Info requested on UV Lamp please

[Leah30]

Hi i am just starting out doing nails and am fine with acrylic nails, but i did two sets of gel nails yesterday and on one person 1 has come off and the other 3 has come off.

I bought a 1 bulb 16watt uv lamp and used that but it seems to take ages to cure. I am planning to do training but not to go into a salon to work due to being ill and not able to work. I cant understand why the nails came off. I put on the tip after taking shine off nail and put on primer. Then I did two thin coates of white, two pink and then two of the clear. Placing in the uv lamp after each section. I am not charging people i am just using them to practice on, but i want them to last longer than less than a day. Would i have been better getting a 36w lamp with the 4 bulbs. I have spent a small fortune and dont want to make another costly mistake. If anyone can help me with this it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.

 

[Enhanced-Barbie]

I wouldn't touch a clients nails before training. Imagine if something went wrong and you permanently damaged someones nails?

 

[xAnnaBannAx]

This probably isnt going to be the reply you were looking for but you really must get the training, there are so many things to consider when using any system you cannot simply teach yourself im afraid. If nails are the path you really want to follow then you must invest in training.
With regard to your problem a couple of things to consider is your prep routine and also you must use the lamp that is recommended to be used with your particular gel brand.

 

[Leah30]

Thanks for the replies, i am going to get the training and have found the course i intend to do. Its one from online where you do at home. Could anyone give advice about the online courses ie. are they any good.

Therre are no courses that cover gels, acrylics etc running near me even though we have a college in Darlington lol. I want to be really good at this even though i will not be going into a job with it. Will be just for friends and family.

Anyway thanks for help :smack:

 

[Bagpuss]

A good course costs money....its alot of money, time and effort doing so when your only going to be playing on family and friends.

Its like training to be a nurse but not to be a nurse..just look after your own family...??

If you have a real interest and passion for nails then why not get the best possible training you can and then earn that money back and gain an income from working ... either salon, mobile or from home.

Even after training it takes months and months of regular practice....perfecting the skills that you have been taught.

Good luck with what you decide.

 

[Leah30]

Thanks Angie,

I just wanted to mention that i read Nailzoo posts about newbies posting, i understand totally where he is coming from, and I think he is a nail god, lol. I dont want people to think I am not passionate about doing this and trying to do it the cheap way, as I am not. I am so confused about courses etc and want to pick a good one that covers acryics, gels etc in one course.

I have been on long term sick for 6 years after being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, it causes breathlessness and tiredness. I dont know if i could handle going back to work so I was planning to do the training and then do it from home, as you can imagine being diagnosed with a critica illness did cause alot of problems with depression for me and for the last 6 years i have not been excited about anything, since doing my first set of acrylics although not perfect I cant wait to start the next set and have improved greatly. I feel I have come alive again with something to look forward too and that is down to learning nails.

I dont want to be a cowboy at this i want to train properly and be good at what I do. But I also need to bear in mind that I dont earn a wage now as I am on sickness benefits. Thats why choosing a course is harder for me. I want to pick the right one.

Thanks for reading any advice on courses would be great I am in Darington, County Durham.

:Grope:

 

[angel fingers]

as a tutor i would advise you to start with either gel or liquid and powder acrylic and become proficient with it before progressing on to the next step.
i personally advise gel first but opinion differs. i like gel to be the first system because you can learn all about the prep, structure ,application and finishing of the nail without having to beat the product setting time. then all these principles will be in place when you progress onto l/p acrylic and you can concentrate more on the very different application and the automatic set time. either way, take one step at a time.

perhaps you can find a course that is modular, where you can complete one section at a time and then progress on to the next stage when you are ready.

dont expect to be good at it at first, i did and i was sorely dissapointed. its normal to have problems and takes a lot of tenacity to become good at it.
i really think that you would be better learning from a tutor at least at first so that you can be sure you have a basic knowledge that you can then work upon building.

you would be welcome to come to the 2 day training session for lechat products. its totally free to attend and you dont need to bring anything but brushes. all the products you use are completely free of charge. we will be demonstrating and using gels and l/p acrylics and a day of 3d design work too.
unfortunately its quite a way for you, in northampton. but if you can make it you would be very welcome.
its open to all beauty professionals and interested parties and details can be found on the lechat soacial group or on my blogspot.
i want to wish you luck and i hope you find the course that suits you.

 

[Leah30]

Thanks so much for you reply and for the invite I will check the dates etc and see if I can make it.

If I could just ask for your expertise on something else I promise to leave you alone lol.

With regards to the modular training I did find a course that is good value for money could you posibly have a quick look and advise me if you think it would be a good one. The link for it is below.

Nail Technician Level 3 - Home Learn UK - Study and Tutition Learning

I think it seems like a good one but as I am a novice I am not sure.

Again your help is realy appreciated.

Thanks.

Leah

 

[kirsty_nails]

Hi there! if you want to do a home learn course have you looked at Essential Nails? I am in the process of a gel and maintenance course from there - there is no time limit and you do it at your own pace!! They also do courses in l&p and fiberglass and also airbrushing and nail art!! you should have a look at their website as they usually have special offers on. good luck with what ever you decide i know what a big step it is as i have suffered post natal depression after all 3 of my pregnancies and its not easy to get excited about things so take your time and do what you feel is best!!! feel free to PM me if you want
Kirsty xx

 

[Leah30]

I cant seem to get the link for course to come up right typing it or pasting it.

I hope it comes up in the title.

 

[Leah30]

Hiya Kirsty,

I hope your post-natal depression is under control and you are feeling well. I will have a look at that courses and try to make my mind up. lol i am so indisisive, it does not help.

:hug:

Thanks and take care.

 

[angel fingers]

Thanks so much for you reply and for the invite I will check the dates etc and see if I can make it.

If I could just ask for your expertise on something else I promise to leave you alone lol.

With regards to the modular training I did find a course that is good value for money could you posibly have a quick look and advise me if you think it would be a good one. The link for it is below.

Nail Technician Level 3 - Home Learn UK - Study and Tutition Learning

I think it seems like a good one but as I am a novice I am not sure.



well i looked at the course and i can see why you are impressed.
i would say that the theory side of things is pretty comprehensive. i assume you have to do practical work and send in photographic evidence so that a tutor can assess it too?
its covered by major insurers and aproved by habia, both good points.

the one HUGE downside is that you do not ever have a live demonstration of technique from a professional who is definately working correctly and you do not have the tutor watching you work and correcting you as you go along..
i really do feel that these things are essential to get you off on the right foot.

it seems a good course, but just not quite good enough.
also it works only with l/p acrylic.

 

[Leah30]

Thanks for the time you have taken to have a look at the course for me and for the invaluable advise. I will keep looking and get saving some pennies lol.

Take care and I hope I can make it to your class.

Thanks once again.

Leah:hug: