thanx for the advise...well i never even thought about trying a different adhesive...but now youve mentioned it i will...im beginning to wonder if Dream have any decent products...so far i have discovered that i dont like the tips that are as tough as old boots..nor do i like the monomer as i find it difficult to work with compared to a couple of others that i have tried, thanx for the pointers.

i know you need to use the dream products to submitt the work but they arent going to know about the glue, are they?

Good luck- it really worked for me!

I personally prefer nsi stuff- and tend to use this for practicing.

I think the glue for the nail trainers is a different make up to the regular glues, you might find other glues take a long time to set on a cold nail trainer.

Good luck with the blending problems. It will come!

it does say that- but my glue sets faster and better- so im really not sure?

Good to know as I always keep separate glues for both practice hand and real people. Tipping a practice hand is always a pain, next time I use it I will try my regular glue and see how we go.

i use my regular glue and it sets fine but i did also hear that some might take longer to set than others.i think its just a case of trying and seeing what happens.

I use NSI Balance gels and I love the durability they have, However I'm having an issue with a good natural tip.The gel will peel off or the tip will crack grrrr help me please!!!

i just wondered when you apply gel do you cap the free edge as its possible that this could make a difference?

I cant help but ask who have you trained with.
I have also used EzFlow tip blender its a must but only on natural tips, white tips should not need blending just the surface shine taking off.

Pinny x

Yes, I cap it with gel and sealer. Although, I was told only to use clear tips with gels.

Why not use tips that don't require so much 'thinning' and only need blending?
Save loads of time that way. And time IS money.
I've never understood this "pre-blending/thinning" stuff.

I use Asian well-less tips. As Nailzoo/Carl says, "they blend like butter".
Save time and headaches. They are SO thin, if you're inexperienced, you can blend them right off the nail. So, it will also teach you to have a light hand.
I also find that they are very budget-friendly.


hth's

where do you buy your tips from?

they sound like Creative performance tips...only without the blending ...

I get them from Nailite.
UK Distributor of Nailite products:
on ebay - eBay UK Shop - Nails at bargain prices for nail techs: Products for nail techs, Nail Care Prep
Their regular site - Virtual Soft


But I know there are other UK distributors, as well as AU distributors.

I just don't know who they are.
sorry