melbee
Well-Known Member
I have just got my trial of retention+ and powders. I am very impressed with the consitency of the beads and the setting time of the powders. I like the fact its not spongy and springy, you put it and it stays put. I also like the clarity.
However, ALL my ££££££'s are in NSI products. - it would cost me zillions to change over. I wasnt expecting me to like it just so much. Then I realised the price of retention+ (OMG)
Do you use less monomer than with NSI monomer, could this be why it is so expensive along with the superior adhesion (I've not trialled it on clients yet though) as the dog dish is half the size alone of the NSI dish with lid, and I may be imagining this, but does it not smell as potent? also, it doesnt seem to evaporate as quickly as the NSI monomer. I am currently sporting 2 nails in NSI l&p and 3 in CND l&p.
Also, burning question - I hate having to dap my brush (NSI no.8) after every bead to remove the excess liquid - do you have to do this with CND retention? - I bought the CND no. 8 brush new also. - its smaller than the NSI kolinskly no. 8 and its a perfect fit into the CND dog dish.
However, ALL my ££££££'s are in NSI products. - it would cost me zillions to change over. I wasnt expecting me to like it just so much. Then I realised the price of retention+ (OMG)
Do you use less monomer than with NSI monomer, could this be why it is so expensive along with the superior adhesion (I've not trialled it on clients yet though) as the dog dish is half the size alone of the NSI dish with lid, and I may be imagining this, but does it not smell as potent? also, it doesnt seem to evaporate as quickly as the NSI monomer. I am currently sporting 2 nails in NSI l&p and 3 in CND l&p.
Also, burning question - I hate having to dap my brush (NSI no.8) after every bead to remove the excess liquid - do you have to do this with CND retention? - I bought the CND no. 8 brush new also. - its smaller than the NSI kolinskly no. 8 and its a perfect fit into the CND dog dish.