Brisa Nails have come off!

[sarahmarie]

Hi there guys.. I did my Brisa conversion Monday, and my lovely mummy was my model..

I followed everything correctly, step by step as per the training,
BUT 3 of my mums nails have come off!! (one yesterday and two today!)

Now, obviously I am very disheartened as I have clients booked in for them this week and do not want this to happen to them..

My mum works for a vending company and she has been on a run this week which means she has been lifting and handling crates of cans..

She said that these crates had fallen and moved around in the van whilst she was driving and so she had to lift them and stack them again which is why she says they have come off..

I am just really gutted though a they were done on Monday and it's now just 2 days later!! :cry: :cry: :cry:

:cry:

xxx

 

[Urban Geek]

Don't be too hard on yourself. Clients have to look after their nails and perhaps your mum wasn't as careful as she should have been x

 

[Pink Lady J]

You'll be fine I think they were slightly weaker than L&P on my mum but after saying that she just took her last two of the other day and they have been on since I done my Induction on the 30th of Jan.

I think it's all to do with practice and getting your stress area built up the way you would with L&P. Practice makes perfect.

I can't tell you of any other problems as since I have done my Induction I have only done 2 sets my mum's and my models in the comp at Excel.

Good luck let us know how you get on

Sarah x

 

[sarahmarie]

Oh thanks guys..

I just feel that I MUST of done something wrong as lasting only 1/2 days is shocking!!? :cry:

xxx

 

[Prionace]

Pergaps if you could do a brief step by step of what you are doing we might help to point out any steps that you might not be doing 100%

 

[Bagpuss]

Rome wasn't built in a day...be patient...keep practising and have faith.

Try making the nails shorter...I always ask what the client does for a living and I recommend the length I think is suitable for them....your mum sounds like she has a very hands on job so short and tidy would be my recommendation.

Work on your building layer and stress zones....building the nail in the right places is what makes a strong enhancement.

 

[adelekeegan1]

Just a thought, are you really working that first layer on to the nail ?

It was one thing I really wasn't doing well enough at the start

 

[Hope]

Where did they come off from? Free edge, cuticle area, stress area, were they tips or overlays?

 

[geeg]

Oh thanks guys..

I just feel that I MUST of done something wrong as lasting only 1/2 days is shocking!!? :cry:

xxx

Your own mum has told you they have broken because of too much work with what were probably also too long nails for the job she was doing!! The others have not broken. So why do you think it is all down to YOU and something you have done.

Have they really come off whole or just broken. Many people say their nails have come off when they mean they broke them off.

Do the nails as you have been taught, and choose a correct length for the person whose nails you are doing. Brisa is a great gel and a very strong gel, but it is more difficult with gel to determine the depth of the product. make sure you are not working too thinly which is a common problem when L&P users convert to gels.

 

[nailzoo]

To be quite honest, after reading you post in regard to your mum moving crates etc, it's not wonder they came off or broke.

Even if the nails had the backing and technology of NASA, what would you prefer
1. A nail to break?
2. The nail to remain intact and rip off the nailbed causing bleeding, pain, infection and permanent damage?

A bit of realism in regard to what's expected of nail performance would be great, they are not indestructible.

I'm not being rude, but it does get annoying when clients complain of breakage after they have been bricklaying, grave digging by hand, drystone walling, or crate shifting (my mother or not).

 

[geeg]

To be quite honest, after reading you post in regard to your mum moving crates etc, it's not wonder they came off or broke.

Even if the nails had the backing and technology of NASA, what would you prefer
1. A nail to break?
2. The nail to remain intact and rip off the nailbed causing bleeding, pain, infection and permanent damage?

A bit of realism in regard to what's expected of nail performance would be great, they are not indestructible.

I'm not being rude, but it does get annoying when clients complain of breakage after they have been bricklaying, grave digging by hand, drystone walling, or crate shifting (my mother or not).

:lol:​

True

 

[sarahmarie]

Thanks for the replies..

My mum did not complain.. Far from it..

The reason I posted this is that I thought that my mum may be being 'too nice' and blaming the job so as not to upset me by making me think I am rubbish!..

I did tell her to not use her nails as tools and to wear gloves when needed etc so this is why I have thought that it may be my fault if she did follow my advice..

BUT, I will bear the client's job in mind and keep them nice and short rather than unnecessarily long!

I have done my own today and I have got 4 sets booked in tomorrow, so like you all say, hopefully practise will ensure I improve and I will definately act upon all the advice given!! :green:

xxx

 

[EllaX]

I had the exact same problem with a client tonight - she had lost 5 nails the other 5 still intact with no lifting or anything. I feared the worst as they normally spin me a line although she admitted to ripping open boxes/packaging at work with her nails (no knife).

She now rebooked for a soak off and to have regular manicures instead.

If the others are still intact hun, don't get too disheartened, she probably lost a couple due to her job. Nails need to be suitable to peoples lifestyles and occupation xx

 

[sarahmarie]

I had the exact same problem with a client tonight - she had lost 5 nails the other 5 still intact with no lifting or anything. I feared the worst as they normally spin me a line although she admitted to ripping open boxes/packaging at work with her nails (no knife).

She now rebooked for a soak off and to have regular manicures instead.

If the others are still intact hun, don't get too disheartened, she probably lost a couple due to her job. Nails need to be suitable to peoples lifestyles and occupation xx

Oh right!!!

Thanks Rach!!

xx

 

[sarahmarie]

Ok.. So.. It's happened again on my nails!! :irked:

Did mine Thursday and now two are off

I have been so careful too !!??!

 

[ValencianNails]

I would say that if they're off within 2 days that they weren't on properly to begin with.

Is your prep is meticulous and are you removing all of the non-living tissue from the nail plate?

 

[sarahmarie]

I would say that if they're off within 2 days that they weren't on properly to begin with.

Is your prep is meticulous and are you removing all of the non-living tissue from the nail plate?

Yes.. I am thoroughly prepping.. I am thinking now that I am applying them much too thinly!!

 

[ValencianNails]

That could well be the case... have another try and use a bit more gel, make sure you apply enough in zone 2 for your apex as that's where the strength is needed.

 

[sarahmarie]

That could well be the case... have another try and use a bit more gel, make sure you apply enough in zone 2 for your apex as that's where the strength is needed.

Ok then thanks..

I am now certain that this is where I have gone wrong..

Stupid stupid me.. I am going to have 3 unhappy clients now from yesterday as their's will no doubt come off too now!!

 

[ValencianNails]

Don't beat yourself up about it... you're new to using Brisa and you will have a few teething problems, we all do when using a different range of products, but you will get there in the end, patience and practice are the key things :hug: