Question on getting acrylic tips done:

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#46
I get virtual nails from Dashing Diva. if your in LA or NYC (or south carolina i think) i totally suggest them. They don't wreck your natural nail. They are like press on nails only they actually last for at least two weeks. I knit, type, do dishes. (with gloves) I have had the current set on for a little over two weeks. they are amazing and comfortable. they are only 30 dollars in LA and I think 35 in Nyc but you have to replace them every time. But the nice thing is your natural nails is still growing and strong under it so. I usually can do one set of virtual nails then my natural nails for a few weeks until.. they start to break and get gross then i do the Virtual nails again... It works out and my nails are still healthy.
 
#47
There are really a lot of myths in this thread:

1. Nails do not breathe, so acrylic, gel, silk, fibreglass, polish... makes no difference your nails are covered/water and air tight. They do not breathe. I have had overlays on my nails for 8 years continuiously and my natural nails are perfect underneath.

2. Gel is a form of acrylic and is no better or worse for your nails.

3. The adhesive used to stick tips on should not go yellow.

4. Removal in a salon with acetone does not damage your natural nails.

5. Gel, fibreglass, acrylic (apart from acrylic containing MMA) does not damage your natural nails. The nail tech who used an efile on your natural nails does the damage.

6. In my 8 years as a nail tech I have never come across anyone with "oily nail beds" where gel etc. would not adhere properly. I am not saying it is impossible but it is highly unlikely. More likely that the nail tech applied the enhancements incorrectly.

Most people would not dream of going to a hairdresser because she/he is the cheapest or fastest or in a place where you don't need an appointment and get whoever is available. I don't understand why so many people chose nail technicians on the above criteria and get a surprise when the results are rubbish!
 
#49
Glynis said:
There are really a lot of myths in this thread:

1. Nails do not breathe, so acrylic, gel, silk, fibreglass, polish... makes no difference your nails are covered/water and air tight. They do not breathe. I have had overlays on my nails for 8 years continuiously and my natural nails are perfect underneath.

2. Gel is a form of acrylic and is no better or worse for your nails.

3. The adhesive used to stick tips on should not go yellow.

4. Removal in a salon with acetone does not damage your natural nails.

5. Gel, fibreglass, acrylic (apart from acrylic containing MMA) does not damage your natural nails. The nail tech who used an efile on your natural nails does the damage.

6. In my 8 years as a nail tech I have never come across anyone with "oily nail beds" where gel etc. would not adhere properly. I am not saying it is impossible but it is highly unlikely. More likely that the nail tech applied the enhancements incorrectly.

Most people would not dream of going to a hairdresser because she/he is the cheapest or fastest or in a place where you don't need an appointment and get whoever is available. I don't understand why so many people chose nail technicians on the above criteria and get a surprise when the results are rubbish!
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I've been educated by fully licensed cosmetologists who have been in the field for more than 25 years, and they were the ones that gave the information on the oily nail beds that caused lifting of the gel nails to be more probable. This doesn't mean that people with those type of nail beds can't get gels, it just means they may lift more easily. It's just a word of caution and only applicable to the gel form of enhancements, not acrylic. The truth is that people should experiment with different types of enhancements and find the material that works best on them, just as you should experiment with different nail techs until you find someone that makes your heart sing.

The nail glue should not cause yellowing, but sometimes it does, and that's just life. I prefer freeform nail enhancements anyhow.

I was trying to remember where someone said acetone removal damages the nails, I think I remember making the correction that it is the least damaging way to remove acrylic nails and should definitely happen over just 'popping' the nails off...OW. I just winced at the thought of that happening :Push:
 
#50
candace117 said:
I've been educated by fully licensed cosmetologists who have been in the field for more than 25 years, and they were the ones that gave the information on the oily nail beds that caused lifting of the gel nails to be more probable. This doesn't mean that people with those type of nail beds can't get gels, it just means they may lift more easily. It's just a word of caution and only applicable to the gel form of enhancements, not acrylic. The truth is that people should experiment with different types of enhancements and find the material that works best on them, just as you should experiment with different nail techs until you find someone that makes your heart sing.

