I dread French manicure

[JohnD]

:lol: I was probably there demonstrating the Aztek Airbrush and paints ... Airbrushed for years in our salon. In fact I believe I remember you.

Look ... Airbrushing for French is wonderfully easy and so fast too, but the reality is, that to make it easy and to make it PAY, you will spend a tonne to set up ... And you have to Have the airbrush set up in the salon all the time so you are ready to go at a moments notice and then it will take you many years to make your money back on your initial costs. That is the reality.

However, it is really fun to learn how to use an airbrush and if you get into it properly then it is a great service. However with speed always being paramount in a salon, MINX has taken over with instant nail art, and Dashing Diva and Shellac have taken over for perfect French. Both cheap, cheerful and with brilliant results in a speedy time frame and instantly dry. That's what you want in the nail business.

Unless one becomes a specialist with a large niche of well-heeled clients willing to spend large amounts of money for hand done or airbrushed nails, I'd use the new innovations made with you and your business bottom line in mind.

John, things have moved well on in the past 15 years, mate. I think the airbrush for nails is a distant memory which is why there's nary a soul left in it distribution-wise. The bases are now well and truly covered with Minx, Dashing Diva And Shellac.

Geeg things really have moved on, thanks for the updates. The demand for airbrushing in the beauty field seems to be stepping up here in Italy. Demand is mostly for make up and nail art. Or at least we seem to be getting more requests to teach it.

I just did a 2 day nail Gel training course to give me a better understanding of what is out there. The teacher was producing nail art with the Gel colours that could be done in a fraction of the time with the airbrush. Also at one point she seemed to be having a problem painting French tips, again something that could be done quickly with a stencil and airbrush.

Yes i know, i am stubborn

 

[cocobeauty]

I do not believe it is just about practice .. not unless it is PERFECT practice.

What it is all about is TECHNIQUE and learning HOW and THEN you practice.

Brush control , product control and the 'touch' are everything. If you haven't learned those 3 things with your polish then all the practice in the world won't help.

Watch the videos or perfect application and copy how they do it. Learn the techniques involved ... look at the brush angle, the amount of polish, the stroke techniques ... where you move fast and where you move slow .. where you bear down and where you lighten the touch. THAT is what it is all about. (With all nail products actually)

Geeg

What videos are u referring to, pls post the link(s).

Thank you.

 

[Gawjus36]

NAILFRESH!!!! I'm done hee hee

I've bought nail fresh to help me with my french application but seem a little unclear about how to use it........am I over thinking it? Is it as simple as using a different brush? If so, why does it come with a brush? And what brush should I use?

Confused.com.

 

[Becky_simon]

Nail Fresh is a different product to ScrubFresh and is better for the job of detailing as it evaporates so fast. It evaporates before it can penetrate base coat etc. It just whisks away any imperfections and is like magic to work with.

It is also the perfect 'squeak' before nail polish application on natural nails to remove all traces of oil or contaminants ... polish lasts MUCH longer when you use Nail Fresh.

Ok I have both Nail Fresh and Scrub Fresh. Geeg can you clarify what each is used for?

The reason I ask is because I have been using Nail Fresh as my dehydrater before applying enhancements or certain gels. I have been using Scrubfresh as a means to 'clean' the nail plate before I apply product but after iv'e done my cuticle work/cream/SolarOil.

I have been using Scrubfresh then Nailfresh! I have also been using Scrubfresh before applying Polish thats not right is it?

 

[x Fee x]

I use Scrubfresh before any service Becky, even a polish, If that's any help to you. It's designed to be used for prep before any coating is put on the nails- it cleans, removes oil and leaves pathogen fighters behind, so important before even a standard polish.

My understanding of Nail Fresh is that it's for clients that are very prone to lifting, and have super oily nail beds to provide an extra level of dehydration alongside Scrubfresh before enhancements or shellac, but that it isn't often needed.

I only use my Nail Fresh for cleaning up polish mistakes and smile lines but I'm going to try using it the other way Geeg suggested, so I'm sure she will tell you more when she gets back x

 

[Becky_simon]

I use Scrubfresh before any service Becky, even a polish, If that's any help to you. It's designed to be used for prep before any coating is put on the nails- it cleans, removes oil and leaves pathogen fighters behind, so important before even a standard polish.

My understanding of Nail Fresh is that it's for clients that are very prone to lifting, and have super oily nail beds to provide an extra level of dehydration alongside Scrubfresh before enhancements or shellac, but that it isn't often needed.

I only use my Nail Fresh for cleaning up polish mistakes and smile lines but I'm going to try using it the other way Geeg suggested, so I'm sure she will tell you more when she gets back x

Thanks for your reply there, its appreciated x

 

[geeg]

Ok I have both Nail Fresh and Scrub Fresh. Geeg can you clarify what each is used for?

The reason I ask is because I have been using Nail Fresh as my dehydrater before applying enhancements or certain gels. I have been using Scrubfresh as a means to 'clean' the nail plate before I apply product but after iv'e done my cuticle work/cream/SolarOil.

I have been using Scrubfresh then Nailfresh! I have also been using Scrubfresh before applying Polish thats not right is it?

Scrub Fresh is all you need to clean and dehydrate the nail plate before enhancements or Shellac or normal polish.

If you use BOTH Nail Fresh and ScrubFresh for super-extra-dehydration for those 'oily' nail plates that I personally never see .. then you would use them in the above order .. Nail Fresh followed by Scrub Fresh ... the reason in that particular order is that if you do the reverse, then you will dilute the pathogen fighting agents from the Scrub Fresh that are in the plate and they will not be as effective. I think it is over kill to use both on a regular basis.

Not sure why you are mixing your product lines Becky. Have you done any CND education?

 

[SamIam]

Evening fellow geeks!!!!!! Can somebody please help me!!!!

i have been doing beauty for just over a year now and love it but my worst thing i dread doin and avoid at all lenghts is a french polish:cry: i cannot seem to get an even and tidy smile line - and its really starting to get to me, does anybody have a miracle for me?? or can anyone tell me how thhey do there perfect frenchie!!!! If not i am lookingg for a 1-2-1 in the essex area to show me and teach me so i can jump this hurdle.

Hope someone can help :lol:

Thanks in advance

Back on topic, I hate to say it, but as long as you dread it, you more than likely will never be good at it. Have to love it to be successful at it. I didn't read all the posts, but I'm sure you got some great tips, but attitude is also part of it. L O V E doing french mani's and you'll see how much better they turn out.

 

[FlawlessBeauty]

Geeg's polish tutorial and the youtube video by fingernail fixer on french polish are both fantastic.

I like the one sweep personally. Some people find it easier to use the side of a brush for french, rather than the flat of the brush, as you can have a little more control of the polish.

I would grab a load of tips and practice, practice, practice the french application until you feel a little more confident. Then start doing it on anyone who will sit still long enough. Move their finger where you want them, too and tidy up with some nail fresh if necessary.

The more you fear something, the more you need to do it until you aren't afraid anymore. Otherwise you will just find yourself dreading it.

You'll be up to scratch in no time! xx

 

[lozz1]

what a great thread! I too hate french finish. Its trying to find the right varnish consistancy that you like working with. ive just started to use OPi which i really like. Its funny to read so many of us have the same dread when client asks for french .

 

[fairydust]

I to used to feel sick when I had a French booked in. Id worry all day! Then over time I started to like it. What's the worst that can happen? It's only polish. Comes off in 2 seconds if things go that wrong! Anyway your client probably likes them as we are to critical of ourselfs.

 

[xoxHannaHxox]

Could you use an airbrush for just one all over colour on natural nails?