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Fake nail removal: our tips for limiting damage

Ouille ! Aïe ! Un faux ongle vient de se faire la malle ? Vous vous retrouvez avec un ongle abîmé, douloureux peut-être ? Que faire quand un faux ongle est arraché pour limiter les dégâts ? Pas de panique : Velvet Extension vous guide étape par étape pour réagir sans aggraver la situation. Suivez nos conseils d’experts pour protéger vos mains et retrouver une manucure impeccable, tout en douceur.

My false nail is torn off: what can I do?

Well, what was bound to happen happened: a false nail got caught and was ripped off. Your pretty manicured hand suddenly becomes much less graceful. It's neither aesthetic nor practical. You need to find a solution without panicking.

  • If your natural nail has been damaged and is bleeding: disinfect, protect and consult a doctor without delay. immediately.
  • If only the false nail is affected: stop everything! Take care of your nail before consult a nail technician for gentle removal.

1 - Gently file the broken nail

Start by gently filing the edges of the broken nail with a Velvet Extension. The aim is to smooth out the angles and avoid snagging clothes or hair. Above all, don't use do not use nail clippers, which are too aggressive in this case.

2 - Protecting the nail surface

Appliquez une couche de base coat Velvet Extension sur l’ongle naturel et le reste du faux ongle. Cela va solidifier la zone fragilisée, éviter les cassures supplémentaires et uniformiser la surface.

3 - Make an appointment for a salon drop-off

To cleanly remove the rest of the gel or false nail, make an appointment with a nail technician. She file with a suitable file, remove any gel residue if necessary, then treat the natural nail with a care of the natural nail with a protective base coat.

Velvet tip: Avoid applying a new false nail or semi-permanent polish or semi-permanent varnish immediately after a break. Allow your natural nail to breathe and regenerate with appropriate care.

How to pamper your nails every day?

After an incident, opt for gentleness: moisturize your nails and cuticles with Velvet® cuticle oil. Extension, limit shocks and avoid aggressive products. Find all our tips and care products on our dedicated page: taking care your nails.

Avec ces gestes simples et les produits Velvet Extension, vous limitez les dégâts et aidez vos ongles à retrouver toute leur beauté. En cas de doute, notre équipe reste à votre écoute pour vous conseiller et vous accompagner.

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