One ball method

pretty_in_pink · **One ball method -** 18-08-08, 10:45 AM

Just wondered what you all think of this?

Katykitten · 18-08-08, 11:23 AM

Think of.....? Have you got any more info or a link perhaps? xx

Bagpuss · 18-08-08, 11:34 AM

As far as I know there are no set rules as to whats right and what isnt...just what works for you. whether you use 1 ball or 2, 3, 4....as long as they look great and it works for you, why not.

Some companies train in different ways but different doesn't always mean right/wrong...

pretty_in_pink · 18-08-08, 11:36 AM

Sorry

completely forgot about link!

YouTube - Acrylic Nails One Ball Method

Katykitten · 18-08-08, 11:41 AM

Ah, thats better, thought I was missing something there. As Bagpuss said, there doesn't seem to be a right or wrong way, you just have to go with whichever way works best for you! xx

pretty_in_pink · 18-08-08, 11:46 AM

Thanks!

Bagpuss · 18-08-08, 11:48 AM

shame that wasnt shot from a better angle as you cant really see anything

Doorie · 18-08-08, 12:15 PM

I use the one ball method when the client wants polish or gel all over.

one bead of Truely Natural and I'm done...
quick and the perfect base.

VillageNails · 18-08-08, 12:55 PM

had my nails done in the usa in a salon inside a walmart store.(a sort of nss

)he didnt wash his hands but asked me to wash mine!! used an efile on my natural nail
the chap used the one ball method - was so quick and the end result needed hardly any buffing. it was super to watch - perfect control of the l/p. no more than 30 mins £10!!

Missy G · 03:28 PM

I just love the way she dipped her finger into the buffing cream and then wiped it on her lap, how unhygienic is that?

Doorie · 18-08-08, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillageNails

had my nails done in the usa in a salon inside a walmart store.(a sort of nss

)he didnt wash his hands maybe he did it before?
but asked me to wash mine!! used an efile on my natural nail and what? I do too, what matters is if he knew how to use it or not.
the chap used the one ball method - was so quick and the end result needed hardly any buffing. it was super to watch - perfect control of the l/p. no more than 30 mins £10!!

the fact that it's quick is why I use this method too...
I then use my liquid buff (on me, if I'm just doing my nails to have something on, never on polish or gel) and I'm done, and it's super shiney.

RedAdmiral · 18-08-08, 04:26 PM

I use the one ball method its great we do loads of natural sets so its so quick. Dont really agree as using yor nail as a spatula

but what can you do eh?
Whats the story with her brush wiping tho! those hairs must be so hard to with stand that!

loubylou · 18-08-08, 04:54 PM

It is a BIG no no to use an e-file on the natural nail,
all that is ever needed is to gently remove the shine with a very gentle 240 grit abrasive hth

Helbels · 18-08-08, 05:35 PM

I don't know much about L&P but I have 2 comments after watching that video:

1) The nail tech's own nails look really thick and ugly to me from what I can see.

2) Her filing technique looks a bit brutal!!!

Doorie · 19-08-08, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loubylou

It is a BIG no no to use an e-file on the natural nail,
all that is ever needed is to gently remove the shine with a very gentle 240 grit abrasive hth

it all depends...

it is funny (me being "internationnal" lol) to see how in the UK you all say you should never use an e-file and stuff, whereas in other countries ppl all swear with it...

to me, it is not a big no no, as long as you know how to use it. (fact is, I know) if you take the right *head*, you won't damage the natural nail. or you will damage it as much as you would with a hand file.

I would never use a diamond "head" for instance.

anyway. I use it maybe twice a year so well.

Missy G Uber geek Posts: 1,570 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Reading	18-08-08, 02:30 PM I just love the way she dipped her finger into the buffing cream and then wiped it on her lap, how unhygienic is that?
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pretty_in_pink Geeklette Posts: 27 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ireland	One ball method - 18-08-08, 10:45 AM Just wondered what you all think of this?

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Katykitten Massively geeky Posts: 861 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cardiff	18-08-08, 11:23 AM Think of.....? Have you got any more info or a link perhaps? xx

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Bagpuss Sleepy Geek Zzzzzzzz Posts: 14,279 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk	18-08-08, 11:34 AM As far as I know there are no set rules as to whats right and what isnt...just what works for you. whether you use 1 ball or 2, 3, 4....as long as they look great and it works for you, why not. Some companies train in different ways but different doesn't always mean right/wrong...

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Katykitten Massively geeky Posts: 861 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cardiff	18-08-08, 11:41 AM Ah, thats better, thought I was missing something there. As Bagpuss said, there doesn't seem to be a right or wrong way, you just have to go with whichever way works best for you! xx

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pretty_in_pink Geeklette Posts: 27 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ireland	18-08-08, 11:46 AM Thanks!

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Bagpuss Sleepy Geek Zzzzzzzz Posts: 14,279 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk	18-08-08, 11:48 AM shame that wasnt shot from a better angle as you cant really see anything

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Doorie Freaky geeky Posts: 903 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: switzerland	18-08-08, 12:15 PM I use the one ball method when the client wants polish or gel all over. one bead of Truely Natural and I'm done... quick and the perfect base.

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VillageNails Real geeky Posts: 301 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kent	18-08-08, 12:55 PM had my nails done in the usa in a salon inside a walmart store.(a sort of nss)he didnt wash his hands but asked me to wash mine!! used an efile on my natural nail the chap used the one ball method - was so quick and the end result needed hardly any buffing. it was super to watch - perfect control of the l/p. no more than 30 mins £10!!

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RedAdmiral Uber geek Posts: 1,407 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Formally Ireland now London	18-08-08, 04:26 PM I use the one ball method its great we do loads of natural sets so its so quick. Dont really agree as using yor nail as a spatula but what can you do eh? Whats the story with her brush wiping tho! those hairs must be so hard to with stand that!

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loubylou Grand Geek Posts: 8,661 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: west yorkshire	18-08-08, 04:54 PM It is a BIG no no to use an e-file on the natural nail, all that is ever needed is to gently remove the shine with a very gentle 240 grit abrasive hth

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Helbels Geeky Posts: 155 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fleet, Hampshire	18-08-08, 05:35 PM I don't know much about L&P but I have 2 comments after watching that video: 1) The nail tech's own nails look really thick and ugly to me from what I can see. 2) Her filing technique looks a bit brutal!!!

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