Nail Preparation for Gel Builder Application: Steps to Prepare Nails Properly Before Applying Gel Builder at Nail Salon Malvern in Valley Forge

Nail care has become an important part of beauty care, and gel builder nails in particular have gained popularity in nail salons. Clients who want to have nice looking nails, strong nails that don’t chip easily like everyday work on gels love the service provided by the nail technicians as it provides great results and strength.


At our nail salon, we make sure we provide all our salon goers top nail care services and all of them use nails in a safe and qualified way. One of the most crucial steps in the application of the gel nail is the preparation of occasion nails. Bundled with proper cramping methods in applying the gel builder, this guarantees the well being of natural nails and the effectiveness of the polish to last long. In this article, we will discuss the degree of impairment in applying the gel builder and why is it too important.

1. Client Consultation


It’s effective to complete a proper understanding of the client before any nail work starts which is essential. For example, at our Nail Salon Malvern, we focus at Nail-Client Health, Client preferences, and any prior Nail enhancements. As such during the discussion our expert clients focus on:


  • Nail Health: In most cases we begin by asking the client on the general health of their nails to include if they have problems of the nails splitting peeling as well as any nail disorders.


  • Previous Nail Enhancements: After such discussions, if the client has had gel nails or other enhancements before we then seek their experience in how their nails reacted with previous applications.


  • Client Preferences: We make sure to state if the client is after natural looking nails or more sculpted ones after having gel builder on their nails.


It’s clear then that appreciating the client’s needs at this level helps to tailor the nail prep while guaranteeing that the gel builder used ensures that it is well botched.

2. Sterilization and Hygiene of the Hand and Nails


Sanitation is the first and most important measure in any nail service. Maintaining standards of hygiene in the fingers and nails will prevent the use of the gel builder from becoming a vessel for bacteria or fungus infections. In the Nail Salon Malvern, both the hands and nails are thoroughly cleaned using effective sanitizers. This involves:


  • Hand Sanitization: Prior to any task, each client's hands are cleansed to get rid of any possible bacteria and germs.


  • Nail Sanitization: Every possible nail product’s surface is now free from the oil, dirt or any other debris by the use of alcohol based solution. This is crucial because any residual oil or dirt on the nail's surface can cause poor adhesion of gel, lifting or chipping.


In this way, by cleaning the nails, we create a clean safe environment for the gel builder application.

3. Cuticle Nurturing


Nail cuticle treatment is a significant aspect whilst preparing the nails for the application of the gel builder as cuticles if not managed affect the application of gel. Tiles are the fine skin at the center of a nail. At Nail Salon Malvern, below mentioned are the steps our professional nail technicians take for the cuticle management: Cuticle management begins with soaking the cuticles which is followed by management of an excess of cuticles by cutting them.


  • Nail Bed Management- Once warmed, the moved back cuticles can be re- applied using a special tool. With the cuties moved back, the area around the nail, known as the nail bed, is now vacant.


  • Nail Skin Trimming- trimmings are applied around the fingers with the help of sanitized cuticle nippers to mange the cuticles or dried skin around the nails.


This step is important because not paying attention to the cuticles might result into uneven application of gel along the cuticle line. Hence, we focus our energy to ensuring a perfect finish.

4. Shaping the Nails


Applying gel builder can well depend on nail shaping especially in terms of the aesthetics as well as retention of finished nails. At our Nail Salon Malvern, we recognize the fact that the choice of every customer is different and thus, we aim at customizing the shaping process accordingly. We follow these steps:


  • Filing Of The Nails: As per the client’s need, after buffing, we shape the nails in the preferred form (oval, square, almond, stiletto, etc.). The aim is to minimize damage through the use of a fine-, or medium-grit nail file to file the nails gently.


  • Buffing the Nails: Besides that, we lightly buff the natural nail’s surface to smoothen out imperfections like ridges. This way, we create a uniform surface for the application of the gel builder, thus eliminating the chances of air pockets or lifting.


  • Forming Adjustments of Nail Length: If requested, we can add tools in addition to the gel builder enabling us to create longer nails than are available on the client’s hand. If the client indeed has short nails, we can assist them gain the desired length and shape through an orderly construction utilizing gel.


The work done here guarantees that the natural nail is prepped for the application of the gel builder plus assisting the client in achieving the specific desired results for a significant period of time.

