Oil nails daily with cuticle oil to maintain inherent flexibility. Product that is allowed to become brittle will crack, break and lift.

Repetitive or severe pressure on the nail extension will lead to cracks that result in full-blown breaks. If you have a job where you are typing daily, keep your nail length short to avoid cracking the tips. Treat your nails as jewels, not tools !

The use of 'tools' to help you perform your daily routines will help to insure against breakage.  For instance, use a 5c coin to open soft drink cans, use the side of your hand or finger to open car or refrigerator doors, and never reach for anything with your fingertips as the nail extensions will reach the object first and break.

Nails that are too long for your lifestyle and activity level (repetitive downward tip pressure) result in service breakdown. If your nails become too long between appointments, shorten the length with the nail file.

When changing polish between maintenance appointments, remove polish with a non-acetone nail polish remover and lint free cotton wool. After the enamel has been removed, wash hands and scrub nails with a soft toothbrush. Apply two thin coats of nail polish and a thin application of topcoat, allowing the layers to dry between coatings.

Wear gloves when performing household chores, working in the garden or whenever you use cleaning solutions of any kind.  Most household cleaning solutions contain chemicals that will effect the gel overlay and result in service breakdown.  Some household pest sprays contain a chemical that may actually melt the surface of the overlay and compromise the integrity of the product.