I qualified a couple of years ago, but havent really had a chance to get stuck in (till now).... kids, move to Ireland from UK etc. I love it when I have a chance to transform a client's hands with french tips with gel overlays or french white gel. I enjoyed acrylic too, but toooooo much filing as I wasnt too hot when it came to application technique. Can anyone suggest for an intermediate-stage technician like myself, the best type of gels, and tips for that matter, as I have totally flat nails and spend 4everrrr trying to build a c-curve/arch. Once I finally get it done, they are nice but way way too time consumining. I have read some of Sassy Hassy's replies on 'freeze curing' which were invaluable, but could you briefly summarise how you would build an arch swiftly, with minimal buffing at the end (I have to smooth them down (more time wasted!), inorder for them to look smooth and sleek.... many many thanks...all suggestions greatly appreciate, cos I really want to get stuck in now the 'baby' is going to nursery more. P.s. I luurrrrve this site... the ironing is never gonna get done ever again!