Messy edges with L&P & polish - tips & advice sought

[MrsR]

I think it is because I am scared to get product onto the skin and my finishing off especially around the eponychium is messy I have to say. When I am working with L&P on the nail trainer my edges are messy and so I know I'll be scared to real live people as I'll be scared of getting product on their skin and then I know it will cause lifting as I won't get a nice edge. When I go back to my training at CND I am going to bring this up with my trainer but can anyone give me any tips on applying around the edges with both L&P and polish.

 

[Urban Geek]

When applying L&P, it is all down to product control and practice practice practice. Try not to apply too thick either as this will cause lifting.

Re applying polish, the better finish to your L&P the smoother the polish will go on. Have a look at Geeg's tutorial on polishing.

Don't fret too much - we all experience these frustrations and we only improve with practice. Keep up the good work xx

 

[hayls]

Great advice!! Have a look at all the tutorials on this site, application, prep etc!

I also got myself a copy of Nail Class by Gigi Rouse (Geeg), its invaluable, I use it as much as when I first trained, almost 2 years ago! xxxx

 

[MrsR]

Will be being this book definately when I return this month for Day 4 of my L&P course - I kept looking at it to buy on Day 1, 2 and 3 - stupid of me not to buy it then!

Practice practice practice - I will continue to practice. I have already had to get some more tips as running out of the ones in my training kit!

 

[hayls]

Dont waste your good CND tips on practice, but some el cheapo's from ebay I got 1000 for £3 inc P&P from China! Im on my 4th load of tips!

 

[Noodle]

Have a look at Geeg's tutorial on polishing.

For quickness, here's the link for the enormously helpful tutorial suggested by Chris:

http://www.salongeek.com/nail-finishing-maintenance/11972-precision-polishing.html