I guess this post is mainly aimed at the Aussie nail geeks as I am unsure if these brands are available in other countries, however I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on these brands of Acrylic:
Perma Nail Acrylic Liquid and Powders - these are available in different series? I think from 1-6. I am unsure if these contain MMA or not??
ABS (American Beauty Supplies - americanbeauty.com.au):
1. ABS Acrylic Monomer (No MMA) (The cheaper Bubble Gum scented liquid contains MMA)
2. HP3000 Acrylic Powder (Pink / White / Clear) (Fast Setting) - I was told this is the best powder to use with the non MMA liquid as the two other types they have work best with a liquid containing MMA otherwise the mix ratio is extremely runny.
I only just found out that MMA is legal here in Australia!
Anyway, if anyone has used either of these two brands could you please let me know any pros/cons?
Thanks in advance
Michelle
Firstly MMA is frowned upon and is in the very late stages of being banned, contact
APFA - The Australian Association for Professional Nail Practitioners (i think it has been banned) but policing it is the hard part.
You sound like you are looking for a cheaper option to overseas brand names in Australia (actually ABS non MMA UV liquid is pretty reasonable), they have
brilliant tips at astoundingly cheap prices also and are great for accessories. I prefer the Gold Label powders. Their marble handled brushes I have used for years and I would consider them the best value for money brushes anywhere.
They import their product (but blend a few of their own powders) and primarily supply the Asian salon market and are a very friendly bunch of guys. They are very honest about the MMA content in some of their liquids and do not shy away from giving MSDS for any of their products, unlike Diamondnails which deny their liquids contain MMA.
They have a brillaint imported polish range (Color Club), great range of colors and premium polish in 2 sizes.
They also stock many premium brand accesory lines (no lift, seche, out the door) without the ridiculous markup ..... and..... (just to cover my ever exposed behind, they also stock Creative & OPI) You can also place orders online and pay via direct deposit.
Perma nail are a major player in the Aus market, many other nail companies both here and overseas are supplied by Perma Nail and sell their products under different names. They are one of the only manufacturers as such in Aus. With Perma nail, the cheaper the price, the lesser the outcome (you can't expect too much at some of the ridiculously low prices). You also can't buy direct from Perma Nail.
They have a product called EzyFlow which is quite good (zebra striped bottles nonethless), it's been around for yonks now, well before Ezflow.
They are however as we speak developing a premium range
(inside information) that will probably set the Australian nail industry on it's rear end (based on quality and price), it's about time ........ It will include a premium range of L&P, Gels, prep, tips, files, manicure, pedicure ...EVERYTHING.
Another brand to look at is Hawley, their premium range is Illume and is knocking many of the major players off their comfortable perches.
It really depends on what you expect from your product, just remember IF YOU PAY PEANUTS, YOU GET MONKIES ...... but not always. SOME of the cheaper players merely get legitimate (very close) chemical copies of major brand formulas. .....
I have tried just about every product on the market here in AUS and like the idea of using a product manufactured in my own country.
