Patting and Bubbles

[Suzi]

Hi

My name is Suzanne and I recently joined the forum. I have been picking up alot of very good tips but I would like to hear your views on patting the bead? Does it really cause bubbles? I like to gently pat my beads but recently someone told me that is a major reason for bubbles. I usually have one or two very small bubbles in a full set but now I'm concerned since patting really helps me manipulate the bead.

Thanks for any input.

 

[geeg]

Hi

My name is Suzanne and I recently joined the forum. I have been picking up alot of very good tips but I would like to hear your views on patting the bead? Does it really cause bubbles? I like to gently pat my beads but recently someone told me that is a major reason for bubbles. I usually have one or two very small bubbles in a full set but now I'm concerned since patting really helps me manipulate the bead.

Thanks for any input.

Welcome to the salon geek forums.

Instead of patting and perhaps over working the bead try pressing and do more work with the press than 2 or 3 pats ... it's all about control and excessive patting to do what you could do with one press can not only cause bubbles in your product but doesn't necessarily make the best contact between the bead and the nail plate, which you need for correct and lasting bonding. Many technicians get lifting in the areas where they have only patted and not deliberately pressed (side walls and eponychium to be precise).

A perfect example is the fact that in the centre of the nail there is usually no lifting (people are not frightened to PRESS in the middle) but get lifting around the edges or at the eponychium where they are tentative and only lightly pat because they fear touching the skin. Pressing in every area is the key to no lifting and longevity.

 

[JesseDavidNailDesign]

Hello!

Bubbles usually come from over-working the bead. You need to press it down to help it bond with the nail, but try not to press it too much.

Another thing that's important, is to let the bead settle before you do anything, the powder needs to absorb all the liquid.

There are some great tutorials here on mix ratio, and product application. Go to the "Articles" tab and look for tutorials.

Hope this helps, and that I'm explaining it correctly.

 

[JesseDavidNailDesign]

Welcome to the salon geek forums.

Instead of patting and perhaps over working the bead try pressing and do more work with the press than 2 or 3 pats ... it's all about control and excessive patting to do what you could do with one press can not only cause bubbles in your product but doesn't necessarily make the best contact between the bead and the nail plate, which you need for correct and lasting bonding. Many technicians get lifting in the areas where they have only patted and not deliberately pressed (side walls and eponychium to be precise).

A perfect example is the fact that in the centre of the nail there is usually no lifting (people are not frightened to PRESS in the middle) but get lifting around the edges or at the eponychium where they are tentative and only lightly pat because they fear touching the skin. Pressing in every area is the key to no lifting and longevity.

We were writing at the same time! Thanks Gigi :biggrin:

 

[Suzi]

Thank you. I'll try the pressing instead of tapping - makes sense. Also, doesn't the acrylic lift if it touches the skin? That's why I try to stay clear of skin. Sorry for all the questions but I've been out of practice for sometime and need to catch up. Thanks.

 

[geeg]

Thank you. I'll try the pressing instead of tapping - makes sense. Also, doesn't the acrylic lift if it touches the skin? That's why I try to stay clear of skin. Sorry for all the questions but I've been out of practice for sometime and need to catch up. Thanks.

It certainly does and you need to keep the product from touching the skin .. that doesn't mean you mustn't press the bead near the skin ... just make sure you don't have too much product there so that you can press but not touch. x