gel

Hi, I’m testing out some gel bottle inc colours and am going on a course very soon. Just wondered if you cap the free edge first or last when painting? I used to use gelish and they always taught first but just wondered if this was different with the gel bottle? Also if it still only a thin...

I know you can substitute slip solution with isopropyl alcohol, but what percentage is best? I can only find 99.9% on amazon, is that too strong??

hi everyone, I was looking into doing polygel on myself, and have a couple of questions! firstly, are the polygels on amazon "safe"? I was looking into the Gershion polygel kit (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07NWKBSM7/ref=crt_ewc_title_srh_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1TW5YI33MULC5), but I'm a bit...

Some experience with this gel?

Hello all, This may very well be on a forum somewhere but whenever I search it’s telling me that the words were not included because of the length of them or because they’re too common. Anyway... long story short... I qualified as a nail tech a few years ago but didn’t really do anything with...

I’ve tried to add loose glitter from A&A onto the manicure company gels but it’s just working! I put it on the colour coat after curing but it’s not sticky enough! I’m not really sure what other product to use. I’ve put a top coat on after the colour and put it on the tacky layer of that which...

I am in the process of moving away from CND j just think there is many other cheaper options out there that are just as good. I’ve dwindled them down to two companies The Manicure Company and Ink London. Has anyone used these and got any feedback on them both? For gel polish/ hard gel/...

I’ve just bought the ASP in control gel and I’m just wondering if it is classified as gel nails or acrylic ? I’m qualified in gel nails but usually use Indigo products so I know what I’m buying but a little clueless this time! Thanks

My hair is quite thick and curly. I cannot hold it in perfect shape. In this case, which product can give me better-holding capability with ultimate shininess gel or pomade?

Hey! I have been using NSI dip (which is a led dip system) I have just felt it has not been as durable as the Artistic, Gelish, etc dip systems..So I made a switch to artistic perfect dip system, but had a horrible experience with top coat! Also the acetone eats the top coat on my nails. I’m...

Hi, I have been practicing acrylic nails for some time now and am about to learn gel. I have a course booked in April but would like to get some practice in first, but I'm a bit confused. From what I have read and tutorials I have watched, I believe you have to apply a base gel first before you...

Wondering if anyone cam help please. I would like to train as a nail technician, and my loval college doesn’t have any courses . Are there any courses I can do online that would result in my being able to practice professionally? I’m only interested in doing gels at this stage, as already do...

Hi girls, I’m newly trained in acrylic but have been doing gel polish for years. In my training they said I could put gel over acrylic to finish it off. I’ve found a top coat is fine, but if I apply colour is either wrinkles or peels off within a couple of hours. I’ve read a few threads and have...

Hi, the gel extensions I am doing are lifting after about 3-4 days and I don’t understand what I am doing wrong. This is the process I follow: -push back cuticles and wipe - buff -wipe with prep and clean solution - apply tip -blend tip in, buff and wipe clean -apply dehydrator and primer to...

I started my mobile beauty business a couple of months ago and finding that on Facebook in particular, there are a lot of people charging £13-£15 per set! My prices are £30 for acrylics, £20 for infills And £7 extra for gels. I'm using The Manicure Company's products and finding I'm getting...

Following the statement from the British Association of Dermatologists that "nail product allergies have reached epidemic levels", Iryna and I created the Say No To Allergies campaign to bring fact-based information to NT, students and salon clients. This is a brand and product neutral campaign...

Hi, looking for some advice and whether someone can tell me what I am doing wrong! I seem to be having a recurring problem with gel nails lifting in the same place! I use Sally's builder gel (https://www.sallybeauty.co.uk/nails/builder-and-hard-gels/salon-services-uv-gel-clear-28g/515412.html)...

First of all I am new to this site and so apologise if I have not put this onto the right blog. I currently work in a salon and from next month will be renting a room and working for myself, this will be the first time I have ever done anything like this. First of all does anyone have any major...

hello lovlies! so I have completed the following course https://www.onlineacademies.co.uk/details/427/nail-technician-professional-gel-diploma Now i would like to be able to offer gel polish, nail art of all types, extensions (so i have booked onto a free form sculpting diploma) and hard gel...

Hi everyone I recently qualified in level 2 beauty and i'm hoping to improve my knowledge further and focus more on nails to enable me to offer mobile nail treatments. i have spent hours researching different nail qualifications and honestly i do not know which route to go down. i have manicure...