Salon system acetone/Creative product remover.

[Missy G]

Hi,
Well Im obviously aware of using acetone to soak off nails, but Im just wondering whats the difference between me using Salon system acetone and Creative product remover ?

The reason why I ask is I usually use Salon system acetone and have searched and tried all different ways to speed the process up but just seems to take ages!!

Just wondered if I invested in some Creative product remover, is there something in it that removes the product quicker,its obviously a better choice to buy but just interested to know if I would see a difference.

Many thanks.

 

[adelekeegan1]

In my experience it is not that is quicker but it is far kinder to the skin and nails.

In terms of speed, I find that if you reduce the bulk of the nails, cut off any tip and use warmed acetone you can soak off in about 20 mins.

I use 2 ramekin dishes sitting in bigger bowls of hot water. I then cover both hands with a towel and set my timer for 15 mins. I use a chisel to gently loosen soft product (only removing one nail at a time from the liquid) and then cover up again for a few more minutes - HTH

 

[Nataliya]

I dont soak the nails in the bowl.

Reduce the enhancement as much as possible, eg tip and bulk of the nail.

I use small amount of cotton wool apply it onto the nail, using the eye droper apply acetone/product remover and cover with kitchen foil. and keep hands warm, eg mitts, towels.

15-20 min later i use a cuticle pusher to gently push the product of the nail.

finish of with manicure

IMHO:hug:

 

[Missy G]

I dont soak the nails in the bowl.

Reduce the enhancement as much as possible, eg tip and bulk of the nail.

I use small amount of cotton wool apply it onto the nail, using the eye droper apply acetone/product remover and cover with kitchen foil. and keep hands warm, eg mitts, towels.

15-20 min later i use a cuticle pusher to gently push the product of the nail.

finish of with manicure

IMHO:hug:

Mmm like the idea of the eye dropper, even though I wear vinyl gloves Im sure it still runs though when I put acetone on the pads.


So when you you put foil on , do you mean individually on each finger , or lay foil over all the fingers?

 

[Eni]

Hi,
I think she means individually for each finger. You make a little hat for each finger. (thats how I do it as well)

HTH's
Nancy

 

[geeg]

I use the foil method if I am wanting to get on with my work whilst soaking off one or two nails, but for soaking off a full set, I use the bowl method and warm the remover by putting the bowl in another bowl of hot water.

I personally think it is much quicker and more thorough to remove a full set this way .. I can check progress more easily and I can remove product while the fingers are still immersed in the remover. JMHO

 

[Annie23]

I use the foil method if I am wanting to get on with my work whilst soaking off one or two nails, but for soaking off a full set, I use the bowl method and warm the remover by putting the bowl in another bowl of hot water.

I personally think it is much quicker and more thorough to remove a full set this way .. I can check progress more easily and I can remove product while the fingers are still immersed in the remover. JMHO

What are everyones opinion on the new quick soak bowl.

New Easy Soak Bowl - Nail Systems International(UK)

I'm not sure cos everyone says its expensive (which I personally don't think it is too bad cos it'll soon pay for itself) The other thing I wasn't sure about client is overexposure, but I think the foil method can at time be frustrating as it takes so long.

anne xx

 

[Missy G]

I use the foil method if I am wanting to get on with my work whilst soaking off one or two nails, but for soaking off a full set, I use the bowl method and warm the remover by putting the bowl in another bowl of hot water.

I personally think it is much quicker and more thorough to remove a full set this way .. I can check progress more easily and I can remove product while the fingers are still immersed in the remover. JMHO

Yes I prefer the bowl method,its less faffing around than foils ,its just when your mobile and youve got a quiet client it comes a bit of an awkward situation when your waiting for the soak,I might then use the foil method for avoid that awkard situation...or am I just being silly!! :lol:

I suppose if your working at home or in a salon you can be getting on with something else.Luckily I havent had to do many soak offs though.

 

[Annie23]

bumping up the the thread for your feedback on the Quik easy soak bowl


anne xx

 

[adelekeegan1]

bumping up the the thread for your feedback on the Quik easy soak bowl


anne xx

I think it would be fiddly to fill up each well with acetone, that plastic guard would not be enough to contain fumes and looks fiddly to clean up - I'll stick to my ramekins and bowls I think

 

[geeg]

I think it would be fiddly to fill up each well with acetone, that plastic guard would not be enough to contain fumes and looks fiddly to clean up - I'll stick to my ramekins and bowls I think

Me too!

