✅ Damage to the nail plate is a problem we encounter more and more often.
✅ Well-cared-for nails are part of a good first impression, both for us women and for an increasing number of men (awareness of nail care is growing! 😊👌). However, excessive use of gel polish, acrylic or gel enhancements can damage the structure of the nails.
✅ On Wednesday, just before 18:00, I received a call from a client whose fingernail had been trapped in a door. She immediately went to the emergency department, where her finger was disinfected and cared for, before she was referred to a podology practitioner 😊👌
The client came to our practice that evening at 18:30, and a dressing was applied to her nail for three days. She had a follow-up appointment yesterday. Her finger was no longer throbbing as much, but removing the acrylic enhancement was painful. We eventually shortened the nail gently and removed the enhancement with a rose-head burr. Working through the layers of acrylic took some time 🙈 A little blood came out 🩸
✅ The nail plate is a non-living structure: it does not breathe and has no blood supply or nerves. A new nail plate forms in the matrix, and healthy regrowth also depends on the condition of the nail bed.
Knowledge of the anatomy of the nail unit and an understanding of its processes are essential in a nail technician’s work. ‼💅
✅ Look after your nails, but do not overdo it! Injured nails are much easier to treat when they have no polish or enhancements on them. Nail length matters too.
We encourage you to take care of your healthy, beautiful nails 😊
