View Full Version : Is anyone else a 'self confessed rubbish at nail art' geek... :/
lulu83x
23-01-12, 07:22 PM
I am rubbish at nail art! even the most simple streaks and lines lol... I do try and try but it always looks so amature :/ is the only solution to this to take a nail art 'day' course?? or a full on 'nail art' course??
I have practised on tips etc etc, do some of us just not have the jist of it?? My application technique is improving alot.. but so many people request nail art now - (even simple designs)
Is the answer just practice?? :) xxx
sleepymcninja
23-01-12, 07:32 PM
Have a look at the konad threads, it gives you beautiful nail art with no artistic skills (I love it haha) xx
Me too! I'm just not good at intricate detail and it always looks like my 3 year old has done it lol! I just stick to what I can do, glitter mainly. I think it's partly because I just don't really like it so I've never really been bothered enough to practice it.
lulu83x
23-01-12, 07:36 PM
will def have a look thx hun.... but do you feel like konad is cheating? lol xx
lulu83x
23-01-12, 07:38 PM
Me too! I'm just not good at intricate detail and it always looks like my 3 year old has done it lol! I just stick to what I can do, glitter mainly. I think it's partly because I just don't really like it so I've never really been bothered enough to practice it.
this is completely like me lol, I am so passionate about nail enhancements etc but im just rubbish at even simple art! hmmmmm think ill just persist lol xx
sleepymcninja
23-01-12, 07:41 PM
I'd never be able to do those designs that konad have, I'd rather have a gorgeous nail art design a bit cheaty than what I'd be able to do for them free hand lol I've never really been bothered about it either so never really practised, I'm sure it'd take a whole lot of practicing for me to get half decent though! xx
lulu83x
23-01-12, 08:00 PM
I'd never be able to do those designs that konad have, I'd rather have a gorgeous nail art design a bit cheaty than what I'd be able to do for them free hand lol I've never really been bothered about it either so never really practised, I'm sure it'd take a whole lot of practicing for me to get half decent though! xx
Yes i completely get that... hmmm def check konad out then xx thx hun
sleepymcninja
23-01-12, 10:10 PM
No probs, I bought one konad kit and then one of the monster bundle packs from amazon, they're great, only problem is choosing which design people want! :) xx
CazCardiff
24-01-12, 09:54 AM
I have Konad and both Bundle Monster Sets. Im also doing the EN Nail Art course, and it has helped me no end! I also bought 2500 el cheapo tips (I stick them on my nail trainer hand with blue tac) and practice all the time on these. xx
I adore Konad its been a real eye opener for my clients and myself. I've done a nail art course and although I can do it I prefer the perfection you get with Konad. I find that Im not a very good artist but Im really good at crafty stuff, so colours, designs and how things go together are my strength.
Konad is definately not cheating, its just another way of doing something - thats my view anyway!
Karaxxx
lulu83x
24-01-12, 02:14 PM
great thanks everyone :) :D xxx
K-Nails
24-01-12, 09:59 PM
I would rather do beautiful well balanced enhancements with no lifting, than I would worry about nail art.
Go with konad and keep practising on what is important, your application. Good on you xxxxxxx
bellababe
24-01-12, 10:50 PM
Hi...
I wasent great at nail art at first. I then searched on the internet and youtube to have a look at various nail art designs and just kept practising
Cx
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JuicyLucy
24-01-12, 11:51 PM
I would rather do beautiful well balanced enhancements with no lifting, than I would worry about nail art.
Go with konad and keep practising on what is important, your application. Good on you xxxxxxx
I so agree with this. There are lots of pictures on the site of beautiful nail art on dreadful nails. Your first skill must be to craft a well balanced, non-lifting enhancement.
I am pretty rubbish at freehand nail art, possibly because I've never been that interested in it - I stick to Konad. Fortunately for me, hardly any of my clients want art.
K-Nails
25-01-12, 08:03 AM
I so agree with this. There are lots of pictures on the site of beautiful nail art on dreadful nails. Your first skill must be to craft a well balanced, non-lifting enhancement.
I am pretty rubbish at freehand nail art, possibly because I've never been that interested in it - I stick to Konad. Fortunately for me, hardly any of my clients want art.
Lol same here my clients just like a simple flick which I might add you can get beautifully with Orly nail artist stripers. They are paint based and the brushes in the little bottles are an absolute dream to flick with.