 

[Gilly T]

What are everyones opinion on the new quick soak bowl.

New Easy Soak Bowl - Nail Systems International(UK)

I'm not sure cos everyone says its expensive (which I personally don't think it is too bad cos it'll soon pay for itself) The other thing I wasn't sure about client is overexposure, but I think the foil method can at time be frustrating as it takes so long.

anne xx

Really a client shouldn't have a full soak off very often, only infills and rebalance and the odd one. For this I'd use the foil method and work on the others but if I was removing the whole set I use some little glass bowls I got from ikea for pennies and place them in larger ones with hot water and cover with a towel. So quick and easy.

I do think the easy soak looks ok and I know what you're saying about paying for itself but my little bowls paid for themselves the first time I used them. As far as overexposure is concerned it isn't an issue for a client to have a set soaked off.. doug schoon's book talks about this a lot and there really shouldn't be any over exposure issue with acetone with the occasional soak off.

One extra thing I have done is to just rub a little oil into the clients finger tips before submerging them in the acetone. It seems to stop them skin feeling so dry after and I have only done this because they have complained that they feel so dry afterwards.

 

[Annie23]

Yeah, I thought it seemed fiddly, probably use too much product as well
I think I'll stick to the small bowl inside larger bowl containing water for full sets or foil method for odd nails here and there.

Thanks for your opinions

anne xx

 

[geeg]

Really a client shouldn't have a full soak off very often, only infills and rebalance and the odd one. For this I'd use the foil method and work on the others but if I was removing the whole set I use some little glass bowls I got from ikea for pennies and place them in larger ones with hot water and cover with a towel. So quick and easy.

I do think the easy soak looks ok and I know what you're saying about paying for itself but my little bowls paid for themselves the first time I used them. As far as overexposure is concerned it isn't an issue for a client to have a set soaked off.. doug schoon's book talks about this a lot and there really shouldn't be any over exposure issue with acetone with the occasional soak off.

One extra thing I have done is to just rub a little oil into the clients finger tips before submerging them in the acetone. It seems to stop them skin feeling so dry after and I have only done this because they have complained that they feel so dry afterwards.

If Product Remover is used .. this will not be necessary.

Neat Acetone should not really be used on the skin or nails for the very reasons you have noted. I know people do it to save a few pennies at the expense of their clients , but if we are professionals we should be using professional products in my opinion that are designed for the job.

 

[Gilly T]

Really a client shouldn't have a full soak off very often, only infills and rebalance and the odd one. For this I'd use the foil method and work on the others but if I was removing the whole set I use some little glass bowls I got from ikea for pennies and place them in larger ones with hot water and cover with a towel. So quick and easy.

I do think the easy soak looks ok and I know what you're saying about paying for itself but my little bowls paid for themselves the first time I used them. As far as overexposure is concerned it isn't an issue for a client to have a set soaked off.. doug schoon's book talks about this a lot and there really shouldn't be any over exposure issue with acetone with the occasional soak off.

One extra thing I have done is to just rub a little oil into the clients finger tips before submerging them in the acetone. It seems to stop them skin feeling so dry after and I have only done this because they have complained that they feel so dry afterwards.[/quote]

If Product Remover is used .. this will not be necessary.

Neat Acetone should not really be used on the skin or nails for the very reasons you have noted. I know people do it to save a few pennies at the expense of their clients , but if we are professionals we should be using professional products in my opinion that are designed for the job.

This is something I intend to change Geeg and it's not to save pennies to be honest, it's because it's the only thing I was made aware of until recently on here. I have yet to get copies of my certs through to S2 so that I can get some product remover as I'm not aware of anywhere else that does any.

Have yet to know the benefits of using it instead of acetone but looking forward to finding out.

Might even have a trip over to Leeds in the New Year with my certs so I can have a proper look in the shop.

 

[geeg]

This is something I intend to change Geeg and it's not to save pennies to be honest, it's because it's the only thing I was made aware of until recently on here. I have yet to get copies of my certs through to S2 so that I can get some product remover as I'm not aware of anywhere else that does any.

Have yet to know the benefits of using it instead of acetone but looking forward to finding out.

Might even have a trip over to Leeds in the New Year with my certs so I can have a proper look in the shop.

The benefit is that the acetone molecules in PR has been chemically 'buffered' (or sheilded) to protect the skin. Product Remover (and there are several) is kinder and does not have the drying effect of Acetone. HTH