High Gloss

sandrae333 · **High Gloss -** 02-06-06, 12:58 PM

Hi,
I've only just qualified and was told that I could use a gloss instead of having to use all my energy buffing!!! I'm usuing The Edge acrylic system and wondered if anyone could offer me advice as to which High gloss I could use. Also do they all have to be put under a UV lamp.

Thanks

Sandra

CadenceAlex · 02-06-06, 01:08 PM

Glaze n go by NSI is fantastic and it goes under a UV light.. but I THINK it may dry in 3 minutes with just air???

I know one of them does anyway!

naturalnails · 02-06-06, 01:10 PM

Does the Edge not do a Top Gloss gel?

Firstly I would perfect the art of buffing to a shine - it is a good skill to have. There are some fabulous new buffers / shiners / Glossers about that dont take nearly the elbow grease that buffers used to.

If you really dont want to do this then there are High Gloss top coats available that do not need cured under a UV light.

sandrae333 · 02-06-06, 01:12 PM

Thanks for that I know it's probably being a bit lazy but when you first start out times a premium isn't it?!!!!!!!

naturalnails · 02-06-06, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sandrae333

Thanks for that I know it's probably being a bit lazy but when you first start out times a premium isn't it?!!!!!!!

It probably takes less time to buff a set of nails than it does to wait for a top coat to dry. It is better to get good habits in the beginning rather than have to relearn them at a later stage.

min11 · 02-06-06, 02:23 PM

The set of nails I had done before going away in May were finished with EzFlow Gel top coat product which was cured in a UV lamp. I was amazed when she went straight from her electric file leaving the surfaces all dull and went straight to this product. I have to say I wasn't impressed though. The filemarks were invisible but the surface wasn't smooth. I dont know how to explain it but to me it was like if I went straight from my grey wolf file to glossing missing the grey fox and sandshark when I would even out any last imperfections in the levels? I hope that makes sense, it does to my little trainee mind

I think personally I'm going to stick to filing and buffing, I bet there are loads of people who turn out gorgeous results with the gel gloss but I like my files and buffers best.

Klassy Klaws · 02-06-06, 02:29 PM

I love to see the result of buffing it gives me great satisfaction to see how much of a shine I can get.
Mind you my arm and shoulder doesnt like it to much