Dipping systems strong enough for enhancements?

[glowandglamour]

Hi All

Im currently looking at taking over a salon. The only thing im worried about at the moment is its in a shopping centre and they have stated i can offer nail services however not Acrylic due to the smell.

Acrylic enhancements are one of my most popular treatments and i dont really want to take it off my service menu.

Ive heard about dipping systems SNS the new one by Gelish also, i was considering booking onto a course.
Im assuming the odour isnt as strong as traditional monomer?

Are these dipping systems really strong enough to hold an extension for the same amount of time?
I just dont see how this works without building up at the apex?

I hope this doesnt sound ignorant i just dont know anything about dipping systems..

Thanks

 

[glowandglamour]

anyone? x

 

[Trinity]

On the basis that you've had no replies I'll chuck my tuppence worth in

In my experience no, dipping systems tend to not do well as extension products. It's very, very hard to create a stress apex as you've said, and extensions require that structure, strength and balance. I view Dipping systems as more a natural nail overlay and strengthening product.

I know a few dipping systems say you can extend with them, and even have tutorial videos, but if you go back a few years (the last time 'tip & tip' was all the rage) we had loads and loads of threads asking for advice with breaking, free-edge snapping, and lifting.

If you need an odourless product I suspect Gel is your best route, same level of training for an experienced Tech such as yourself, a completely different method but you have a great grounding in structure and form from your L&P training so you'll be OK. Your biggest issue will be with product consistency, it behaves so differently to L&P.....and damn it's sticky stuff LOL

 

[glowandglamour]

On the basis that you've had no replies I'll chuck my tuppence worth in

In my experience no, dipping systems tend to not do well as extension products. It's very, very hard to create a stress apex as you've said, and extensions require that structure, strength and balance. I view Dipping systems as more a natural nail overlay and strengthening product.

I know a few dipping systems say you can extend with them, and even have tutorial videos, but if you go back a few years (the last time 'tip & tip' was all the rage) we had loads and loads of threads asking for advice with breaking, free-edge snapping, and lifting.

If you need an odourless product I suspect Gel is your best route, same level of training for an experienced Tech such as yourself, a completely different method but you have a great grounding in structure and form from your L&P training so you'll be OK. Your biggest issue will be with product consistency, it behaves so differently to L&P.....and damn it's sticky stuff LOL

Thanks so much for your reply. I kind of knew what the answer was going to be but was hoping it would be different. I guess Gel is the only other option.
Thanks again

 

[Biljana]

You could check out Gelish Polygel as well. You apply it like acrylic, it cured like a gel. It is extremely lightweight, durable, and easy to work with. No monomer smell, the slip solution used for forming it has a gentle pleasant smell that everyone loves.

 

[Hannah's Nails]

How strange that they have said you're not allowed to do acrylic nails due to the smell that's such a shame, acrylics are my most popular treatment too! Have you asked them if they will compromise if you promise to put in extractor fans etc? Are there no doors on the salon?

What a shame!
It sounds like a safer bet going forward with Gel as the alternative..

 

[cheekychick]

I'd definitely recommend looking into Gelish Polygel. x