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Another possibility is that you haven't applied enough topcoat and it is shrinking when cured - causing that "fisheye" appearance.

Wow - seriously?? I did not recommend that the poster mix products for her client - I agreed with the not mixing of products because the result couldn't be guaranteed. I only suggested that if the poster didn't want to waste product - she could use the mixed product on herself - NOT HER...

All manufacturers recommend that you use the liquids and powders from the same system as they were formulated to be used together and they cannot guarantee the integrity of the product if mixed. However, I do sometimes mix products and have never had any issues with service breakdown. It is...

It really is great isn't it Victoria! I use it as well and I am here to tell you, one compact lasts forever! I have been using the same compact container of foundation for over 6 months and I only just poked through the bottom. Having said that, the happiest I have ever been was when I had...

I hear that crap so much out here its pathetic - I whip out a myth and fact sheet I have compiled from Doug Schoon's book (with publisher's permission of course) and tell them to get an education. I know my attitude can make people angry - and can be considered inappropriate as I am a...

Love it .....for about 5 minutes. There are many techs in my town that offer airbrushing. I get many of their clients because the airbrush paint tends to yellow and chip after a few days. It could be the quality of the paint they are using, I don't know - but I refuse to get myself an...

These can certainly be tricky! My method is to use an opaque l&p powder to create a new nail plate for the client - building it right onto the client's nail bed and attaching to whatever nail plate is left. I have then either painted the tip with French White polish, or I have attached a...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but..... if it cures in a UV lamp - then its a UV gel - wether it soaks off or not, RIGHT? I am looking for some clarifcation here because the statement made above doesn't make sense to me. Thanks

This is an absolutely amazing book and I have read it once per year - every year for the past 5 years. It has saved me from some tough situations more than once.!

I get kind of cranky with this kind of crap - In know exactly what I would say - but that would make me so very unpopular! I hate the smell of their perms - so they can just get over it!

It probably happened on two of the nails she uses most! I find that with most of my clients, they wear down a few of the nails on their dominant hand. Guess it could be called shrinking if they didn't understand how it all works!

I think you may have misunderstood me, Love. What I meant was that I discontinued selling them because of the issues we had - not that Kupa has discontinued the e-file - sorry if I wasn't clear. I am glad you have had a great experience with your e-file - but I have not. Its not opinion that I...

Thank you Meille! I am good, but do not consider myself to be even close to "the best" as I still have SO much to learn. There are some really amazing techs in Canada - but unfortunately we hear so much more about the bad ones than the good. I am lucky to have very loyal...

I used to sell and use the Kupa Manipro and have since discontinued. I found that the friction chuck would become loose over time and the bits would come out, it had vibration and 3 of the 9 I sold came back because the handpiece broke. Kupa does have a great warranty, but to send it back to...

Marian, I really do agree with you on many points. There is no regulation here on e-file use and very little avenue for training. I really think that there should be mandatory training with the e-file in Canada because I see so much horrific damage done with e-files. The UK is very...

Here's the rub - it is incorrect to assume my prep is aggresive - I have my e-file set on its lowest speed and the bit barely skims the surface of the natural nail - believe me - I wouldn't do it if it caused damage or pain. I have been extremely well trained and unless you have tried it you...

There is an NSS salon in my town that has "Gel & Acrylic nails $30" posted everywhere. They get em in the door and then charge them extra for everything. I have had 3 clients complain that it ended up costing them $80 for their set before they could leave - what a gimmick! I don't see many...

I use an e-file for everything, and no, I am not lazy :lol:. I find it is quicker and more efficient for me personally. I use a hand file only to straighten the sidewalls, lower arch and the free edge. I also have excellent brush control. I am not sure what would lead you to think that...

I had a client in just this week with the same issue. She ordered 5 colors and checked them all when they arrived. One of them was the wrong color - but because she opened it to check the colors - the refused to return it! How ridiculous is that!

I know that this is an old post - but I have just come across it and feel I must defend Lisa (im34ouch). Sadly, the training in our province is lacking. Until last year - we did not have a single CND Ambassador in our province. We now have one who is excellent, but she is also a teacher at...