Blending Tips - Page 2

xAnnaBannAx · 26-02-08, 05:02 PM

I have some tip blender but have been avoiding using it as i feel its a bit like cheating and id like to know that i can do it by hand.

Vetty · 26-02-08, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xAnnaBannAx

I have some tip blender but have been avoiding using it as i feel its a bit like cheating and id like to know that i can do it by hand.

It's not that it's cheating but it's something that will cost you dear further down the line. It is made of acetone and dissolves the end of the tip but it keeps working after the tip has 'blended'. That will not only weaken the join to the natural nail and but it can break down the adhesion of the overlay as well. You will get service breakdown from it.

Some shor cuts are worth taking and can save valuable time in the workplace, others aren't! Tip blender isn't......

hth's

bubbabinks · 26-02-08, 06:56 PM

I was taught to start lower down the nail, not straight onto the join and that way you will blend most of it as you work your way up. I was also taught the right way to hold the file, as I was holding it wrong.

It sounds like you're over blending and not holding the file correctly that's why they're snapping off.

Have you got the Nail Class Book by Gigi (Geeg)? It's fantastic hun
You need to read File control part 1 - getting a grip and File control part 2, I cant find a tutorial on it but if you can get your hands on this book I highly recommend it.

xxx

lilly · 26-02-08, 06:59 PM

hi, can you use creative performance with gel ?

waxprincess · 26-02-08, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lilly

hi, can you use creative performance with gel ?

You sure can. Just remember to take off the shine.

Bagpuss · 26-02-08, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lilly

hi, can you use creative performance with gel ?

ahh sorry i missed this the first time you asked....

Yes you can...i know Brisa says about only using clear tips but i have used natural tips with brisa and they have been fine.

beautynails · 26-02-08, 10:32 PM

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hi, can you use creative performance with gel ?

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Originally Posted by waxprincess

You sure can. Just remember to take off the shine.

I thought CND reommended not using them with gel.

lotus blossom · 26-02-08, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by xAnnaBannAx

Im using tips supplied by essential nails, I tried some nsi tips and there was a huge difference...my course tips were really really tough in comparison as the nsi tips seemed really softed when i filed...but alhough easy to file down i found these difficult because they were white so i needed to file away all the well to find the smile line...then the tip would just break off the end!

I used my essential tips yesterday and pre blended them to save time, but i still managed to make a mess on both of them...two of them the tips just broke off at the smile line, a few were ok and a couple i managed to file a little hole in the tip!

Im trying to be careful but not sure if its me or the tips lol

what grit file are you using for blending tips?

Nicki-Marie · 26-02-08, 10:59 PM

I actually cut most of my well away before i glue the tip on, so ive only got a small ledge to blend onto the tip of their free edge. Just may be another option to try?

bettyboo · 26-02-08, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by xAnnaBannAx

i dont understand...they have a well area though? So you dont file any white tips? Do you jut stick them on at the smile line then?

I have white tips with well area, i remove the well area carefully with curved scissors. Then lightly pre blend smile line but not too much.

I found blending tips quite hard too, same as you, i just couldnt see any progress, then one day, Voila! i did it. And i haven't got a bl**dy clue how Lol. It just happened. Hang in there it will happen, i do understand how disheartening it is, it really feels like all the practice hasnt transpired in the end result. But it will happen, promise

. Chin up girl

xx.

ticen rustem · 27-02-08, 01:00 AM

ive been using nsi tip blender . Blending is easier and i have had no problems at all I also use tips with the well cut. I think i will try creative no blend tips. Could i still get these (from excel) even though i havent trained with them?

Bagpuss · 27-02-08, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ticen rustem

ive been using nsi tip blender . Blending is easier and i have had no problems at all I also use tips with the well cut. I think i will try creative no blend tips. Could i still get these (from excel) even though i havent trained with them?

Creative wont be at excel...but you can ring Sweet Squared and get them.

xAnnaBannAx · 27-02-08, 10:54 AM

Thanx for everyones suggestions, I did another set last night and I actually blended them in really well....(not sure how!) but then messed it all up with the l & p! As i just totally applied it really badly....the day before i did the l & p quite well but had bodged the blending in beforehand! grrrrr...better luck with both today eh!

Lou-Lorena · 27-02-08, 02:17 PM

I was talking about tips in general not white tips, we know you dont remove contact area on French tips.

And how can the tip blender keep working after product is applied if we have filed away the seam were we applied the blender......

And i don't reckon a company would design a product that would interfear with the rest of there products.

Personaly i don't use tip blender, but if someone is having problems and i can't see exactly what steps she is doing then i would recomend her to use the product designed for the job...

2littletoys · 27-02-08, 03:43 PM

had the same problem but have 2 tips for you- given to me by geeks.

1. Change the glue! i found the Esstentail Nails glue no good at all- i know it says dont do that- but trust me! I now use a brush on glue and have had no problems!

2. After the blending spray some of the prep over the tip and nail- the colour of it wet is th colour it will look under acrylic/gel.

These really helped and after doing these i did 8 sets in a row without trouble.......