Nail Files, Buffers = Confusion?

[Tiakayla1]

Hi all,
My predicament is i invested in a creative file and buffer sample pack and i now have 12 different files and buffers to pick from to use, what iv came up with is as follows:

Kanga File, 240 Grit: To shape natural nails.
Blizzard File, 100/180 Grit: To take down the length the of enchancement and shape the free edge.
Boomerang Padded File, 180/180 Grit: To smooth and shape the artificial acrylic nail plate (I cant think what the proper word is for that, apex or something similar anyway back to what i was saying.)
And finally.
Girlfriend 3 Way Buffer 2400, 4000,12000 Grit: To bring the acrylic nails to a lasting shine, no top required (bonus!!!)

Does this sound right?
Or am i going to be using to many files when i could be using less.

Also if you have an recommendations on an creative file or buffer for a certain part of l&p enhancements please let me know.

Many Thanks Guys & Girls,
I Hope To Hear From You Soon,
Anna XxX

 

[ValencianNails]

Were you not shown which grit abrasives to use for each individual part of the filing/buffing process when you trained?
Sorry, just wondering because your profile doesn't state when you trained or with whom.

 

[Tiakayla1]

Hi,
I do a home course with the bsy group (Its A London College).
So no one has shown me anything, im practically training myself. i just follow instructions in my course paper and hope for the best. I can call my tutor and ask but its just easier to ask you pro's for advise on getting good results.
I will just assure you though i cant qualify in nail tech unless i go to the college at london and do a practical day to prove i know awhat im doing and produce the results im meant to.

I was using the salon system l&p system and didnt like the results, i dont know if it was me or the products so i thought i'ld switch to creative as it comes highly recommended.
I just need reasurance that my choices of files and buffers are correct.
Many Thanks
Anna

 

[Vetty]

Kanga File, 240 Grit: To shape natural nails.
Blizzard File, 100/180 Grit: To take down the length the of enchancement and shape the free edge.
Boomerang Padded File, 180/180 Grit: To smooth and shape the artificial acrylic nail plate (I cant think what the proper word is for that, apex or something similar anyway back to what i was saying.)
And finally.
You need a 240 buffer like the Koala in between the 180 and the Girlfriend otherwise you will leave scratches on the enhancement
Girlfriend 3 Way Buffer 2400, 4000,12000 Grit: To bring the acrylic nails to a lasting shine, no top required (bonus!!!)

Hi,
I do a home course with the bsy group (Its A London College). Can you get insurance following this course? Does it offer a recognised qualification?
So no one has shown me anything, im practically training myself. i just follow instructions in my course paper and hope for the best. I can call my tutor and ask but its just easier to ask you pro's for advise on getting good results.
I will just assure you though i cant qualify in nail tech unless i go to the college at london and do a practical day to prove i know awhat im doing and produce the results im meant to. But how do you know what you are doing and that the results are what they are expecting if you are doing all the work at home from a course paper?

I was using the salon system l&p system and didnt like the results, i dont know if it was me or the products so i thought i'ld switch to creative as it comes highly recommended. You cannot just 'switch' to CND without doing the relevant training and tbh a home learn course generally isn't sufficient to do a CND conversion. You may well need to do a full Foundation course with them, which from the sound of your course content would be a good thing anyway.
I just need reasurance that my choices of files and buffers are correct.
Many Thanks
Anna

Your choice of files and buffers is genreally ok, but you do need a 240 for finishing with. I use a 180 to refine my shape, and 240 to work out the scratches and then I buff to a high shine. It's a shame information as basic as this is not covered in your course.

hth's

 

[Tiakayla1]

Hi
Thanks for you help, The answers to you questions are as follows:
Can you get insurance following this course? Does it offer a recognised qualification?
Yes i did check that before buying the course, Please feel free to check them out i dont know the exact website address but just type into google: The BSY Group
and you can check out what they offer, they were recommended to me by Learn Direct.

But how do you know what you are doing and that the results are what they are expecting if you are doing all the work at home from a course paper?
Mainly i hope and pray its correct, but i do also do alot of research in various places e.g. Book, dvds & websites.

I can tell the difference between a good set of nails and a bad set. Its also helps im a perfectionist, so i would not touch human hands till iv got the desired results through my nail trainer.

You cannot just 'switch' to CND without doing the relevant training and tbh a home learn course generally isn't sufficient to do a CND conversion. You may well need to do a full Foundation course with them, which from the sound of your course content would be a good thing anyway.

I managed to buy a CND trial kit & CND Starter Kit and also i have other CND products to do everything to do with the l&p system so thought i could just prep nails & follow the instruction from the trial kit & starter.


Regarding the courses reference to abrasive/ grit of files all it says is i need a: medium, fine / medium & course nail files Now to me a Mancurist and Pedicurist that means nothing as i use salon systems emery board.

Thanks For You Help
Anna