Why Are My Acrylic Nails Lifting

Nails can also separate or lift because the acrylic nail is too long for our natural nails.

Why are my acrylic nails lifting. I have a client who has worn pink-and-white acrylic for years but all of a sudden all her nails have begun lifting from the nail bed. Nail separates on the nail plate because the acrylics are too long for your natural nail. Lifting from the free edge may be caused by improper prep not removing prior lifting or an overly dry natural nail curling underneath.

The manicurist or nail technician might have forgotten to remove all the oil from our natural nails which can result in lifting around our cuticle area. Naturally oily nail beds. If lifting occurs at the cuticle most likely improper prep is the problem.

Of course application is very important and essential but the majority of problems when it comes to lifting can be traced back to not preparing the natural nail properly. They keep lifting at the cuticle and around the sides and Im not sure what else I can do to stop it. She has not changed anything diet medication etc that we can think of.

I put my apex in the middle of the nail not necessarily on the spot on the natural nail where the free edge joins the nail bed. Do have any ideas. If you feel like your nails just arent holding product keep reading for our suggestions on dealing with oily nail beds.

The main reasons that acrylic nails lift on behalf of the technician include the over-filing of the nails failing to prepare the nails properly in advance overusing or underusing primer or applying the material too close to the cuticle. Im getting really frustrated as I have found with a friends nails that my acrylic keeps lifting and only within a few days of application. Below are some reasons why acrylic nails lift.

You may also notice that your nails become brittle and are more prone to breakage after a week. Oily nail beds can prevent your dip mani products from adhering. If its happening from the sides most likely product ratio and placement is the culprit.