Does anyone use a tool to cut in whites??

[mipoo670]

I've been in business 15 years or so doing acrylics (new here, didn't sey up my profile yet). My girlfriend went to get her nails done (I was unavailable), and she said that the guy used a tool to cut in whites. It was a round, disk shape, with 6 different cut out sizes. Does anyone know what this was? I do it free-hand, but it takes a long time.
Also, what brand acrylic are most of you using, and from what site? Im looking for a new l & P that hides flaws, like a pretty, opaque pink. I feel like I need to step it up a bit and try something new. I still use my 15 yr old dremel. Time for new! Any suggestions?
Sorry so long and thanks!!

 

[akaza]

Hi,

the tool that he has used sounds like a drill bit that attaches onto an electric file. I use them to cut out my smile lines. I find it much quicker and I like the crisp smile I get at the end.

Creative nail products have a powder you are wanting. They have custom blend colours also, so that you can match the powder to skin tones. Creative is one of the best products at the moment and you will find that most of the geeks on here use creative.

hth x x

 

[mipoo670]

Hi,

the tool that he has used sounds like a drill bit that attaches onto an electric file. I use them to cut out my smile lines. I find it much quicker and I like the crisp smile I get at the end.

Creative nail products have a powder you are wanting. They have custom blend colours also, so that you can match the powder to skin tones. Creative is one of the best products at the moment and you will find that most of the geeks on here use creative.

hth x x

Thanks for answering! So, the tool isnt a bit, but a metal thing. What drill and bit do you use?
Creative nail products seem to have afew different lines. What do you reccomend?
Your little one is adorable!!

 

[Eni]

Sounds like you are talking about a stencil of sorts for painting the white on with polish? Is that it. Looks like a disk with different patterns on it? Sometimes they use it in NSS to cut the white acrylic to get the smile line (and some places use an unused tip to cut in the acrylic).

E-files are what they call the electric files they use now(like a dremel). Where did you train and when? You really need to fill out your profile so we can help you more.

If you go on youtube and type in "Young Nails" you can see how they use an efile to do the white on permanent french.

And damn aren't you up late! Its 2AM there now! eek

 

[gillian w]

q-nailproducts.com - Smart nail tech tools and products to help nail techs save time and effort.

Probably something like this.I doubt it would be used much by anyone on here.You can do a similar thing with a tip.

 

[angel fingers]

no, i know exactly what you are talking about.

its like a slightly oval aluminium disk with a series of crescent shape cutters in different sizes round the edge.

you place your pink on the nail, allow it to set a little and then cut into it with the appropriate part of the tool and scrape away the excess pink product leaving a perfect reverse smile line to apply your whites up to.

i have one that i bought in the usa, but i havent seen one used over here. although i do believe some use an ordinary nail tip to do the same kind of thing with. i have had a go with mine, but i can already do a decent smile. i just bought it coz i was intrigued by the idea. to be honest i just dont have time to really see if it works, but it looks like it would.

i think if you do nails its much better to work on your skills and be able to do it properly without gadjets, but i can see a use for them maybe for those who dont do nails often and would like something to help pick up the speed.

 

[akaza]

Thanks for answering! So, the tool isnt a bit, but a metal thing. What drill and bit do you use?
Creative nail products seem to have afew different lines. What do you reccomend?
Your little one is adorable!!

I run a small salon so I use a mani pro, and I have a collection of different drill bits that I use....I had a look at the link one of the geeks have posted and it looks like she has found what you were talking about.

I havn't seen a tool like that for ages! I dont think that many salons use them anymore!

hthx x

 

[Poshfloss]

Hi,
Welcome to the site, yes I looked too at the link below. Seems like what you are looking for.
I have also sent you a message.
Lotsa luv x :hug: x

 

[loubylou]

I've been in business 15 years or so doing acrylics (new here, didn't sey up my profile yet). My girlfriend went to get her nails done (I was unavailable), and she said that the guy used a tool to cut in whites. It was a round, disk shape, with 6 different cut out sizes. Does anyone know what this was? I do it free-hand, but it takes a long time.
Also, what brand acrylic are most of you using, and from what site? Im looking for a new l & P that hides flaws, like a pretty, opaque pink. I feel like I need to step it up a bit and try something new. I still use my 15 yr old dremel. Time for new! Any suggestions?
Sorry so long and thanks!!

omg another B&Q shopper :lol:

 

[lizad14]

type in french cutter for search on ebay they sale them

 

[Dinkydot]

Can you only use the french cutter for acrylic..??

Angie
x

 

[raznik]

Ive tried these smile line cutters in both reverse fill method and cutting the white backwards into zone 2, and there garbage. They smear the product, and the smile line isnt deep its quiet straight. Stick to the old school method, looks better in my opinion.
Nicki (sydney)

 

[cerimac1973]

I've been in business 15 years or so doing acrylics (new here, didn't sey up my profile yet). My girlfriend went to get her nails done (I was unavailable), and she said that the guy used a tool to cut in whites. It was a round, disk shape, with 6 different cut out sizes. Does anyone know what this was? I do it free-hand, but it takes a long time.
Also, what brand acrylic are most of you using, and from what site? Im looking for a new l & P that hides flaws, like a pretty, opaque pink. I feel like I need to step it up a bit and try something new. I still use my 15 yr old dremel. Time for new! Any suggestions?
Sorry so long and thanks!!

i had a guy usr the end of a tip to cut in, i still do it by hand though

 

[MsJohnson]

I use a french cutter similar to the one posted in the previous link. I use it in the reverse method to cut away the pink. It was a little tricky at first but after using it a few times it was easy as pie. The smile lines created by mine are perfectly curved but can also be refined to suit the taste of one desiring a deeper smile.

Being able to create perfect smile lines by hand is an awesome skill that I am currently working towards.....However, in the meantime that little cutter has my nails looking quite fab!

Oh yeah, and I use Young Nails L&P...LOVE IT