A NAIL tech has revealed the trend you should be trying that makes your nails healther – and it’s great for dry or brittle ones.
Sami Pelling is a 34-year-old nail expert from Essex with over 10 years of experience in the industry.
Nail tech Sami Pelling lifted the lid on the new dry manicure trend[/caption]
Speaking to Fresha, the leading marketplace platform for beauty and wellness, Sami explained the new ‘dry manicure’ phenonemon that is taking social media by storm.
It aims to stop nails absorbing water and expanding, as is typical with traditional manicures.
Sami, nail expert at the Nail Mafia, said: “Dry manicures are becoming a real game-changer in the nail world and are definitely rising in popularity.”
“Traditionally, nails would be soaked in water before a manicure to soften the cuticles.
“But what people don’t realise is that this causes the nails to absorb water and expand.
“Once they dry out, they shrink back to their original size, which can lead to polish chipping or peeling.”
By eliminating water from the process, dry manicures offer particular benefits for those with weaker nails.
Sami added: “Dry manicures eliminate this issue by skipping the water entirely.
“Instead, cuticles are softened using oils or creams, and the entire process becomes much more controlled and precise.
“It’s especially beneficial for clients with weaker or more brittle nails, as soaking can sometimes cause further weakening.”
Beyond being gentler on your nails, a dry manicure can also improve how long your polish lasts for.
“It [the polish] tends to last longer since the nail plate remains stable”, Sami explained.
“It’s a more modern, health-conscious approach to manicures and is definitely rising in popularity.”
It comes after Sami revealed the annoying habit that she hates customers doing.
“While I understand the need to stay connected, excessive phone use or other distractions can interrupt the flow of the appointment and sometimes affect the curing time for the nails”, she said.
“I prefer that clients engage with the process and enjoy their dedicated time, as it helps us make the most of the session.
“After all, it’s their relaxation time, not phone time.
“When clients take too long to choose a colour and keep changing their minds [is annoying too].
“It can disrupt the flow of the appointment and impact the overall timing.”
And she’s not scared to put customers on probation if they’re flaky.
She added: “Last-minute cancellations or no-shows can seriously impact my schedule and income, as it leaves me with little time to fill the slot with another client.
“To manage this, I require a deposit to secure appointments and have a cancellation policy in place.
“If a client repeatedly cancels or fails to show up, I place them on probation, which means they must pay in full before their next appointment to ensure their commitment.”
