Whats the best product to use for acrylic

[lauren1989]

ive recently just qualified for acrylic nails i trained with michelle porter when i ran out i tryed cuccio products and iv just brought a starter kit for star nails. personally i am liking star nails.
i found that michelle porter wasnt strong enough and when applied was very thin and the cuccio had air bubbles but it was strong.
im opening a salon in a month and im unsure on what product to use im not bothered about price could any one suggest another product?

 

[x_elise_x]

Hi Lauren,

I got a star nails kits for christmas a few years ago and found it great for learning. Since then I bought some extra hyper white and a few more items to restock. Have it all at home but don't use them any more.

I since converted to La Femme and they are fab. I picked up a real bargain Acrylic Kit off ebay with a pink top thrown in.

Nailicious says she won the L&P with La Femme and that convinced me to try them.

I would recommend you try the acrylic kit it is lovely to work with and everything feels great quailty.

 

[x_elise_x]

Hi Lauren,

Just checked and there is an offer on the to get a free top again but from the web not ebay. So if you bought the kit you could get one.

Acrylic Nail Kits | La Femme Nail Systems UK

 

[user 25446]

Hi Lauren,

If you ask a 100 nail tech's, you will probably get 100 different answers ;-)

The manufacturers will all say their product is best, but at the end you have to learn how to use the particular acrylic system. They all have different application tricks.

Most manufacturers will have tested their products using experienced nail techs, so usually the products are not bad.

As you paid for training with Michael Porter, I'd recommend that you contact them and explain the problems you are having . Most likely they will be able to give you some good advice. Even very experienced nail techs who change products have some problems and call the suppliers - it's all part of learning to use the new material. A 2 week training course will never give you all the info or skills you need - it's just the starting point.

It's really not a good idea to jump around different products. Unless you learn the technique for that product and really practise using it over months then you will never be happy or produce reliable nails. Looking for a new product just 4 weeks before you start your business is scary!

Good luck!

 

[x_elise_x]

I really don't agree with you Bob. If Salon Geek held a poll and asked 100 nail techs you would get a large proportion swaying toward only a few manufacturers.

I believe this is because they have manufactured their products just right, they are good quality, tested in the field and we can get good results when we use them.

Why be a master of an inferior quality product that will restrict your personal development? I think you should try them all until you feel comfortable with one. Only then can you can you start to get artistic. That is why nail techs should go to lots of shows so they can try all the new products and this is why a forum like this is great so we can share ideas.

I used play tennis and started with a cheap bat from tesco. I could never get any better with. I bought a better Wilson racket that was expensive but it did not suit me and my arm ached. I tried a Head racket and then my mum eventually bought me a Prince Graphite racket and now I play near the top of my local league. Are you saying I should have stuck with my cheap bat? If I did I would never have got better even after 4 weeks!

I think the same goes with nail products and my advice is try as many as you can. I am happy I found a product to suit me and my style. It may not suit everyone but for me it the best and this reflects on my clients. Without trying lots of products I wouldn't have known this.

If you feel you are not happy with a product don't struggle. Don't waste time - move on and find something you enjoy and are happy to work with you.

:biggrin:

 

[angel fingers]

a product will only be thin if you apply it thinly or file too much off and you will get bubbles if you do not have the correct technique for that particular brand.

this is why a conversion course is so valuable when switching over to another range, it will teach you all the little things that make a difference in the application of that particular brand.

so if you really want to go with a different brand, you will need to apply in a slightly different way.

you are very new to the industry, so you wont be perfect on your applications yet, but with experience , training and practice, you will come to a point where all is well.

 

[x_elise_x]

It sounds to me like you are using the product too wet. This is why it is thin and airy.

Try adjusting your ratio to slighty more powder.

Hope this helps.

 

[naturalnails]

I agree with most of what has been said.

You trained with Michelle Porter and I believe you should give them a chance to help iron out the issues you have. As you have newly trained I dont believe you have the experience yet to decide whether the product is the problem or whether it is your technique which is the problem.

Every product works differently so if you go from one to another and use the same technique and ratio then you will find problems. Some products work with a very wet ratio where it is almost dripping off the brush, whereas others have a much firmer ratio.

You need to get the ratio correct for your specific product.

I would never use a supplier who will sell to anyone who can use a computer and the internet.

All the responsible suppliers will ask for proof of qualification and or training before selling to you.

If you check in the articles and tutorials on here you will find out about application techniques.