Geeks - I need help!
I've read a few posts recently around favourite treatments, polishing techniques etc and it has helped to bring to a head the fact that my polishing is not as it should be and it's driving me mad!
Preparation I am meticulous over, I use good products, as they should be used and do each and every step thoroughly each and every time. But when it comes to actually applying the polish I get sloppy, and believe me it isn't for the want of trying.
So, my question on the back of that waffle is, does anyone know of any courses or workshops that are purely for concentrating on polishing techniques? I fear as much practice as I do, if the technique isn't there then it's wasted.
Any help or advice greatly received!
My advice would be take a deep breath and it's not the end of the worldif you make a mistake. Just clean the nanil again and do it again. i find i cant talk whilst i'm polishing. This is my procedure
1. good quality polish (not old)
2. turn bottle upside down and roll between palms to mix
3. open bottle and take the brush out swiping the side of the brush away from you. THis should leave polish on the brush facing you only.
4. I balance my little finger of my right had on the little fonger of my left hand and rest my left wrist/forearm against the table for balance and prevent shakiing.
5. i first brush from halfway down the middle of the nail to the tip with the brush to take of the excess polish fromthe brush and to get better coverage.
6. DO NOT dip yet! then GENTLY fan the brush out to the shape of the cuticle and gently push back upto the cuticle and over the center of the nail again.
7. Pulling the side walls back with your thumb and fore finger keep your eye on the left hand side of the brush and cover the left side of the nail, do not flood the side walls
8. Repeat on RH side of nail.
9. After all ten nails take another deep breath and repeat.
By taking extra care with your first coat making sure you get right upto the edges means your sencond coat is relly for coverage.
Remember thin coats!! Practice Practice Practice :hug:
Oopps, just read the other posts. lol
Oh well you'll learn loads by watching Gigi, she is inspirational,xx