Whats the difference??

[Lyndy]

Hi All
I know that this has been asked over and over again , and I have been looking at posts on more or less the same subject but I would like to know if people can honestly tell if white tips have been used as opposed to sculpting a set. And I dont mean the one that are half way down someones nail bed.:irked:

The reason for asking is I have seen alot of ' bad press' on white tips , but for me as im trying to gain some confidence the best option for me until I get confident with sculpting and smile lines which I'm no where near to yet is using a white tip with white powder. I do have a nail trainer and will be using that to perfect smile lines and sculpting.

I did a set of white tips on my friend about 3 weeks ago , but I put soft white NSI attraction on the tip to soften the look of the tip ( I 've attached a pic ). She has called me today to say she has had about 8 people say how nice they think they are and she loves them. I know I will have to rebalance them.

So my question is ' whats the difference in both methods ' because to sculpt wouldnt you would be creating the illusion of a white tip anyway??

Hope no one is offended by this I really do respect the ladies on here who produce some beautiful enhancements, and would love to have that talent one day. Im just looking for opions/ advice.

Thanks
Lyndy x

 

[Bagpuss]

IMO white tips on the wrong nail bed can create a stumpy look....it makes the nail bed look shorter....its not the same as when sculpting cos you can place your white in a more flattering place on the nail. unless you are using a white tip with NO well at all and placing it right on the tip of the clients free edge you will get a stumpy look...(unless the client already has a nice long nail bed)

Also as you say... you will have to re balance them anyway...hence have to use white product to re-create the smile line...so its best to just use white product in the first place and practise your smiles on spare tips....instead of white tips on clients. HTH x

Ohh cant see a pic ? x

 

[yeahyeah]

i do know some techs who use well less white tips for full sets and then just sculpt white during thr first rebalance. i dont do this personally because it doesnt take me long to sculpt the whites but while youre still working on getting comfortable its a good option to have if your clients wants the p&w look and youre in a time crunch
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[Lyndy]

Hi Angie

Having a bit of techincal trouble !!Will try and get a pic on . Thanks for the reply as well.

Lyndy x

 

[uniq12u]

I use white tips all the time and my clients get lots of compliments on their nails. No one has a clue they are tips. I find it easier to start with a white tip. Placing it where it will look good and then when they extend out a little bit and it is time for a fill, I use a paint on white with whatever product I'm using over that. Having the white tip already on there gives me a guide and it makes it easier for me to do a better smile line.