5. Dehydration of Nails and Oils Elimination


The application of gel builder necessitates the dehydration of the nail plate by ,removing any excess oil or moisture that might be present. This is crucial in order for the adhesion of the gel to be effective and to avoid the premature lifting of the gel. Furthermore, at Nail Salon Malvern we put in a little more effort into dehydrating the nails because we need the adhesion to be at its highest potential.


  • Use of Dehydrator Solution: Each of the nails receives a dehydrator application. This product laso guarantees that moisture and oils are entirely removed off the surface such that the making of the gel is completely ready.'


  • Quick Drying: We ensure the seabed solution is soaked well within the nails then no additives are used, Making the nail fully compatible with the gel builder.


The roughening of the nail surface through the thinning of oils and moisture ensures that the builder bonds well with the natural nail ensuring longevity of the application and prevent lifting of the gel.

6. The Application of a Base Coat


The base coat is essential for liberation as it creates a bond between the natural nail and the gel builder. This means that there will be a strong hold for the gel polish. At Nail Salon Malvern, we have special base coats that do not peel off. Here is how we apply our base at our salon:


  • Thin Layer Application: At our salon, we only apply a very thin coat. Any extra coats won’t suffice. It will be cut down near the skin instead.


  • Curing Under UV/LED Light: After the application of the coat, we follow the necessary protocol given to us by the pedicure, for example, using a UV/LED light in curing the nails. This is done to strengthen the bond before applying the gel polisher.


The application of the base coat creates a bond between the cuticles and the everything around it. Once the base coat is out in the world, it is only a matter of time until the nail grower is intact.

7. Formation of the Gel Nails


When using the gel builder, nail prep is completed. To cap it off, further designing and sculpting of the nail can now take place as gel builder can now be applied. Simultaneously, each layer of Gel is built in a way whereby it has to be cured before the next layer is added on. Here’s how we do things at Nail Salon Malvern.


  • A very thin coat of the gel builder is applied to the entire part of the nail, creating a very thin layer. This process is further enhanced more by curing it under a UV/LED light.


  • As the process advances, more layers of gel are added to achieve the length of the nail that is required. Once it is achieved Sculpting and shaping of the nails can take place. Though the process may seem very straightforward and easy, great levels of precision is needed to make sure the nails are robust and appealing.


  • Applying UV/LED gel after each layer ensures that the layer hardens before another is applied making the entire process of layering easier.


  • Through building the gel nails in a layered process not only does it give a lot of options to pick from but it also allows the sculpting and designing to be done properly leaving no scratches at all.

8. Completion of Gel Builder Nails Treatment


Finally, the gels have been applied, the nails have been sculpted, and the gel builders are completely cured. Now, as all the steps have been completed, It is time to finish and seal the nails. At Nail Salon Malvern, we know that every detail has to be perfect:


  • Surface Buffing and Shaping: During the nail salon Malvern service, the surfaces of gel nails are first buffed to smoothen them out along with ensuring that they shine. This process will help me to shape the nails nicely too.


  • Final Top Coat Application: The next step is to apply Shine Gel Top Coat for improvement of shine and secures the nail tip in place over the gel builder. This will also provide some level of protection against scratches and chips.


  • Second final cure – Afterward, the nails are placed back under the UV/LED light after application of the second top coat to seal and harden the coating.


Last but not least, cuticle oils are helpful in the restoration and moisture retention of nails so as to promote ideal nail health.

Conclusion


The correct application of the gel builder begins with nail preparation, this is one area that at Nail Salon Malvern in Valley Forge we pay great attention to. Because, in the first place, we want to understand what is required for every single client, meaning we take demographics into consideration, the living conditions, the lifestyle, and all the consultations are to be followed to the point to ensure a long lasting and beautiful gel builder on everyone’s nails we serve.


The results of such techniques can be called hands-down spectacular. The joints between the real nails of our clients and the gel nails look perfectly smooth and invisible. These nails are easy to care for and look great! Proper nail care and disinfection improves gel builder nails' adhesion and decreases the chance for lifting thus providing seamless application onto the natural nails ensuring long lasting wear.


Looking for high-quality gel builder application in Valley Forge? Nail Salon Malvern has it all for you! Contact us today to see the difference such a good nail preparation can offer!