Lost the ability to paint with polish!

[claireyfairy]

As title says I have lost the ability to paint with normal polish [emoji30] done two polish pedis today and wAs not happy with either, I'm too used to shellac and being able to play around with it, is it just me?? X

 

[WeeLaurz]

Nope I'm the exact same! I'm never happy when I use normal polish now, far to use to using Shellac x

 

[Fee]

same here!!! My polish skills aren't what they used to be, I'm taking to long because the gel polish can be worked to perfection. But I also think it's because you are used to the gel polish finish, smooth and high shine, because of that normal nail polish will look less pretty..

 

[NancySyd]

same here!!! My polish skills aren't what they used to be, I'm taking to long because the gel polish can be worked to perfection. But I also think it's because you are used to the gel polish finish, smooth and high shine, because of that normal nail polish will look less pretty..

Yes, I think it is a combination - my skills have gone down and my expectations have gone up!

 

[claireyfairy]

Glad it's not just me then! Yes maybe your right about the end result not looking as good because of being used to the look of shellac/gel finish, I swear I nearly die of a heart attack if people want fingers painted with polish and usually manage to up sell them shellac and breathe a huge sigh of relief! Lol toes I can just amount manage! X

 

[Pashaboutnails]

I totally relate to this. I have got my CND Master painter on Sunday and I am worried about the Vinylux section. I have been practicing with the product and doing a French manicure too ( as I never get asked for them) but I have totally lost the knack with normal polish.

 

[claireyfairy]

Quick question whilst on the subject what can you use as a base with vinylux? I know is meant to be used without but some of my older clients especially have quite uneven/ridged/ non smooth toe nails and I feel vinylux is too thin to cover these imperfections? X

 

[noreenoconnor]

You could use a coat of negligee or beau underneath they won't affect the final colour but may affect the drying time by a few mins max.

 

[claireyfairy]

You could use a coat of negligee or beau underneath they won't affect the final colour but may affect the drying time by a few mins max.

Thank you I have tried that but it doesn't seem to give the cover I need x

 

[BeautG]

Me too! It now seems alien to me to use actual nail varnish! [emoji23]