Xx
lulu83x
25-01-12, 08:32 AM
Lol same here my clients just like a simple flick which I might add you can get beautifully with Orly nail artist stripers. They are paint based and the brushes in the little bottles are an absolute dream to flick with.
Xx
great thanks so much will look for some orly brushes xx
lulu83x
25-01-12, 08:32 AM
I so agree with this. There are lots of pictures on the site of beautiful nail art on dreadful nails. Your first skill must be to craft a well balanced, non-lifting enhancement.
I am pretty rubbish at freehand nail art, possibly because I've never been that interested in it - I stick to Konad. Fortunately for me, hardly any of my clients want art.
Thankyou, Sounds like konad is def the way! thankyou x
Loveleelady
25-01-12, 09:00 AM
I must look up this konad!
Im not a natural at nail art have to work hard to make it look good and I tend to go more towards glitter and gems really blinging up nails.
I like the bling but dont like all the traditional style nail art of flowers and stuff I just dont like how it looks and think its so silly on women past their 20s but thats just my personal opinion I obviously keep to myself lol and just give the customer what they want
K-Nails
25-01-12, 02:03 PM
great thanks so much will look for some orly brushes xx
Hair ways here in Essex sell them so I should think sallys or beauty express probably do. They do loads of fab colours. Probably best to buy one, maybe black and see. The bottles are a lovely shape to hold and as I said the brush inside is perfect for artwork such as flicks. Becausemthey are acrylic paint they dry in seconds which stops the worry of smudging when you put your topcoat on. Don't worry when they dry they look sort of boring matt but when you apply topcoat they go shiny.
Good luck Hun xxx
I have been watching youtube tutorials on basic nail art and have given a few designs a go on my own natural nails, I think they are not too bad for a beginner , i was even asked if they were minx so must be ok lol. I am looking forward to trying out more and learning more.
lulu83x
27-01-12, 01:07 PM
Hair ways here in Essex sell them so I should think sallys or beauty express probably do. They do loads of fab colours. Probably best to buy one, maybe black and see. The bottles are a lovely shape to hold and as I said the brush inside is perfect for artwork such as flicks. Becausemthey are acrylic paint they dry in seconds which stops the worry of smudging when you put your topcoat on. Don't worry when they dry they look sort of boring matt but when you apply topcoat they go shiny.
Good luck Hun xxx
thanks hun, I have ordered a black orly striper polish today..exciting! sad hey. lol xx thankyou x
blossom
27-01-12, 02:53 PM
I don't care for nail art myself but can turn out some nice looking stuff for others lol and have done some quite detailed designs in the past.
But I don't make a point of offering it and for this reason.
It take ages for the client to consider the options, then more time to choose the colours, think about rhinestones, sit and wait for it to dry. . . . and what you can charge for nail art simply doesn't make it worthwhile as far as I can see. . . it can take almost as long as it takes for me to do another infill!
How do you make it worthwhile? :)
lulu83x
27-01-12, 04:44 PM
I don't care for nail art myself but can turn out some nice looking stuff for others lol and have done some quite detailed designs in the past.
But I don't make a point of offering it and for this reason.
It take ages for the client to consider the options, then more time to choose the colours, think about rhinestones, sit and wait for it to dry. . . . and what you can charge for nail art simply doesn't make it worthwhile as far as I can see. . . it can take almost as long as it takes for me to do another infill!
How do you make it worthwhile? :)
yes this is true, I tend to just apply 1 or 2 rhinestones and maybe a quick sweep of a striper brush lol :) but this is purely beacuse im rubbish at freehand :/
I am getting better at glitter tips now - although a full set takes just over 3 hours lol. But im definately going to invest in a konad kit - it looks great x:)
Just wondered, does everyone advertise konad as nail art on your websites/price lists etc? Or do you advertise it as konad - do people know what it is? Thanks x
I am also rubbish at nail art. My 'nail art' stretches to a couple of rhinestones artistically placed on clients chosen nail, and coloured acrylic (hardly counts as nail art when you see some of the amazing nails on here) Definitely not Picasso! Ive never had a big call for it, and it's a good job really.
I must look up this konad!
Im not a natural at nail art have to work hard to make it look good and I tend to go more towards glitter and gems really blinging up nails.
I like the bling but dont like all the traditional style nail art of flowers and stuff I just dont like how it looks and think its so silly on women past their 20s but thats just my personal opinion I obviously keep to myself lol and just give the customer what they want
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