The trick to non sticking lids with GelBond is to make sure the nozzle is clean and then screw the lid on TIGHT. You should never have a lid that sticks if you simply do that. To unstick a stuck lid ... take a pair of pliers and go all the way around the cap just squeezing to break the adhesive seal and then try again to unscrew the lid either using your fingers or the pliers gently. Be careful not to twist the tube. It works 9 times out of 10.
Did you overlay them with anything? ... they do not look like they have had an overlay, and I can see quite clearly where the tip is applied and not buffed in. These really would not be acceptable in a professional situation.
It won't help you to improve if you are too pleased too soon with what you do. You must see the flaws and correct them the next time. It also would ne do you any good if I told you these nails were great.
Keep trying and get the best education you can.
ok now im officially gutted
yes Geeg I overlayed with Nsi Totally clear, Im no where near a professional, im still learning.
Comments taken on board thankyou :sad:
xxx
Well don't be gutted --- :hug: you have to learn to see the flaws and to correct them not accept them ... never accept them. When you post pictures (very brave of you) you can't be gutted when not everyone tells you they are wonderful ... that doesn't help anyone to improve and I'm sure you realise you have room to improve and I'm sure you will.
Listen to me :hug: there are too many 'technicians' who are very pleased with their work and because they are they NEVER improve ... they don't even look to improve because they are so easily satisfied; I'm sure you do not want to be like that. One day you will be glad I did not fawn all over you and tell you things that weren't true. So don't be gutted, be determined! When I see your work and tell you its great or that you have improved you will then be over the moon and know you deserved it!! x
Perhaps the polish doesn't help either. You could correct all the wonky edges very easily with a brush and some Acetone (as I assume you do not have Nail Fresh which would do the job much better than Acetone).
thanks geeg, Ive just been at the friends and family stage for so long, I know some things I have improved on, I just meant I was quite pleased as it was my 1st nail biter and they could of been worse lol :/ I dont think any of my work is perfect, or even really good lol, hence why Im still doing friends, Im a bit of a chicken when it comes to enrolling on training, because once Ive done that and if and when I qualify then Ill be out in the big world of the paying clients and Im just not confident enough, no where near.
Your confidence will grow with training ... come on! If you love it ... get on with it!!
Hiya Lulu83, I was taught something similar to what Geeg recommends to perfect my polish outlines, but instead you use an orangewood stick with nail polish remover. As soon as I've applied the polish to that nail, if there's any messy edges, I go straight in with the orangewood stick dipped in remover and gently trace it along the edge line to neaten - works a treat! Also good for removing any polish that you get on the skin. Works best if you do it straight away though, before it dries. So work a nail at a time.
Such a priceless tip when you're first starting out as it helps you to provide a professional looking polish from the outset HTH x
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