Best Nail Treatments for Bartenders: Durable & Long-Lasting Options

Question
QUESTION: Hi Heather, I have dry, brittle nails that chip, break and peal incessantly..  recently I've been trying to grow my nails out to achieve a more feminine look.  I also bartend 1-2 nights a week.  What is the best treatment to withstand steramine and water submersion?  I've read reviews on acrylic powder, solar nails and UV gel fills that say they have problems with lifting from the natural nails. Is one better than the other or less porous -considering you have a good, experienced nail tech- as far as contact with water in the job? Thanks!

ANSWER: Oh a lovely barmaid ;)  

I have many clients in your field, and liquid and powder is just not going to cut it for you my dear.  You need to be wearing UV Gel- I have had great results on my bar-darlings with Brisa.

If you need a referral, shoot me an email: heatherdavisnails@hotmail.com

Good luck!  And i expect a drink on the house when I am in the area ;)

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QUESTION: thanks for the advice heather!  I wanted to ask you if you could tell me why acrylic wont cut it and why UV Gel would be better because a friend of mine who is also a bartender needs to be convinced to do UV Gels because the girl she is going to told her acrylic is better for bartenders, im assuming because she does not offer gel services.  I need help to help my friend! :)thanks!!

Answer
The reason UV Gel is a better option is very basic- Acrylic is porous, Gel is not, and can withstand the in and out of chemically treated water your hands AND nails have to put up with. :) Technically liquid and powder acrylic IS stronger, but with the abuse you put it through cleaning and wiping down the bar, it will lift off, and begin to crack as the enhancements are slowly penetrated by the steramine and water solution.

Since UV Gel is non-porous, they cannot be penetrated by this solution, and are far less prone to lifting in this environment as well.

:)

If you friend needs convincing, ask her to get her techs resume, and see what she has specifically trained in.  And I don't mean her licensing.  Just because a tech has a license doesnt mean she is up to date on the most up to date techniques and products. :)

Good luck! Let me know if I can be of further help to you :)

Best~~~Heather