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I have a little problem with the alpha-hydroxy acid serum of Creative (sea serum). I must do something wrong but I don't know how to solve it. :cry: After I soak and do the filing and cuticle work, I use a scrub , then rinse and then put sea serum. Leave it for 5 min and then without rinsing...

I was wondering if anyone could help me understand how someone can make a flower art like this: http://elainewatson.com/images/artgallery/pasadena/100_0550.jpg It says it's made with acrylic but how can the flower be so flat? I have seen many nail art like this also here in the gallery and...

Hi, I have a situation with a friend of mine and I really would like to hear your opinion. My friend had L&P a few weeks ago. She discovered she was pregnant, and unfortunately she has a problem with her pregnancy (she is 7 weeks pregnant) and the doctor ordered her to stay only in bed and...

When I was trained, I was taught to use paper files (like the Kanga 240 grit). I haven't used anything else, but I was wondering why metal files are not used? Since they are metal they can be disinfected like the other metal tools, or am I wrong? What about the glass / crystal files? Has...

I am a little confused with L&P nail art and I wanted to ask you if you can help me. I understand that L&P and gel need a rough surface to adhere. So when you do the L&P 3D art over a gel or L&P surface, this surface needs to be buffed for the art to adhere. But when you apply clear gel/L&P or...

I have seen some salons here that offer Fiberglass/Silk with Gel. I was wondering why do you put gel instead of resin? And if you offer Gel service why do you need to put the Fiberglass layer? Does this make it stronger? Do you offer this kind of service?

I have a problem with tips. I read Geegs tutorial about how to blend a tip but I have problem with the joint....it takes forever to make it dissapear..:confused: I was taught to make it dissapear so it looks natural after an overlay and not see the joint...(I hope this makes sense) What I...

When I do natural nail overlay (no tips, just natural short nails) with gel, I was taught the following procedure: 1. prep 2.liquid bond 3. thin layer of natural/pink gel 4. cure for 2min 5. paint on white 6. cure for 2 min 7. thicker layer of natural/pink gel 8. cure for 2 min 9. buff...

I am going to have a client (male) who is a nail biter (and cuticle biter) and he wants a manicure but nothing fake or polish in his nails. I am thinking of the procedure since it's the first time I have a nail biter 1. CoolBlue 2. shape free edge (if possible) 3. Cuticle remover 4. Remove...

I was wondering when the weather is cold, if it is possible to replace the Marine Masque of the Creative Spa Pedicure with the Raw Earth mask and heated mitts. Has anyone tried it? I would really love to hear your experience in customizing the spa pedicure procedures

I have the kit of the Raw earth pedicure and I was wondering if the nails showing in the photo are natural. If they are not do you know what was used and they seem to be so natural ? Thank you. :hug:

I am new to nail art and I haven't done any course but I was reading the threads here and I saw that a lot of you use water based acrylic paints. I may sound stupid :o but could you please tell me what water based acrylic paints are? Do you apply them with water? How do they stay on nail? Are...

I have done my first manicure to a friend. I think it was a complete disaster :cry: I managed to finish her in 2 1/2 hours :eek: She hadn't done any manicure for about 3 months and I struggled with the cuticles. It took me so long to clear the nail...but the worst for me was with filing and...

I may sound silly :o but I wanted to ask you if someone wears enhancements and has dry hands, is it ok for a spa or a solar manicure? I know that water and soak may cause lifting if it is done before you put the enhancements but is it ok afterwards, or in between infills? :rolleyes: Thank you.

Hello everyone, I discovered this forum a few days ago and it is really amazing how many things I found in here ! Right now I do a training course with Creative to become a nail tech and I a little confused with the nail tips. There are three main categories : natural, white and clear. We used...