French Polish - Please help me!

[oey]

I now mine the same way as Carl - and you know what - I never realised it or thought about it either but I think I hold my breath too! Why do we do this do you think? Is it so there is a little movement as possible whilst getting a nice smile line?

 

[lisa21]

Thanks everyone - really appreciate all your help and advice. Plenty of ideas to practice!!

 

[nailzoo]

I now mine the same way as Carl - and you know what - I never realised it or thought about it either but I think I hold my breath too! Why do we do this do you think? Is it so there is a little movement as possible whilst getting a nice smile line?

WE have it right, now all you gotta do is keep the client silent and still (thats the hard part)

 

[ValencianNails]

I never realised it or thought about it either but I think I hold my breath too! Why do we do this do you think? Is it so there is a little movement as possible whilst getting a nice smile line?

I think that's just it... I hold my breath without thinking about it and try to make sure that I'm as still as possible, less chance of wobbly lines :lol:
When I'm done I consciously feel myself breathe out a sigh of relief before doing it again, another 9 times lol

 

[oey]

Do you reckon that we would get away with telling the clients that for us to give a french polish they have to hold their breath too, or it wont work?

 

[nailzoo]

Thats what I try to do.

I tell them "shut up and be still, or i'll paint your knuckles", they are usually quite compliant, it's a bit of a laugh, but it does work.

Nuthin worse than when they are busy laughing (which most of my clients are), the more I tell then to "shut up", the more they laugh.

It can be quite an effort to get a good paintjob, but it does break (often shatter) the ice and I/the client have been known to have to take a "lets get serious" break ..... before finishing. It's very funny to try and be serious, when neither one of you really want to be.:lol::lol:

 

[geeg]

Humour is absolutely the saving grace in so many situations. How can people get angry when you are smiling???

 

[becki x]

:lol:

But please please geeks don't hold your breath throughout the whole appointment :lol:

 

[oey]

I will try and remember to breathe every now and again. Must tell the clients that if I turn blue to kick me back into action :lol:

 

[deanosnana]

I quite like using Essies marshmallow for the tip as it gives a softer white so is more forgiving, as said before do two thin layers of white, the first layer looks barely there then you can follow the line bolder for the next layer (follow Claire's advice!). I find if you put the vanity fairest pink over it it kind of melts the white tip to look much more natural plus the slight sparkle in the polish makes it look more even! This was the first polish I achieved a good french manicure with! :hug:

I purchased the Essie Marshmallow yesterday (after reading your post) and did a French with it last night. I have to say...it's a GREAT white for the tip. Marshmallow rocks!

Thanks for the 'tip'. :hug:

 

[weezie]

I purchased the Essie Marshmallow yesterday (after reading your post) and did a French with it last night. I have to say...it's a GREAT white for the tip. Marshmallow rocks!

Thanks for the 'tip'. :hug:

You're welcome x

 

[HayleyJoyce]

Here's a quick one. I've recently been told not to look at what you're doing but look at where you aim to finish with the brush, ie, the other side of the free edge and swipe... she made it look simple!

 

[jada]

There are many ways to do a French Polish.

After seeing this thread I filmed my 6pm appointment and have uploaded the video.

As per I do things a little different (although getting a desirable result).
Oddly enough, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread ...... I hold my breath.

Take a peek, there are other French Polish Videos there also.

Great video Carl, now I am waiting to exhale for the production of the gel popits video cant wait dont keep us in suspense (nudge) (nudge) :wink2::wink2: IYNWIM