The nail glue should not cause yellowing, but sometimes it does, and that's just life. I prefer freeform nail enhancements anyhow.

I was trying to remember where someone said acetone removal damages the nails, I think I remember making the correction that it is the least damaging way to remove acrylic nails and should definitely happen over just 'popping' the nails off...OW. I just winced at the thought of that happening :Push:
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I have had people come to me who have previously been told by other nail technicians that they have "oily nailbeds". Funny how they have not had a problem when they switch to nails applied by me. For oil to be released your nail would need to be made up of a different substance to everyone elses (does anyone have oily teeth too?). Here's a link to an article about "oily nails" written by a highly respected nail educator http://www.salongeek.com/nail-geek/17753-who-has-all-these-oily-nails.html From that you will see that, as I said in my last post, it is highly unlikely that you have oily nailbeds. Also if gel is lifting due to "oily nailbeds" all other nail enhancements would too.

Decent nail glue will not cause yellowing.

Acetone will dry out the skin and nail, but once washed and buffed there is no damaged done.
 
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Glynis said:
I have had people come to me who have previously been told by other nail technicians that they have "oily nailbeds". Funny how they have not had a problem when they switch to nails applied by me. For oil to be released your nail would need to be made up of a different substance to everyone elses (does anyone have oily teeth too?). Here's a link to an article about "oily nails" written by a highly respected nail educator http://www.salongeek.com/nail-geek/17753-who-has-all-these-oily-nails.html From that you will see that, as I said in my last post, it is highly unlikely that you have oily nailbeds. Also if gel is lifting due to "oily nailbeds" all other nail enhancements would too.

Decent nail glue will not cause yellowing.

Acetone will dry out the skin and nail, but once washed and buffed there is no damaged done.
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It doesn't particularly matter to me personally, because I have never had a problem wearing gel or acrylic, I just prefer getting acrylics done due to my type of lifestyle :shrugs: Like I said, people need to just experiment to find out what they like best and what happens to work for their lives. Gels aren't for everyone, neither are acrylics, just like for others natural nails are the way to go and they wouldn't dream of getting nail enhancements.

I read that website you linked to along with the preparation explanation, and like I said, the nail techs I worked with all had more than 20 years of experience doing all sorts of nail enhancements, and are very thorough in their nail prep techniques. They don't file down the nail either, in fact they are a very gentle day spa that focuses on natural beauty enhancement instead of looking fake or changing your whole appearance radically. I guess I am just confused as to how the person on this website is the know it all authority that everyone should believe over anyone else? I've seen numerous nail clients with this problem, and yes that also involves the 'sweaty hand' syndrome. Miraculously they can keep acrylics on.

I have only seen the typical nail-pop-off and bad prep come from the newer girls, I'm not a licensed tech but I would sit down and tell them to pay attention to how the boss and other experienced ladies did nail prep so they wouldn't have unhappy clients coming back with lifting nails after only a couple days!


I think a bigger problem to talk about is the nasty places that reuse instruments and have people leave that end up with fungus on their nails...YUCK!
 
#52
Wow that's a horrible experience! You shouldn't have given him anything esp if he made you bleed. I hate when nail techs get too rough. I tell them to stop right away, I can't deal with that.

Don't get scared by him...there are a lot of good nail salons, you just got a bad tech. Try a recommendation from a friend or something.
 
#53
candace117 said:
I guess I am just confused as to how the person on this website is the know it all authority that everyone should believe over anyone else?

I think a bigger problem to talk about is the nasty places that reuse instruments and have people leave that end up with fungus on their nails...YUCK!
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I think if you mention her name to your nail tech friends they will have heard of her. She is a very respected authority in the industry.

You are right about the nasty places, and that comes back to what I said in one of my previous posts. People need to choose a nail technician like they would chose a hairdresser - recommendation, reputation etc.
 
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