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Biosculpture Nails: Are They Safe for Your Natural Nails?


Question
You say Biosculpture Nails are no better for your nails only the technician makes the difference.  If you can soak the nails off wouldn't that be better than filing them off no matter who the technician is?  

Answer
Dear Daphne,

First, it's important to note that if a person has been wearing enhancements for a  while, and they choose to have them removed, be it gel or acrylic; the natural nails will be soft and flexible EVEN WHEN PERFECTLY HEALTHY because they have not been exposed to the elements and 'dried' out by water exposure, detergents, soaps, harsh cleaning products.....  It can take as much as a week or more for them to harden (aka dry out)again.  Many find this period bothersome as their nails are so delicate, they're inclined to break/tear.

With regards to filing off to remove the UV Gel, a properly trained technician will NOT damage the natural nail when filing off the product and will change grits of the files according to how close to the natural nail they have gotten, not wanting to overfile the natural nail
OR
They will leave a thin layer to protect the nail as it grows out, thereby avoiding that 'soft and flexible' period that most clients dread.

Soaking off enhancements too frequently is not adviseable as it overdries the natural nails, causing them to be brittle, and it's harsh on the surrounding skin.

In truth, if the technician is a good one, there should NEVER be any need for a soak-off.  Refills, rebalances that are PROPERLY done with QUALITY products will continue to look nice after many refills.  I have clients that have NEVER removed their enhancements over several years.  On the rare occasion that they snap one.. the nail underneath is healthy and undamaged.
Nails do NOT breathe (they certainly don't drown while washing dishes or suffocate under nail polish) and do NOT need a 'break'.  If someone says their nails need a break, it's likely because the technician has damaged the nails and the person is growing out the damage.

Sooooo
To answer the question "If you can soak the nails off wouldn't that be better than filing them off no matter who the technician is?", the answer is an emphatic NO.  What IS better is to find a VERY qualified and talented technician who's primary concern is your natural nail health, irregardless of their chosen system (except for cheap acryic containing MMA).

I hope that this helps.
Best regards,
Victoria