The nail shack
Well-Known Member
Hi? I'm Newley qualified as a nail technician and completed a distance learning course therefore didn't receive the face to face training as i would if I'd have attended a college. I have learnt both acrylic and gel extensions in addition to the obvious basics of anatomy etc. At first I offered the acrylic nail extensions mainly because this is the technique I've always had done myself as well as having a very silly view of "oh yeah I've had this is so easy, I can do this" well I was in for a shock.... Anyway cutting a long story short I have trained in gel extensions and find this 100% better than acrylics;
1. Looks more natural
2. Easier to apply (due to the self levelling)
3. Less filing
4. Minimal fumes
5. Just all round a better product
So my questions are;
1. Why do salons not offer this instead of acrylics??
2. Why do salons charge more for gels than acrylics (as I can't see the difference in outlay/cost)?
3. I'm currently using the edge products.... Only ones I've ever used so cannot compare on products..... What do you recommend?
4. What is your application routine?
5. When wanting glitter, nail art etc I've been using general polish over the nail extension, is this acceptable??
6. Do they last as long as acrylics? If not why??
(Had a few clients complaining of breaks.... What am I doing wrong??
I know there is a lot of information on here and even more questions..... But I'd appreciate soooooo much any questions answered... Thank you in advance xxx
1. Looks more natural
2. Easier to apply (due to the self levelling)
3. Less filing
4. Minimal fumes
5. Just all round a better product
So my questions are;
1. Why do salons not offer this instead of acrylics??
2. Why do salons charge more for gels than acrylics (as I can't see the difference in outlay/cost)?
3. I'm currently using the edge products.... Only ones I've ever used so cannot compare on products..... What do you recommend?
4. What is your application routine?
5. When wanting glitter, nail art etc I've been using general polish over the nail extension, is this acceptable??
6. Do they last as long as acrylics? If not why??
(Had a few clients complaining of breaks.... What am I doing wrong??
I know there is a lot of information on here and even more questions..... But I'd appreciate soooooo much any questions answered... Thank you in advance xxx