Re-balancing the nail during a fill-in nail service means to file and buff the nail to blend:

• A. Old product to new growth area
• B. New product to old growth area
• C. Between natural nail and cuticle
• D. Between artificial nail and tip

Answer: (A)

Re-balancing focuses on creating a smooth, even transition from the existing artificial product to the natural nail as it grows out. By filing and buffing the surface to blend the old product into the new growth area, you maintain correct thickness, improve strength, and prevent a noticeable line or lifting as the nail grows. It’s not about blending at the cuticle base or at the tip, which would address different concerns rather than the interface between the old product and the new growth.