Swarovski Crystal Pedicure

[Beauti-listics]

i use an orange stick dipped in water to pick up crystals. xx

 

[linziiddles]

Just a quick one geeks,

I was just wondering how your applying your crystals? I was trying to do it from free edge upwards, but get so far and can't apply anymore, and it looks really raggedy around the eponychium. And i don't want that!! lol.

 

[jacquelineanna]

Ahh blu tack great idea. How do you get the crystal to come off the blu tack if you're dropping/setting them in soak off gel that of course at this point is uncured?

I put mine into gel and they come off easily, just place it down and that's it.

 

[Baggybear]

becasue I use a gel I can move the crystal about right up until I put them under the UV light so I apply from the eponicium to the free edge.

If there are overhanging bits on the free egde after seting the crystals I file them back and the apply gel over the top and seal the free edge.

 

[Jo's Nails]

Hi Baggybear,
How long does it take you?xx

 

[essence27]

Hi baggy bear

Thanks for the advice on gel. I only have the shellac uv lamp - will the cuccio gel you use work with that lamp?

Many thanks

 

[Baggybear]

I would think it will cure it but your best off asking them at Cuccio to be 100% sure.

When I rang Cuccio and spoke to them about just finishing my college course & asking for some samples of their SOG they didn't say I needed any special UV lamp so I tried it out with my lamp and find it cures perfectly although I know there will be Geeks that swear by only using the lamp from that product supplier - I'd only do that if I was specifically told I have to by the supplier - like the CND lamp for Shellac.

 

[Baggybear]

I do the prep and apply Minx/wraps to the 8 small toes then it takes about 20/30 mins to apply the gel & crystals to the 2 big toes (depending on how big toenails are and if they are having a design or just full nail 1 colour).

I've not timed the full crystal ped yet as no-one's asked for one . I have a volunteer for a full crystal pedi (who would pay for only product costs) but I've not felt the need to do a trial run yet. I will have to do a trial before taking a booking for one though so I'd know how long to book out for the appoint :biggrin:.

 

[Jo's Nails]

I think your work is beautiful.xx:biggrin:

 

[lucyboo]

I use cuccio soak off too, I use the same lamp I use for gelish & it cures ok. Mine have been in for 4 weeks now & haven't moved!!

 

[cazjp69]

I use resin and activator from Star and the little blighters dont dare shift lol. Had mine on for a good six + weeks in fact even filled in with another row of crystals when i'd had em on that long hehe.

 

[OrchidB]

Ahh blu tack great idea. How do you get the crystal to come off the blu tack if you're dropping/setting them in soak off gel that of course at this point is uncured?

I use the pointed end of an orange wood stick slightly dipped in petroleum jelly (vaseline) this works perfectly for picking up even the tiniest of gems hth xx

 

[PrincessNails]

Baggybear...what is the name of the red swarovski crystals you use? Is it Hyacinth?

 

[Baggybear]

Yes the red crystals I use are Hyacinth :lol:

 

[PrincessNails]

Thanks!! X

 

[PrincessNails]

PS places my scattercrystals order...hope you're getting commission for your referrals!!! Lol

 

[Baggybear]

PS places my scattercrystals order...hope you're getting commission for your referrals!!! Lol

No, I have nothing to do with scattercrystals other than buying from them myself.

I pass on to other therapists the information of where I buy lots of products as it is part of what this site is all about - sharing our valuable info with each other :biggrin:.

 

[PrincessNails]

Oh I know, sorry was a joke lol. I appreciate your advice. X

 

[Baggybear]

Oh I know, sorry was a joke lol. I appreciate your advice. X

Lol no worries. :biggrin:

 

[PrincessNails]

Another question for you Baggybear...can I use your cuccio sog method over acrylic?