How to prevent lifting at the cuticle area?Updated a year ago

A: Nail prep is a key to avoiding the lifting of dip powder. There are 3 reasons you might have experienced lifting near the cuticle:

1. Product applied on the cuticles or skin surrounding the nail. When this happens there is a pocket between the nail plate that can cause lifting as nails grow out. 

2. Leftover cuticle attached to the nail plate. If the cuticle is not fully removed from the nail with the dip powder applied on top, it will create a small gap into which water and other debris can get into over time. 

3. Not fully dehydrating the nail. Make sure to thoroughly wipe the nails with an alcohol wipe or pure acetone to clean the nail plate of any debris and moisture. Fold the wipe in half and go around the cuticle area to get to every spot.