Cosmetology · Nail Enhancements

Removal of nail enhancements should be done:

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Gently and per product directions to avoid damaging the natural nail

A By ignoring the natural nail
B By forcefully prying them off
C With a credo blade
D Gently and per product directions to avoid damaging the natural nail

Why this is the answer

Nail enhancements should be removed gently and according to the product's directions (for example, appropriate soaking or buffing) to avoid damaging or tearing the natural nail underneath. Forcefully prying or ripping off enhancements can pull away layers of the natural nail, causing damage and creating openings for infection. Patient, correct removal protects the client's natural nails. Knowing that enhancement removal must be gentle and method-appropriate — not forced — is a practical safety point within the nail-services content.

Source: Skin & Nails — Enhancement Removal

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Nail enhancement questions cover monomer-and-polymer (acrylic), UV gel and wrap systems — chemistry, application, maintenance and removal — and the ventilation and skin-contact precautions. This is one of 9 Skin & Nails questions on nail enhancements, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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