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A while back in the chat room one night we were discussing the fact we now had a stand alone NVQ qualification and we were debating whether this was a good idea or not - one of the things which came up was the question of whose standards would this be based on.
I was reading my Prof Nails magazine today and there is a "Tips on Technique" article which mentions the following:
Surely this should not be acceptable practice.
This I understand to be a one ball method of application as no. 3 is about moving the product about to the cuticle and free edge.
Then:
I know that we are all taught differently but surely the fundamentals of product ratio should be across the board and not to use liquid without powder etc.
Then I purchased an NVQ text book 2003 version which describes
False nails being the full glued on ones the like of which you can buy in Boots etc but done in the salon.
Nail Extensions are done with a plastic tip and overlayed with gel.
Nail sculptures are semi-permanent nails made from a mixture of powder and liquid acrylic.
I thought I had a handle on this nails lark but the more I read the more confused I get LOL.
What hope is there for new and old (like me LOL) techs as well as for the consumers if there is such a huge difference in techniques.
This one will run and run I think. LOL
I was reading my Prof Nails magazine today and there is a "Tips on Technique" article which mentions the following:
1. Buff and blend - not a problem with this - adhere tip and blend.
2. Powder ball - At this stage you can cut the tip to a shorter length for comfort and ease of working. Apply liquid to the surface of the prepared nail only, and then having dipped your brush in the liquid again, pick up a ball of powder.
Surely this should not be acceptable practice.
This I understand to be a one ball method of application as no. 3 is about moving the product about to the cuticle and free edge.
Then:
4. Crete an arch - dip your flat manicure tool into the liquid and push each of the sides and then take it from side to side across the nail, creating an arch. The product will still be pliable and your tool can create your C very easily. Repeat this on all nails.
I know that we are all taught differently but surely the fundamentals of product ratio should be across the board and not to use liquid without powder etc.
Then I purchased an NVQ text book 2003 version which describes
"Artificial Nails" - there are three different techniques which may be used, namely false nails, nail extensions and nail sculptures.
False nails being the full glued on ones the like of which you can buy in Boots etc but done in the salon.
Nail Extensions are done with a plastic tip and overlayed with gel.
Nail sculptures are semi-permanent nails made from a mixture of powder and liquid acrylic.
I thought I had a handle on this nails lark but the more I read the more confused I get LOL.
What hope is there for new and old (like me LOL) techs as well as for the consumers if there is such a huge difference in techniques.
This one will run and run I think. LOL