Perfectly Polished Rye

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The Prescriptive Manicure

There’s so much science and technique behind a successful nail enhancement. It’s taken me 17 years in the beauty industry to truly understand and refine what I do today - and I’m still learning. This industry is constantly evolving, and staying up to date with the latest techniques and products is essential. Knowledge really is power.

“Prescriptive manicure” might sound like a new term, but in reality, every good nail technician should be tailoring treatments to suit both your natural nails and your lifestyle.

With the right application and proper aftercare, your nails should last 3+ weeks. Of course, this can vary - things like using your nails as tools or skipping gloves when washing up or gardening will affect longevity. But that’s always the goal.

For example, if you’ve booked builder gel but I feel hard gel would better suit your nails and lifestyle, I’ll always recommend and use what’s best for you.

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of work that suggests inexperience or poor-quality products:
- Inexperienced techs = poor prep leading to premature lifting
- Poor products = lifting, allergens, and bad breakages (especially with acrylics)

Choose your nail technician wisely - and don’t be afraid to ask questions!