Tip Blending

[Gail_316]

Hi All
Had my first client this afternon (see my blog for further details :green and I had real trouble with blending the CND Velocity tips, I have always used these on friends and myself and always tend to have the same trouble. I find that without overbuffing the natural nail and the applied tip I cannot get it to blend (2 of my own nails are readlly overbuffed because of this)?

At least 2 of the nails I did this afternoon have really noticeable tip joins that can be seen through the acrylic As much as I knew this would be the case I did not want to overbuff the clients natural nail. I think I know how to do it as I was praised on my training with my models but now I am wondering if I am not buffing enough.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Gail
:hug:

 

[Bagpuss]

You could try pre blending them....that just means use your file to thin the contact area before you apply them...then apply and a few swipes should be all thats needed to fully blend them....use a 240 and just file and just go easy...it will dissapear.....i would practice on a nail trainer hand until you have perfected this.

 

[jayneym]

Be patient , hang in there and practice!
Its a total art in itself just to blend tips - which is just the start!
Took me ages to get it then once you do you'll fly it!
Its just practice so keep at it and you'll get it right!
Big hugs
Jayneym xx:hug:

 

[uniq12u]

Ensuring that you are only in contact with the tip is key. I find using the full length of my hand file helps also. This means I'm using long strokes across the tip and not short, choppy strokes with the file. Also using a product that helps blend the tip (not sure what is available overseas) can help also.

 

[HeatherDavis]

CND's "outblack" file is a padded 120/240 grit file that is perfect for tip blending! And the newer versions of CND tips are ALL thinner and easier to blend- especially if you make a practice of pre-tailoring your tips. Pre-filing will save you time AND your clients nailplate Also make sure that you are angling your file slightly AWAY from the natural nail.

During any downtime, I will sit and pre-tailor my boxes of tips- big time saver when the client is in front of me

 

[moosey]

hun it is just practice land also file controle like the others have said there are great tutorials on her for blending and file controle give it a read and see if it helps x

 

[Angelaznailz]

Just a thought :idea:
Are you using pink or clear powder ? If it's clear, you will see everything underneath it - pink is slightly more forgiving. Using the more opaque neutral pink will enable you to disguise any line (or blemish on the nail plate).
HTH :hug:

 

[smartypantz]

Hi there, I know what you mean, however check out these links and I am sure that they will help you.
http://www.salongeek.com/nail-finishing-maintenance/8286-file-control-part-1-getting-grip.html

http://www.salongeek.com/nail-finis...le-control-part-2-thinning-blending-tips.html

Keep at it :hug:

 

[deanosnana]

=HeatherDavis;977023During any downtime, I will sit and pre-tailor my boxes of tips- big time saver when the client is in front of me

That's what I do and it IS a huge time saver!