Using the brush when doing acrylics?

[TWINKLE TIPS]

Hiii!
Could someone please tell me if it is the belly or the tip of the brush i use when moving/spreading the bead of acrylic?
I've heard both so i would just like to be sure.
Thanks

 

[~Nic~]

i use the belly hun, u can get more control of your bead!!!
x

 

[TWINKLE TIPS]

Thanks. I was sure that's what i was taught. I've bin using the belly but thought i best check will all these experts.
Thankyou!!!

 

[fifitrix]

I was taught to use the flags of the brush, not the belly. The belly is where the monomer is held. hth

 

[TWINKLE TIPS]

oh no!
now i don't know what to do lol.
thanks

 

[Missy G]

Me too !!!Use d flags .

 

[fifitrix]

Have a read at this tutorial and hopefully it will explain why you only need to use the flags

Oops copied the wrong one here we go


http://www.salongeek.com/nail-application/8748-brush-control-part-2-getting-angles.html

 

[liza2009]

Just a thought why not get a copy of nail class ! its great and you can have a look back if you have a question as everthing you can think of is in it xx
PS S2 have them number is 0845 210 6060 xx

 

[deanosnana]

I was taught to use the flags of the brush, not the belly. The belly is where the monomer is held. hth

That's exactly the way I learned, too!

 

[*Ang*]

I have been taught to use the flags of the brush too - I'd grab a copy of NailClass though, it's a nail techs bible :hug:

 

[~Emmsybabes~]

I would do it the way you have been taught to with the products you are using mate...

I use both flags and belly !

(bare in mind I have just changed products too , so my application is still a bit of this and that while I get used to the switch)

But with my older product NSI, I was taught to use the flags to keep the product moving and workable, then the belly to get my final shape and press out to the sides...then the flags to smooth...
(I have no need to do this with CND thank god, its so much easier lol)

Each system has its own way of working and its usually for a reason..
Some products will require you to use the belly as they will need more liquid to keep it wet enough to work with,
And some will require you to only use the flags to avoid expelling excess monomer onto the product...


Have a word with your educator hun see what she recommends :hug: