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what should happen during a manicure when you are getting tips? should they
be massaging or trimming your cuticles, buffing your nails, or is it all about
putting on the tips?
Just to clarify: a manicure is a natural nail service--it does not include applying tips (unless you're having a natural nail repair done on one or two fingers).
I think you're talking about having a full set of enhancements (acrylic, gel, or wraps) done. In which case, cuticle work should definitely be done, including removing the cuticle that sticks to the nail plate, and nipping hangnails (no nipping of live skin, though). Massage is not a necessary step in having enhancements applied, but it's a nice add-on service. Buffing would usually occur to finish the set, to bring it to a high shine, but a gel finishing gloss can also be applied instead.
Hope this helps!
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Elyse C Perry
Expertise
I can answer most questions about nail enhancements (acrylic,gel, and wraps), natural nail care, sanitation and disinfection, nail anatomy, and nail diseases (please note, however, that I am not qualified to make medical diagnoses.). I work days and evenings, so please give me a few hours to answer your questions.
Experience
I've been a licensed nail tech since 1999, and I'm sole proprietor of my own business.
Education/Credentials
I attended Gene Juarez Acadamy of Beauty in Federal Way, WA, and then the Gene Juarez Advanced Training Salon in Seattle. I've been diligent in seeking out continuing education since then, and currently have my Grand Master from CND. My focus now is to get on track to become an Education Ambassador for that company.
Awards and Honors
1st Place winner Jr Enhancements in the Strut Your Stuff online nail competition, November 2006; 5th place in the same category November 2005.
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