TRAINING MANUAL - UV Gel Nail Polish
TRAINING MANUAL - UV Gel Nail Polish
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.