Thanks Gigi that is great, I look forward to the photos being added.

i want some MRS GEEK super sassy toes

Yummy cant wait to have a play.

Amb x

thanks geeg for taking the time to post this tutorial... can't wait to see that images that go with it.
Mel

I have one question to ask about the minx when I apply it to enhancements it seems to lift at the free edge giving a rough/chipped look after a few days any advice would be welcome Thanks.

You may be stretching the minx too much when applying ... minx should be just taut not stretched.

You may not be letting minx cool sufficiently before you file the free edge

You may be using the file in a 'see saw' motion instead of in one direction and at a 45degree angle to the fee edge

hope this helps

just wondered as i have a few clients off on holiday to rather hot destinations, will the Minx peel of if caught after or during sunbathing (as it will get rather warm in the sun) ?

Probably daft question I know....

It's a perfectly reasonable question.

The answer is if someone scuffs a Minx veneer when it is hot then yes, they would scuff it.

The good news is that if it is hot enough to scuff, it is hot enough to smooth back into place. Never heard of anyone scuffing Minx in this manner though. Bear in mind they are not indestructable, nothing is. Thankfully Minx cool off in seconds and then it is much more difficult to harm them in any way.

thank you for your reply and here's question number 2 (sorry)

having applied my first set on me tonight i find the free edge is a little bit rough even after I've filed the excess away. Can a gentle buffer smooth it out?

(even after a first attempt - boy it looks great!!!!)

I find the 1200 side of the CND Koala buffer useful. Don't see saw back and forth with the Minx file. Firm strokes from the side to the centre in one direction only and make sure they are cool before you do it.

Erm I'm being thick how do you do all of this with a hairdryer ??????????????????? Do you get the client to hold the hairdryer, how far away should it be and Im assuming on low heat setting ???????? eeek help

When I used one I just waved the hairdryer over the minx until I thought it was warm enough. Minx don't have to be 'cooked' just warm .. I actually used the hot setting. I used the dryer myself not the client. This isn't difficult. You'll feel that it is warm and then peel it off the backing to apply.

I have been looking into Minx and think it looks amazing. Where can I get hold of some? I was also wondering if it was something you need to do training for?
Thanks for your help x

Minx is the hottest new service to hit nails, and techs and clients alike are loving it ... they've really given salon business a big boost.

They can be purchased from SweetSquared (the home of CND in the UK) and you do not need training as there is a class on line at: Minx Nail Coverings

If you are a nail technician you can do Minx and you can buy Minx. If you cannot prove that you are a professional you will not be able to purchase.

Sweet Squared 08452106060 or Welcome - Sweet Squared

thanks thats great. will definately be getting some soon!