Foil foils foils!

[ClaireDix86]

Morning all! How do you store your foils? I have a stack of them all in a clear plastic bag but I wandered whether u have any ideas on how to store them/display them? Debating on whether to do samples of each one on a nail pop so it's easier to show people but that would take forever!! Any ideas welcome! X

 

[fluffy26]

I have mine on pops, although I don't have that many foils. I normally choose a complimentary base colour & whack the foil over the top for example I've got a beautiful peacock foil I use that over lost labyrinth it looks great! Gives the client more inspiration too!! X

 

[Bel's Gels]

Morning all! How do you store your foils? I have a stack of them all in a clear plastic bag but I wandered whether u have any ideas on how to store them/display them? Debating on whether to do samples of each one on a nail pop so it's easier to show people but that would take forever!! Any ideas welcome! X

I also do samples on pop sticks (yes it can be time consuming) and I label these with a number and the name of the foil.

I then bought some plastic phials and put the foils in those with the corresponding number on the cap so I can find it easily in my drawer.

I have over 100 foils so I find this is the best solution for me as far as storage goes.

HTH

 

[CocoAllure]

I do wheels love them

 

[Nster999]

Love them! I have all of my cut up into workable sizes and displayed in a small inexpensive photo album at my nail table so clients can flip through it while I'm prepping their hands for their service.

 

[amymulroy]

How do you work with foils?

 

[ClaireDix86]

How do you work with foils?

How do you mean Hun?

 

[amymulroy]

Iv never used them before. Wouldn't know how to start X

 

[CocoAllure]

They are so easy to save me from typing just YouTube it

 

[NailsXpress]

Which gel polish do you use for them? They dont stick to Gelish.

 

[Miss_Holly]

Which gel polish do you use for them? They dont stick to Gelish.

I use CND, the inhibition layer is fine for the "grunge" look, for full cover I use shardee nail shimmers glue (she's on eBay, Aussie ebayer)

 

[NailsXpress]

I use CND, the inhibition layer is fine for the "grunge" look, for full cover I use shardee nail shimmers glue (she's on eBay, Aussie ebayer)

Thanks Miss Holly.

 

[CocoAllure]

Yea I find it doesn't stick well for a full cover but I've been told to wipe the foil with scrubfresh first and then it will work

 

[fluffy26]

Yea I find it doesn't stick well for a full cover but I've been told to wipe the foil with scrubfresh first and then it will work

Hmm interesting! Will have to try this!! X

 

[CocoAllure]

Even this video she does it

 

[ClaireDix86]

Would you recommend two coats of topcoat over the foil or know how to prevent the foil wearing off? I done my own two weeks ago but the tip of the foil is slowly rubbing off and has done for about a week..
I rubbed the tacky layer off after the second coat and then used foil adhesive, rubbed on the foil before applying one coat of top coat.. Thanks in advance ladies x (sorry for the crap pic!!)

 

[Bel's Gels]

View attachment 197818 Would you recommend two coats of topcoat over the foil or know how to prevent the foil wearing off? I done my own two weeks ago but the tip of the foil is slowly rubbing off and has done for about a week..
I rubbed the tacky layer off after the second coat and then used foil adhesive, rubbed on the foil before applying one coat of top coat.. Thanks in advance ladies x (sorry for the crap pic!!)

I ALWAYS do 2 coats of top coat. I find most of my clients get a good 3 weeks without it lifting, unless they are 'pickers'!

Another hint I tell my clients is if they start feeling the edges peeling to apply a clear nail varnish to stop it getting worse, I find this also deters the 'pickers' from making it worse.

I only use foils and adhesive by Shardee Nail Shimmers in Australia. I have had no reason to use other products as hers all work perfectly and her adhesive is fantastic. I make sure I allow a good 4-5 mins for the adhesive to air dry.

HTH

 

[emsint]

How much do you gals charge extra for foils? X