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alana

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A few days ago i went to a newly opened salon to get some acrylic nails- they look great but the girl who did them used electric drills- is this right? im sure i saw somewhere that you are not supposed to- i dont know
also can i remove the airbrushed polish with non acetone remover- or paint over the white tips as they have started to "crack"?

Also i live in st.albans (hertfordshire) and was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere i could learn to becomne a nail technician even in north london????
 
Alana, are you just a nail client, or are you a tech as well? I only ask this so that I know whether I can reply in "tech" speak or not!!!
 
Sassy Hassy said:
Alana, are you just a nail client, or are you a tech as well? I only ask this so that I know whether I can reply in "tech" speak or not!!!

no just a client but i came on here so i could get some proper advice
 
Sorry hun, i've been out and so not replied. There is a lot of controversy and prejudice about the use of drills - or e-files. Like any tool if used properly in a skilled,trained hand then it's not a problem.

However if your tech constantly nicks your skin with it, or over files and causes friction burns and you come away with your nails and skin feeling sore then this is not good - not matter what type of file they use.

Make sure you find a salon that has ...

  • a proper client consultation which is recorded on a record card at each visit
  • proper sanitation (minimum of which is use a sanitising gel by both tech and client -tech should use this again if she blows her nose etc during treatment-, metal tools kept in barbicide or similar which must be regularly changed
  • interest in the health of the natural nail
  • no nipping of skin with tools so that is bleeds
  • no filing friction burns
  • full after care advice
  • good customer service skills
You can use non acetone remover to remove the airbrush design as this should just be acrylic paint sealed with a top coat.

However the tips should NOT be cracking and so you need to return to the salon to get them to sort it out for you, or advise you if you have done something wrong.

As to training there are many places open to you. If you do a search on here
(top right of screen) and put on training you will get zillions of ideas. Have a good read and then ask us for advice - I think must of us have made costly decisions before finding a training provider we are really happy with.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NAILING! It's a great job> And welcome to the geek site - its addictive, very friendly and you get fab advice - often from the top Pro's in the country (indeed the world!)
 
Wow what could I add to that?!?!? lol.
A big welcome to the Geek site, you will learn loads about the nail industry here.
Welcome!
:D
 

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