Also, can i use my 9watt lamp with these systems?

Does 9 watt cure salon systems gel? Sorry cant comment on that particular gel.

Most gels require a specific wattage (most more than 9 watt too!)

What do you want from your gel?

Do you want soak off/file off?

have you read this? it may help

Choosing the Correct Gel

oh i would rather a soak off, salon system is only a 9watt and file off. its a real pain. takes too much time.

ibd suggest buying theirs which has 2x4 watts which in thoery adds up to 8watts right? so surely i could get away with using my 9watt.

A complete gel cure has nothing to do with the wattage of your lamp.

It has everything to do with the amount of UV delivered from the bulb/bulbs.

Use the lamp that goes with your system. This is very important indeed.

I use young nails gel, consistency is superb,
the trainers down south are jenny draper and denise taylor I think give lisa or stephen a ring at head office they are lovely and will steer you in the right direction. I cant speak highly enough of young nails head office is 01253 699999

Hi Hun

Right now sit yourself down & listen (soz to be harsh but this advice will save you money & make you money) I have used crap companies for training in the past & spent a hell load of money trying to learn. GO WITH CND. I have just had my 1st 121 with them & its exactly what I wanted from an educator from the begining. they are the bees knees & will see you right.

HTH xx

You are choosing between three very different gels there... one's a buff off, one's a soak off and one's a UV powder gel.

Decide what you want the gel to do for you and your clients.
What do you want to use it for... only natural nail overlays? Sculpting? Tip and overlays?
Do you want a gel that's good on hard handed clients? If so then I would suggest a buff off gel such as Brisa (which I use very successfully) or EzFlow Gel It, NSI Balance, Young Nails etc.

I don't see how you can come to a decision when comparing such a diverse choice of gels.

Re the lamp query... read the following article for more info on UV lamps - Choosing a UV Lamp for your Gel System

hth's a bit

Thanks, i have given them a ring, i can do a conversion course in 3 hours in bristol that costs less than£100, it sounds abit too cheap to me, especially as that includes the kit aswell.

But i have heard so many good things about the product and traing for cnd is too costly and training schools are too far away. Not easy when you have 2 small children.

I doubt that the price includes the UV lamp! When comparing prices for conversions take into account what you're getting in the kit, the lamp being the most costly item.

IMO, you'll travel 'however far' to get the best nail education, if you really want to follow your path with a company.
I drive approx 90 minutes for my training (and would go further if that's where the best education was), and I flew to the UK from Spain to attend The Event in October last year.
Why? Because I knew it was worth it

Hi there, you have made a good decision. Young nails are not 'crap' and I have been doing nails for 9 years now and have used many different brands.

I have had my gels on now for nearly 4 weeks, testing, testing, and they are still looking perfect apart from regrowth! All my clients are very happy, infill time reduced etc. CND are also a great brand as well as NSI and many others, there is not just one fab brand but many and this is what makes it difficult to choose.

Young's training and products are fab and the people friendly, very friendly, next day delivery and someone to talk to at the end of a phone if you have any problems at all.

As for the cost of your training? Well once you have done the training I will let you make up your own mind. Can you afford to spend more on training when you have already spent too much. Young nails people are flexible and take into account the individual and the training you have already received. You will love them, I promise!

Good luck for your future in nails and enjoy yourself in Bristol!

Love and best wishes

Sheila xxx

I totaly agree with Sandi on this advice. I went to liverpool this month & off to manchester next month for my education & I have to use public transport from blackpool. is well worth it

Yeah thats all well and good, if you dont have young kids to consider, prior work comitments, plus travelling up north when you live down the south west would be very costly indeed.
If i had a money tree and trusted childcare i would probably be more willing to do it.
Not saying its not worth it, just saying i cant afford it!

Before you make assumptions why not find out where your nearest CND educator is located? You don't have to go NORTH. CND have educators all over the country. I'm not pushing you, do what is best for you, but you are making a wrong assumption to think you have to travel to leeds to get CND education. You don't. 08452106060 or www.sweetsquared.com

There is a fab subdistributor for CND in Bournemouth,i should not think that is too far from you...the girls there are so helpful,Layla,Roxanne and Jamelia are always willing to listen and want you to succeed,as much as you want to yourself.The number is 01202 427860