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I just got a phone call from a woman at CND. She hadn't heard of PopIts either and asked me to explain them! I referred her to the website and directed her to the tutorial. She told me that she is going to jump right on it! So keep an eye on the CND website for their line of PopIts! I'm excited!:)

I can't wait to have the baby so that I can go back to work and give these things a shot! Is CND manufacturing them also? Or is it just Ys Nails?

I think it depends on how concentrated your powder to glitter mix is. I'm sure you could do it with pre-mixed glitter, but I don't think they'd be as glittery. To get them to look really, really glittery, the best method I know of is to dip them in the actual tub of glitter or use a small spoon...

I use a dehydrator (EZ Flow's EZ Bond) and two or three coats of Acid-Free Primer. I don't etch the nail plate. Before I started doing things the way I do them now, I had all kinds of problems with sunscreens, saltwater, chlorine, and oils causing lifting (Florida has to be one of the worst...

Minky posted about OCD! This is the SAME EXACT THING my obnoxious client does! I do her nails on Saturday, by Sunday, she's called me on my home phone (because I was dumb enough to get it listed in the phone book) asking me if I can fix it on Tuesday...I don't work Tuesdays. When she comes in...

Not so, unfortunately. It's one of those tricky things because not every primer bottle puts it on the label. A lot of powders also contain MMA, but powder MMA polymers are comparatively safe because they do not readily evaporate or penetrate the skin. "Primer: Primers are usually made with...

Oh! I didn't even think of that! That's a really good idea too!

They do look nice from the side. That was one of the things I was wondering about. They have a beautiful curve to them. I think I'm going to order some from the website Angel Fingers gave me and give them a shot. In the US, I guess they're calling them Dual System Forms, but I can't find any...

Sure! It's simple once you get it down. Here are step-by-step for a full set and as a backfill. FULL SET~ 1.) Prep the nail. 2.) Size and apply the tips (sculpting nails like this is very difficult and not worth the time, if the client wants sculpted nails, sculpt the nails first the way...

I concur! CND Performance Forms are the best I've tried, and I've tried them all. I like the TT forms also, but don't use them unless I have someone that is really difficult to sculpt on.

Oooh! I LOVE the prowide brushes! I wish all polish companies made them!

LoL! I agree. As far as long-lasting polishes (on natural nails), the best brand I can recommend is SpaRitual. I've also had a lot of success with CHI's new polish line. They seem to be more flexible than OPI polish. I almost never have problems with chipping or peeling. Proper nail prep is...

I can't read Spanish (I know, I'm probably one of the only native Floridians that can't), but when I search for them on Yahoo, MSN, and Google, the only sites that come up are threads from this website. None of the other techs I've talked to have heard of them either. ...I think the hispanic...

I notice that almost everyone that posts here is from another country and PopIts seem to be the new hot thing. I haven't heard of them before today! I live in the US, is it taking longer to get here? ...or am I just out of the loop? I've been reading about them, and to me they seem very...

LoL! I just talked to another tech friend of mine who said that if you apply gel over wet primer, not only does it cause lifting, but it BURNS under the UV lamp! God, I can't wait until that next CND class comes up! I'm using Creative's Acid-Free Primer, does that have MMA in it? I'll have to...

I'm just telling the truth! Now, go out there and make some money! Enhancements take time to master, but manicures and pedicures are a snap to learn, and you've already got an edge over other newbie techs because you can paint. You shouldn't have a problem finding a place to work because you...

I think it depends on the look you're trying to get. I have had better results pre-mixing when I have a client that wants glitter dispersed over the whole nail. However, when clients ask for Diva Nails (when the glitter is highly concentrated, usually at the free-edge, like a french) I drill...

If you're looking for a great brush, I reccommend the ones that Art Nails puts out (the VRush brushes). They are AMAZING! I have been using them for 4 years and I love them. Here's a link to a site that sells them. Nail Supplies Discount Beauty Nail Tech Supply Buy UV Nail Lamp - Nailiteinc.com

I think that if they really wanted to show imperfections, they would have the competitors paint the nails in a metallic color. Not only do metallic colors point out every single inconsistency in the acrylic, but they also showcase all of the brushstrokes. How frustrating!

I have the same problems with gels, but I live in Florida, and the humidity here breaks the gel product down quickly. I would blame the priming pen, if all of the other advice doesn't work. Is it like a cloth or felt tip? It seems to me that something like that would get contaminated with...