Which enhancements are the best

[jospurs]

Hi

I've just started as a mobile nail tech. I am only trained to do acrylics.

Can someone tell me which are the most popular enhancements the people want ie. gels, acrylic etc

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

Jo

 

[geeg]

Hi

I've just started as a mobile nail tech. I am only trained to do acrylics.

Can someone tell me which are the most popular enhancements the people want ie. gels, acrylic etc

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

Jo

Liquid & Powder is still the number one asked for service nationwide. Some areas may differ but I don't think so. You will know what is most asked for in your area.

 

[poshpinks]

Hi jo

I think it's more acrylic? Personal I trained in acrylics frist and now I would like to train in gel as I feel it would be good to be able to offer both services,as some people come to the salon and do ask for gel but no-one there is trained . dannie.

 

[socialbutterfly]

Well im based in norwich and most ppl I know seem to prefer Gel purely because of the smell of L&P!!
Strange maybe us Norfolk folk just prefer the fresh air!
xx

 

[geeg]

L&P does NOT have to smell ... if it does then someone is not using it correctly.

 

[Libbyrose123]

I only do L&P if I have to. I tend to prefer UV Gel.

Lots of my new clients ask for L&P. They have generally previously had their nails done in the Oriental Nail Bars. They tend to think L&P is the way forward, cos most of the friends have been there also.

I explain the diference of EMA & MMA. Then suggest that they try the Gel, if they are not happy I can apply a new set of L&P for the price of a rebalance next time.

Once they have gel they are converted - saves my poor lungs.

 

[Libbyrose123]

L&P does NOT have to smell ... if it does then someone is not using it correctly.

Bit confused on this comment?

I transfer my monomer using a pipette from my source, then pop it into my dappen dish. I have to use a dappen dish lid whilst working and also use a face mask when applying L&P. And yes i use a extracter fan and air purifyer

I can still smell the damn stuff - despite my efforts not to effect my diseased lungs. (My doctor and lung specialist has advised me not to work with L&P and especially fibreglass as it is obviously effecting the progression). I have Alpha - 1 Emphysema (inherit form).

I would be interested on you explaining how i can use it without inhaling the fumes. The only thing i can think of is using a gas mask LOL.

Any advice would help

 

[Rosey]

We do 90% gel - we get asked specifically for gel a lot now, especially colour gel on hands and also toes too. x

 

[Libbyrose123]

I love gel. I actually think that gel is the way forward. A lot of my clients only ask for L&P, cos they think it is the only system.

Mind you - it does take me about 15 -20 mins longer to apply gel than the other. But the nails are thin at the cuticle, strength buit into centre and lovely and thin at free edge. ( i know you can also do this with L&P), but i just love the way they feel - natural.

No fumes, no risk of over exposure - just pure air (almost).

The only risk of over exposure with gel is if you DONT cure it correctly AND how you manage the residue. More of an absoption thing - rather than inhalation. Then again you can over expose through absorption with L&P.

 

[berenicefuentes]

Hi

I've just started as a mobile nail tech. I am only trained to do acrylics.

Can someone tell me which are the most popular enhancements the people want ie. gels, acrylic etc

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

Jo

I never get asked to do anything besides L&P!!

 

[Vetty]

I love gel. I actually think that gel is the way forward. A lot of my clients only ask for L&P, cos they think it is the only system.

Mind you - it does take me about 15 -20 mins longer to apply gel than the other. But the nails are thin at the cuticle, strength buit into centre and lovely and thin at free edge. ( i know you can also do this with L&P), but i just love the way they feel - natural.

No fumes, no risk of over exposure - just pure air (almost). This is factually incorrect

There are no fumes from nail products, there are vapours (as the product evaporates into the air). Gel produces vapours the same as monomer, the difference is you can't smell them - doesn't mean it's not there though.... There is most definitely over-exposure risk with gel - in fact the over-exposure risk is greater than with l+p because you have to wipe the dispersion layer off which is uncured gel......

The only risk of over exposure with gel is if you DONT cure it correctly AND how you manage the residue. More of an absoption thing - rather than inhalation. Then again you can over expose through absorption with L&P.

The smell of monomer is manageable if you work safely with it. There are some really easy ways of reducing the odour you make. You need to understand that you are still inhaling vapour from gel, you just can't smell it.

 

[geeg]

The smell of monomer can be detected with as little as 5 ppm (parts per million) in your atmosphere. Being able to smell it is does not mean it is a danger to you any more than the vapours of perfume are a danger to you.

But to reduce the odour and in most cases practcailly eliminate it read the following:

You know, it is so easy to minimise the odour to practically nothing that I can never understand what all the fuss is about! If you are getting allot of odour or complaints about odour ..... do the following.

1. Quit wiping the monomer out of your brush on the paper! Wipe on a damp pad instead and there will be virtually no odour. Dampen a gauze pad with Scrub Fresh and then use it and only it for wiping your brush if you need to.

2. Always cover your dappen dish immediately after use.

3. Put all used paper and wipes in a lined metal Pedal Bin and empty frequently.

4. Transfer all monomer to the dappen dish with a pipette.

5. Follow manufacturers guidelines and install an extraction ventilation system.

Just doing these things will virtually eliminate odour in your working area.

 

[Susie H]

The smell of monomer is manageable if you work safely with it. There are some really easy ways of reducing the odouryou make. You need to understand that you are still inhaling vapour from gel, you just can't smell it.

Quiet agree, people are mistaking the word odour with the word vapor.
You can't smell a gas leak but it is still there.
So for the lady with lung problems, yes you still need your mask even if you make/ have an odour reduction you won't have a vapor reduction.
Gigi uses her scrub fresh pad for her brush wipe and this does reduce the amount of odor. I do this in my home salon and oh says it makes a lot of difference.
After I finish a service, and after clearing away my monomer which is highly flammable, well away from my work space I light a couple of scented candles. I find that this seems to absorb the smell quiet well.
Back to the original question:lol:
Around here people usually ask if you 'do nails' and I would say that most techs only offer l&p
Get on the phone hun and call your local salons etc and ask them what is their most common service. Don't be shy tell them its a market research question:lol: