From Acylics to Gels in 1hr !! Help

[Julia H]

I have a new client booked in next week, great !! But, she is currently wearing acylics and now wants gels. I am used to gel which buffs off and am perfectly happy in filing right down to the natural nail but I dont actually own any acetone to remove acrylics. Is it best to pop out and get some remover to soak off her current acrylic set or should I just file them right down - if so would putting gel over the top be okay ??

Before I new that she wanted hers soaking off she asked my how long would it take - I said a full set takes me 1 hour but now I'e read that soaking off can take upto an hour alone!!!

Please help,

 

[Bagpuss]

You could just infill using your gel...thin them out...reduce the length if needed...and re balance as normal using gel. After a few visits the L&P would have grown off and she will be left with just your product on her nails.

 

[Vetty]

I have a new client booked in next week, great !! But, she is currently wearing acylics and now wants gels. I am used to gel which buffs off and am perfectly happy in filing right down to the natural nail but I dont actually own any acetone to remove acrylics. Is it best to pop out and get some remover to soak off her current acrylic set or should I just file them right down - if so would putting gel over the top be okay ??

Before I new that she wanted hers soaking off she asked my how long would it take - I said a full set takes me 1 hour but now I'e read that soaking off can take upto an hour alone!!!

Please help,

It depends on whether her nails are in a good enough condition to rebalance or whether they really need to come off....... If she wants them off and a new set applied then you will need extra time (prob another hour), and I can't see that she would be upset by that, although I would ring her in advance and tell her...... Also, if she does want them off then get some product remover and soak them off.

You can rebalance L+P with Gel, just be aware there may be a colour difference between the 2 products until the L+P has grown out....

hth's

 

[Julia H]

Thats great .... knowing I can buff and then use gel. I will ring her first tho just to make sure she dosnt want hers off. I dont know how long she has had them or what state they are in.

If there is a colour difference between the two show through a sheer polish? I have a gorgeous polish with a hint of pink and is really shiny and between you and me, detracts from any imperfections!

If she does want hers soaked off then I will just have to tell her it will take longer and get myself some product remover. I have said that I would do it for thirty five pounds, I think thats okay?

Thanks both of you, I'd be lost without this site! xx

 

[marshat]

Just have her come in an hour early. I am sure she won't mind. I think that she will be a lot happier with the new set of gels.