Hi there,
Sorry that is this reply is going to be a long one, but knowing and understanding each system helps you to advise accordingly:
Each system has it's own great points and yes clients needs and wants have to be taken into consideration
General Fibreglass bonus points are..............
Easy natural nail overlays, natural looking and invisible.........very thin, but still strong.
No odour, so it can be used in any Salon........
You will still need good ventilation, just because you can't smell vapour doesn't mean it isn't there.............
Less dust, as you only have to buff the finished layer lightly..........
Instant polymerization............When it has dryed its polymerised......
End of the polymerisation chain.........
Quick to use on repairs, like little tears or snags in nails..........
Soak off time is 10 Minutes in warm acetone..............
Least likely to cause sensitivity, they are the the bottom of the sensitivity ladder............
Minus points for general Fibreglass......
As it is an EC Resin system it is not as durable in water............. over time, it can become brittle with over use in water.............So I wouldn't offer this say to a hairdresser, who uses Shampoos and chemicals, unless they are prepared to use Solar oil like the bible and gloves if possible...........After a few weeks growth time, Curling of the natural nail can occur..............
Gels are odour free, but produce more dust , on product rebalance and filing....
Strength wise, they are now with proper application just as fab as L&P......
Look at Anna from Torontos work..................
Instant polymerization once UV curing time has finished.......
But, higher on the list of the sensitivity ladder.
L&P is the most popular Enhancement application,
known for it's strength, versatility and durability and now thanks to new product development much thinner and flexible then in years gone by...........Lower chance of sensitivity then Gel.........Filing dust on rebalance........more techs are becoming sensitized to L&P, due to NOT SMART working...............
Soak off time 20-30 Minutes in warm acetone.......
Fully polymerized after 24-48 hours.......Solar oil will help to speed this up, as it blocks out the air.............
So clients will have to be a bit more careful, with their enhancements for the next day......Micro shattering a possibility...........
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Originally Posted by The Nail Geek
From most likely to least likely to cause sensitization:
UV Cured L&P
Gels
Odourless
Low Odour (most modern L&P fall into this category)
High Odour (traditional)
Wraps, Resins, and no light Gels
Also the Clients lifestyle is taking into account, no matter which product you choose to use........
Nail length, clients activities determine this............
Going from no nails to new nails...........
medium length for me is Fibreglass
shorter length could be Fibreglass and Gel
normal to longer length could be L&P
Condition of the natural nail.........
A very thin nail would be better of with a Fibreglass/Fabric# wrap then a L&P one........
I have found Fibreglass works brill on Drill damaged /MMA nails.....
L&P systems like R+ loves Keratin, on a thin nail less perfect canvass, less perfect results.........The thinner the nail, the more flexible and movable it will be under the L&P...........and it might not be able to support the L&P or Gel
But each Tech has also their own system preference, and this can influence client advice............It shouldn't but it happens!!!!!!!!!
Which look do they prefer...........
Some dont want to have enhancement look..............
Some do want the I am wearing Nails look...........
Some want funky glitters
Some dont
Some only have had ever one system and don't want to change as they like X system..............
Some clients have problems with X system and then can be moved to another system......................
Some don't care and will have anything.......
Just some pointers from my experience side of things............
Others may and prob. will have different views and more info...............
I am with Sandi, Fibreglass and Silk, are a fantastic system and very much under rated, hence some Technicians feel that they have to charge less.... They feel as it is JUST Fibreglass, it warrants a lesser price..... absolutly not!!! Skill is needed to create a beautyful nail no matter what your system is... so charge the same huni xxxx
Book lists for me are Doug Schoon Nail Structure and Product Chemistry 2nd edition and Marian Newman's Complete Nail Technician 2nd edition....
I love fibreglass and built a successful business just offering this system when I first started out..... I added UV Gel and L&P 5 years later xxxx
Sorry for the long post but I hope it helps a little xxx
