cfp1980
Well-Known Member
Oh my heart went out to you. I did exactly the same. Trained ten years ago or so with LCN (gels) then CND a always hated my results doing acrylics and gel. Did lots of extra one to one courses and still couldn't get rebalance And gave up nails. Looked back over some old photos and realised they were not as bad as I thought.
Did a Shellac course two summers ago to restart doing manicures and pedis and shellac. Did one paying customer who to be fair the minute she sat down and slagged off another technician I felt deflated. I knew she would return and she did. The shellac "fell off"!!!!
Always had a problem with thick top coat despite buying two new bottles - invested £90 in one of those nail shaking machines (seriously I had to laugh at my self over that). My next step could be another course but I'm just about ready to give up again. That and people in my area are doing shellac (that's what they advertise as) at nearly half the price I was recommend to charge by cnd!
I have a lovely set up at home - feel frustrated fed up annoyed - you name it!!!!!!
CND top coat is so thick it took me ages to get used to the consistency - I hate it when it gets to the end of the bottle and it's all gloopy.
I have a home salon too - I would love a salon but there are so many in the area ( more hair and beauty salons than shops) so im happy not to pressurise myself in case I don't make the rent payments.
The shellac wouldn't have just fell off she just have picked at them - have you done friends and family and your own to see how long they are really lasting - you don't know what this lady has been doing, cleaning
Products can cause lifting (kitchen wipes are the worst!) - also suggest the solar oil which will help maintain them and they will last longer.
Easier said than done though I am useless at retail!
How about a bit of market research - go to the cheap salon and watch how they apply just so you can see if there is something you're missing out on your PEP - and if it's not CND make a scene in front of their other customers haha.
See, even if I do reach perfection (which I doubt) I have chinese bars to compete with!! So I just remind clients of the dangers and damage that can be caused xx