Specialising in one system

[Orincesse]

Hi

Several questions here so bear with me, I don't start many threads, I try the search engine mostly but none answered this question fully unless I missed it.

Just wondered if any geeks specialised in just one system or have considered doing so?

Can anyone share their experiences?

I would love to specialise in fibreglass and silk as these are my favourite systems.

The reasoning behind this isn't just to preferring one system, L&P tends to make my ezcema (can't spell it) flare up, especially during infill sessions as there is sometimes more filing. If I wear protective gloves for too long my hands get too warm, and hey, it flares up again. It's not just the dust from filing but the powder grains too. On the plus side.....with it being so bad and easily triggered it means I can't wash the pots either!!!! I never really had a problem with ezcema on my hands until recently. The doctor has labelled it 'adult ezcema' as opposed to my 'childhood ezcema' that was scarce and barely noticeable and faded out by my teens. Not only does it flare up, but its also sore and to be honest, as a nail tech I feel that it my duty to take care of myself (which is why I know all the triggers for my ezcema, including dairy products)

I love the finished effect of fibreglass and silk. I thought about trying backscratchers to see what their system is like, but money is really tight this year with the wedding, so I'd love to hear from geeks about what you prefer and use, whether you specialise in one system or not, and then i'll make an informed desicion from my own research and your feedback.

Thanks

Orin

 

[pips]

I only specialised in L&P for a good 2 years before i decided to introduce gel.

I still dont get any call for gel but if i do i can now offer it.

 

[Susie H]

I'm L&P its what is wanted in my area, I'd like to learn to do gels at some point because I'm curious but peeps around here don't usualy ask what system you use just how much and how long to do them

 

[helenlovesnails]

Hi,

I have specialised in gel for 3 years and dont have any problems just offering one system. As long as the clients get good results with there nails they dont seem to mind!

hth

 

[Missy G]

I trained in Bio sculpture July 2007, and guess what after I had nothing but calls for L&P, so done an l & p conversion course, but now am also considering another gel course..something stronger..also due to the fact Im getting alergic reaction from l&p ,so then I can be quite variable in what sytem I use.
I think its good idea to be trained in all systems as not every system suits every individual.:Grope:And I hate turning people away because Im not trained in what they want.

 

[smiler13334]

It is always best to master one system before going onto another. That way you can still offer amazing nails.

When I first started out I loved fibreglass/silk then went onto gel and now L & P. different clients prefer different things especially when they come in and say ' I have heard gels are better for the nails' etc get that with just about any system. You offer what is best for the client.

At the moment fibreglass/silk is a wow for natural nail overlays and repairs. Not many around my area ask about gels at the moment.

Go for it, Ruth is the guru on what you are looking into....
take care x

 

[talented talons]

I made sure i conquered L&P first, then i trained in Gel and did fiberglass.

I mainly do L&P these days and i do love it from the design point of view, but i also love Gel and find there are a lot of people who want it, so its good to have the option, plus i want to get into the design aspect of gel too.

I do f/glass occasionally but rarely get a call for it to be honest. I use the EZ Flow F/glass and find it to be durable and strong and ok to apply.

 

[Orincesse]

Thanks geeks. I'm following this. I do gel too and would keep that but i just love the finish that fibreglass and silk give. I'm really big on natural nails too, so I guess this influences my opinion.

Most clients do want l&p, but for health reasons I'm at a point where I'm seriously thinking of giving it a break. I'm at a point now where I'm looking for new clients (moved at the end of last year and sturggling to rebuild my client base) so if I am ever going to change my services it's going to be now.

Orin xx