Would like to use a gel, but which ones do you love?

[madmumzoe]

Afternoon , I currently use CND shellac but feel I should offer a gel as well .
But which one ?? It's a mine field out there ! So many to choose from ...
Would love to hear which ones you love to use ??
Thanks
Zoe X

 

[noreenoconnor]

Do you mean a hard gel that you can extend the nail with or an alternative gel polish to offer your clients?

 

[madmumzoe]

No a gel that paints over the natural nail . I don't do extensions . Although am slightly worried that I've bought the new CND lamp and won't be able to use this on gel polishes such as gelish [emoji30]

 

[noreenoconnor]

There is a big difference between Gel and Gel polish.

I know it can get confusing when people say a brand like Gelish is 100% Gel, but it's still a gel polish not a gel [emoji23]

Any brand of gel polish will always work best when used as a complete system, this includes the lamp. You may even be voiding your insurance by using the wrong lamp with the wrong system.

There are many gel polish ranges out there such as Gelish and OPI gel colour , try the search bar to bring up all the threads and you'll have plenty to read

Also I would consider training in an enhancement product , Gel and Liquid and Powder (Acrylic), are making a big comeback I'm finding in my salon, people want length again and not everyone's nails are suited to gel polish , no matter what brand !

Even Vogue said the biggest nail trend for 2016 will be long nails

 

[madmumzoe]

Oh ok right I see ! I need to do some reading ...
Thanks for all your knowledge x

 

[kirsty dean]

Have you tried light elegance? Its new to uk but its amazing and you get fantastic support and trainning x

 

[attitude]

Generally, you don't paint on gel. There's a specific application, including building an apex. This takes special training, with the product of your choice, to do properly. All gels apply a bit differently from the next.

 

[madmumzoe]

Yes I know I'm now feeling total my confused . As I said I use CND shellac as I'm trained in that . But would like to offer a gel colour to my list as I've heard great things but now feeling totally lost thanks

 

[perfect10kb]

Hi ,


Yes it all is a lot to take in . You have 'gel polishes 'such as Gelish,Shellac ect which are designed to go on the natural nail but tends to only be suitable for those with naturally strong nails . The colours are soak off

Then you have UV Colour gels which ,just to confuse things can be soak off or buff off . These tend to be a little stronger ( and thicker )than the Gel Polishes and do not tend to be used straight onto the natural nail although having said that I use it on my toes all the time

THEN you have your Building gel family . These can be soak or buff off , can be self leveling or thicker 'building gels . You CAN use these gels directly onto the natural nail or over tips or in the case of thicker gels for Sculpting. In a good range there will be , Bonders , Base , French Whites , clear & , pinks in varying viscosity's , top gels ect. A colour can then be applied over these

Not everyone will be suitable for the gel Polishes as these do not add strength . If for example you had a customer come to you that had her nails the length she wanted but says she cant keep them that length for long as they break a 'gel Polish probably would not be strong enough so you could apply a 'builder ' gel and then if she wanted colour you can apply EITHER a gel polish or a Gel Colour

If you are going to offer a complete service then you really should undertake 'extension ' training as you are going to be offering a very limited service without it

I hope that has made things a little clearer .. I run Nails International and we have training throughout the year which is accredited by Professional Beauty . If you want any info or any more help just ask

xx

 

[madmumzoe]

Yes please perfect10kb can you send me some information I'm in Kent . Thank you so much X