Training hand

[soniamarie]

I am thinking of getting the essentials training hand, I used one when I first trained and as I have not been doing nails for a while thought it might be a good investment, yes I could get people to practice on but I want to try different techniques, art etc and not everyone will let me do what I want to gain the experience I need. I need to get my timing down a little also, they are expensive and the ones on ebay have also been expensive for second hand, what do you all practice on, I want to learn l&p as I do gels at the moment , I have bought the little finger types but didnt like using them also its a pain getting the gels etc off. So would it be money well spent, I cant see any other type that I could do the enhancements on they all look the sort you slot the nail in and work on that, I need to brush up on filing skills also as I take my time at the moment, so they wont be any good. Any other suggestions?

 

[Sass]

I personally think the Nail Trainer is worth every penny, it's an investment in your career. .... you won't regret it :o

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[bellatrixia]

I have the nail trainer and love it. I have two small kids and only have time to practice one or two nails at a time. It's not the same as a real person, but probably the closest you can get, and it's so convenient. I had one years ago, lost pieces in a move and found one for sale online for a steal! Practically brand new for $30! If you can get a deal on one its so worth it!

 

[jodie077]

I have the nail trainer and I think its def worth the money! I'm still practising and its brilliant if u havnt got a model to work on! Xx:lol:

 

[soniamarie]

thanks for you views on them, at the moment they are on sale so thats why its not worth spending nearly as much on ebay for a second hand one, just hubby thinks they are a waste of money, he thinks I should just practice on people, I try to explain to him that to get to know a product/method it would be better to use on them first, I think I will just order a new one today whilst the offer is on, then at least I can get started and I can practice any time of day. I have a few of those little practice fingers but once the product is on them they are a pain to try and get off and take time, where as the nail trainer you just pop another nail on and go.

 

[jodie077]

Go for it u won't regret it!! Good luck:lol:

 

[soniamarie]

Ordered it today, cant wait for it to come, then I can really get on and try to get my timings down and practice with the acrylics. Then get out there hopefully, ready for the spring.

 

[bellatrixia]

I'm waiting for my uv lamp to come so I can practise more on mine. I hate the stink of acrylics in my house! Lol

 

[cathmck]

I used tne cheap practice hand for everything.

Its inflexibility taught me loads. Ive even almost filed its hand off with an (ebay.bought) electric drill. . .

 

[Mria87]

Thanks for asking this Question as I also have young children and when my friends are happy for me to practice on them it's late in the evening and I'm tired.
I really need to get my timing and try not to overthink to much lol