomy<br />

CONTRA-INDICATION<br />

A contra-indication is a reason NOT to<br />

perform your treatment.<br />

When you carry out your consultation it<br />

is important to check for any type of skin<br />

or nail condition or infection. Even if soft<br />

tissue is broken the whole nail is open to<br />

infection. Advise your client to seek medical<br />

advice and ALWAYS ask for written<br />

e ok to carry out<br />

the treatment. Attach this letter to their<br />

client record card.<br />

CONTRA-ACTIONS<br />

A contra-action is a skin or nail condition<br />

that is best treated by the client’s doctor<br />

or pharmacist.<br />

BACTERIAL INFECTION<br />

Commonly know as ‘A Green <strong>Nail</strong>’<br />

CAUSE<br />

• Oil, moisture or bacteria between two<br />

surfaces; often between the natural<br />

nail and gel or acrylic overlay<br />

• Lifting of the gel/acrylic or poor<br />

maintenance<br />

TREATMENT<br />

that nail. Thoroughly clean the natural nail and<br />

re-apply your gel/acrylic overlay. If it is severe,<br />

ONYCHOLYSIS<br />

<strong>Nail</strong> Plate Separation<br />

CAUSE<br />

• Trauma<br />

• <strong>Nail</strong> sculpted too long<br />

• Aggressive techniques<br />

• Poor homecare<br />

TREATMENT<br />

• Reduce length<br />

• Try not to soak overlay as the natural<br />

nail will be lacking in moisture so this will<br />

dehydrate the nail further.

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