Acrylic powders different brands

[tashastalons]

Hey peeps just a quick question really,

I have quite a large collection of coloured acrylics and use them with nsi attraction liquid is this such a big problem if im using a different brand powder ibd, creative ect?
I know they say you should use the same monomor with same brand powder but i cant see any difference.

I always use nsi attraction liquid so thats the only liquid my brush has been in.

I havent noticed any problems with doing this but just wondered if anyone else has!??

Be great for some replys. :lol:

 

[Bettierae]

I'm not an NSI geek, but I have some INM powders, (and a few of I think IBD) and I use ezflow liquid with them. I'm conscious of the fact you shoudn't mix brands, but I don't use these very often. They seem to be fine. The only reason I have some different powders than ezflow is simply because ezflow didn't have the colour powder I was looking for. Sometimes other companies do just the shade you want! I probably only mix a few times a month but have always had the same results.

What results are you getting doing this? x

 

[sknight]

I may be wrong but apart from service issues you may be compromising your insurance if you don't follow manufacturers guidelines

 

[Bettierae]

If I use another brand powder for the free edge colour, then I use ezflow for the nail bed, If that makes sense. I do it only every now and again and its honestly never crossed my mind when it comes to insurance, it should have! Would it compromise insurance when mixing a generic glitter into my usual powder or is that different. I do that a lot. gulp!

 

[sknight]

If I use another brand powder for the free edge colour, then I use ezflow for the nail bed, If that makes sense. I do it only every now and again and its honestly never crossed my mind when it comes to insurance, it should have! Would it compromise insurance when mixing a generic glitter into my usual powder or is that different. I do that a lot. gulp!

I am not really certain it will affect your insurance it was just the 1st thing that came to my mind but maybe you should check to be on the safe side.

Quite a lot of techs here have mixed glitter into their products so it should be fine. x

 

[Bettierae]

blummin heck though it gets you thinking doesn't it. Its had me thinking about all us creative geeks that play around with products, trying this that and the other. I'm going to check tomorrow, just so I know x

 

[VHunter]

This also brings the question to mind of the companies (legitimate ones) that sell "universal" coloured powders...... These powders are made CONSIDERING the varying brands of monomer.
One brand will NEVER meet all of your needs, it's simply not feasible. Probably why we have so many different brands...

So, if these are intended to be used with different brands... then would that compromise your 'product'?
I have seen colours that aren't in the range of the brand I currently use, knowing I will likely want them in the future....

I am personally, an experimenter... haven't really dabbled in L&P much, yet... But was wondering...

 

[tashastalons]

Hey guys thanks for replies! Very interesting!

Yes hnybee26 I was thinking only using it on the free edge/ french tip would be fine.

Im always mixing colours and glitters 2gether as it the were paints, and yes you cant be satisfyed with just one brand.

Be interesting to find out about the insurance side!

I also use brush cleaner for 3d nail art so I dont know weather this would cause a problem either!

 

[RedAdmiral]

I dont think you should worry as you know you are mixing brands so if you get any complaints from service breakdown you'll know why. Glitter is glitter it is a foreign object to polymer and can affect ratio, curing and longevity - though probably by only a small amount so you wont see problems immediately. If you have a look at MSDS sheets you'll find that essentially all monomers and polymers contain the same ingredients - so I doubt any adverse reactions can occur by mixing just service breakdown.

 

[Purelynailz]

Just to add to what everyone else has said, i know when i did my Ezflow training that they say their colour/glitter powders can be used with any traditional monomer.
Glitter powders have very little polymer in them compared to " normal" powders, theres normally quite alot of glitter in them , which is why you only use them to lay colour down and not to build with, and should use a clear/pink powder to build the shape with after youve applied your colour.
(if that makes any sense whatsoever:lol: im very tired today!!)

Haze x

 

[Claire D]

Today i was fixing a nail i used a sculpting form nsi attraction powder but a different make liquid as it dried i took the form off and the nail was really bendy and it just come off when i filed it any reasons?

 

[Vetty]

I dont think you should worry as you know you are mixing brands so if you get any complaints from service breakdown you'll know why. Glitter is glitter it is a foreign object to polymer and can affect ratio, curing and longevity - though probably by only a small amount so you wont see problems immediately. If you have a look at MSDS sheets you'll find that essentially all monomers and polymers contain the same ingredients - so I doubt any adverse reactions can occur by mixing just service breakdown.

Today i was fixing a nail i used a sculpting form nsi attraction powder but a different make liquid as it dried i took the form off and the nail was really bendy and it just come off when i filed it any reasons?

The biggest risk of over-exposure. The reason Claire's nail was bendy and came off when she filed is because the product wouldn't cure with these products mixed together. Un-cured product is a massive over-exposure risk for you and the client.

Checking the ingredients on MSDS sheets is mis-leading because they list the ingredients but not the formula. So you can tell what's in it but not how it's chemically formulated and that will differ across companies.

Adding glitter is completely different - as long as your ratio is right the glitter will have no adverse effect on the nail. Mixing systems risks over-exposure, service breakdown and you will invalidate your insurance. Why bother?

 

[Claire D]

thankyou for your advise !