HI PPL
newbie here,i have just started a vtct holistic therapy coarse at my college for manicure/nail extentions and was told to use star nails uv gel.asking the tutor if we can use a different gel kit she agreed.
my friend recommended using nail solutions uv calcuim gel,has any one here used this product and if so what do they think?


thanks
linziX

Never used it sorry - I use Brisa by Creative...Designer Nails sell this you can ring their HQ for help or do a search on the site for more info....PS this should be in Main Forum...this one is for if you are stuck and dont know how to do something on the site etc...hth

Hi Linzi

I've been using Calcium Gel by Nail Solutions for over a year now and I really like it. I haven't come across any problems, I find it easy to work with, not too thick like some gels.

Good luck.

Hi pauline
could you tell me a little more on the nail solutions calcium gel you are using
like is there much lifting to the nails ect... sorry to be so dumb but im thinking of using this product for my training. do you also use any other nail solutions products?all the advice would be great.

thanks linzi x

Hi Linzi

You don't sound dumb at all hunny.
I haven't experienced any major problems with lifting, and I don't use any of Solutions other products only the gel which seems to work well with the Edge primer which is what I use, and Star Nails Finishing Wipe solution to remove any residue after curing. I apply three thin coats and cure each one for 190 seconds. 3 thin coats works better than trying to apply it thick as applying it too thick causes the nail bed to burn when curing. I use the baby pink colour which I find has a nice finish to it, justs adds a very slight colour leaving the nail looking quite healthy (if that makes sense). I've also tried The Edge gel but prefer Solutions.

Hope this helps.

x

Thanks pauline
for your advice,ive now got the nail solutions student kit,did a set of nails on a client last night ,they look fab,except i cut one of her cuticles(sure she'll forgive me).The gel was realy easy to apply no running,and leaves a fab shine.

thanks again linzi x

I'm sorry, I don't have anything to add to this thread - I haven't used nail solutions.

But I've never talked to anyone called 'linzi' before when it was spelled the same way as mine, so 'HIYA LINZI'.

Hiya linzi
nice to meet u

Hi.

Just to add, I use nail solutions calcium gel and agree it is nice to work with and DOES file off in half the time of most other gels.

Also agree with prev reply that the pink shades look nice and cover any slight imperfections in the nail bed or tip blending.

Good luck.

Tanya