Shells Nailz

How long will it take?

Application of nail enhancements takes around 1hr 45mins to 2hrs.

How Long will my nails last?

This depends on how you use your enhancements and if you follow the aftercard advice that has been given to you.

How often will I need to come back?

This depends on the rate your natural nails grow. As a whole nails need to be rebalanced every 2-3 weeks.

What happens if i want my nails removed?

I provide a soak off service. Please DO NOT attempt to remove the enhancements yourself.

Some nail products are safer than others........

There is no nail product that is inherently safer to use than another. All nail products are safe to use in the hands of a well educated, competent nail technician.

The word Acrylic applies to "Liquid & Powder" enhancements.

Every nail product is Acrylic based..... Gels, Wrap and Liquid & Powder are all Acrylic based products that have thier chemical "roots"  in the same family.

Gel is the safest product to use.

There is no system that is safer to use than another.

Long term wearing of nail enhancements thins the nail plate..

Only a few things can thin the natural nail plate. Over filing and ripping the product off the surface of the plate (either by using nippers or by bitting, picking or injury) these are things that affect the thickness of the nail plate.The wearing of enhancements either long term or short term will not thin the plate anymore than wearing nail enamel will thin the nail plate.

One of the reasons for these myths is client may feel aa difference in thier nails when the product is removed.

Firstly a protection has been removed so a client at first may be aware of a different sensation at the end of her fingers when her nails are "naked". In the same way a slight build up of moisture in the nail plate when enhanced makes the nail seem softer when the enhancements are removed. A few hours and a regular regimen of application of a good quality nail and cuticle oil will soon have the nails feeling just like normal again.