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  1. ella

    Nimue

  2. ella

    I've missed you all.

    happy to tell! 4 months in SanDiego, California, then 32 months at Petuxent River Maryland. Will probably spend a lot of time driving up and down to Florida though as my dad is there.
  3. ella

    I've missed you all.

    Hi everyone, and thanks for all those who sent me messages whilst I have been off the board. I have been working very hard recently and have resisted the temptation to log onto the site for fear that I may just enjoy myself too much and not concentrate on the things I need to do. Can't...
  4. ella

    Just curious..P/W manis...

    In the summer, nearly half my work is toes. I do not extend them though (maybe the odd single toe nail repair to make them all equal) - all the work is gel colours or gel french. I use IBD colours currently because it is very easy to get hold of and it stands up to the job with no problems...
  5. ella

    Utilizing fiber with gel..

    I once read about a set of nails where the tech had used fabric matching the client's dress for a special occasion. The tech had cut the leftover fabric from the dress to cover the free edge only and set it into the enhancement. When I read it it sounded like a sort of "ruby slippers" effect...
  6. ella

    long nails

    Have you tried using "bankers fingers". Not sure if that is what they are called, but they are rubber thinble type of things that can cover your finger tips. They are very cheap so not a problem from a hygeine angle as they are cheap enough to be disposable when you consider the cost involved in...
  7. ella

    sculptured nails

    I use the creative forms which I have had no problems with. They also do a clear one now to allow the UV to penetrate from underneath too! I hear that EZ flow do some very good ones, but I have not tried them.
  8. ella

    Room temperature effect on products

    I personally find that clients with bad circulation (cold hands) result in slower self levelling with gels. I use a yoghurt maker to gently warm my gels in if it is a problem - or you can lift the client's hand near the light which warms it a bit too. If you are mobile - try not to leave them...
  9. ella

    HELP !!! IBD gel

    well I would agree with everything that has been covered already. ultra seal applied too thin ultra seal applied too thick layer beneath ultra seal has not had shine fully removed (or can be left with tacky layer) layer beneath ultra seal is not fully cured (remember it needs 3 mins for...
  10. ella

    will miss you all

    Now I have just realised how completely addicted to this site I am. I am going away tomorrow morning and will not get to my PC for at least 5 days. I am trying to figure out if I can get on the net somewhere as I will feel so out of touch!!! Off to hertfordshire to celebrate my Granny's...
  11. ella

    Sinus Trouble.. connected to L&P ???

    a long way back I replied to a post with this subject. this is what I wrote: I used to get symptoms for up to 48hours after doing nails - any type. I would sneeze, cough like a smoker, streaming nose, sore throat and slightly fluish feeling. This is what helps me: A proper mask...
  12. ella

    Gel help

    have you made sure that the shine is removed from the tip before applying gel? You need to be extremely thorough about this. Also, have you applied the gel to the edge of the tip - sometimes called "capping the free edge"? You need to ensure the gel is not just sitting on the surface. What...
  13. ella

    brisa nail paint

    this can work on toes too. If you want to set rhinestones in, personally I would put a basecoat of clear gel first. You can use the white gel paint to create simple nail art in this way too, or go 3D and make the art on a peice of tin foil, then cure, then pop on the nail and seal with gloss...
  14. ella

    Sinus Trouble.. connected to L&P ???

    I would question your theory that it is the monomer. Easy to find out - does it happen when you rebalance gel? I have terrible problems with dust from ANY system if I do not take precautions. If I protect myself I get no respiratory problems at all. It took me a while to figure out, but it is...
  15. ella

    marco master class

    I have always wanted to learn how to do that! (eyebrow threading) ANyone know who teaches this?
  16. ella

    buying products

    For my little input in this: I like to think that this site is driven by us the users. If we ask questions about creative products, then we will get answers about creative products. I have never yet seen a post where a tech asks about a brand other than creative and is told that they...
  17. ella

    sore eyes!!

    I don't know if this is relevant, but if you work with a VDU/computer your eyes are fixed at the same focal length for most of the day. It is good health and safety practice to look up and focus on something at another distaance every now and again. The eye equivalent of shaking out your limbs...
  18. ella

    Idle Thumbs!

    I just have to forward that to everyone I know, It is very funny
  19. ella

    First attempt at Gel - help!!

    I have a four points which may help. First: Forget L& P - it is not from the same planet and talks in a different language. Working gel like l&p is like getting a man to ask for directions when he is lost - it won't work! Second: Remember gel will stick to gel, it will not stick to...
  20. ella

    comp smile lines

    I'd like to add to that question - just what is the definition of the "perfect" competition nail. What exactly do the judges give points for? One day I'd love to try this but as usual for me it's a location thing.
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