I had my gel manicure removed a few hours ago, though I found their removal method a little weird. I saw online that the nail tech would usually sand off a later of the polish and subsequently give a few rounds of acetone soak off. My nail tech, on the other hand, had just sanded the polish down all the way, with the sander even eating into my nail beds.
Right after the removal, my nail beds were super sensitive and now, they are quite scratched up as seen in the picture. I’m just wondering if this kind of removal method is frequently used.
by shinyelektross
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Was it builder gel/gel polish or hard gel?
I’m not sure that it’s the right way, but it’s how my salon did it too. I do my own gel nails now and use a combo of the e-file and gel remover.
If I have the time, I like to put cuticle oil on my nails and just let it rest. I find that they feel much stronger within the next day or two and it really helps me with the sensitivity.
If it was filed down to the point of sensitivity and discomfort they went too far. It’s not entirely uncommon for a tech to entirely file down a gel manicure without soaking, but it takes a high level of skill and comfort with an e-file to do safely
Yes. I’ve never had a professional soak my nails. They’ve always just used the electrical file.
It’s probably a hard gel that can’t be soaked off. If your nails are sensitive they’re probably in what I call “gel shock” from no longer having a structure gel on them. Apply cuticle oil and hand cream to nourish the nail and give it a few days. If they still feel weak get a nail strengthener and apply everyday