Hey Shannon A: I am using Starnails T3 as well. They told me NOT to use bonding; only use primer pen. I don't use the fiber either. Starnail also told me to alcohol the nails, not acetone. So now I am really confused. I have a brand new 2-handed UV light, so it's not the bulbs. Now what????????????? A client came back to me today with four tips missing. Getting really nervouse and upset. I want to be like Athena & Diana & Lynette and the other greats and I know I have to keep practicing, BUT I DON'T HAVE TIME/MONEY without losing clients!!!!!! HELP!! Thank you for ANY advice!!!! Shannon M. Dawsonville, GA
On Jan 24, 7:51 am, shannon <[email protected]> wrote: > What gel system are you using? I am a gel user, and always am trying > different systems, and I have recently tried Brisa, and its not working for > me. I normally use Starnails T3 fiber gel, love love love it, applies > great, holds great, and I normally use Bond Ex2, but have started using > YN's protein bond instead, its acid free. So let us know what you are using. > > Shannon Arnold > Coopers Plains NY > > Shannon Marburger <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Everybody: it has been awhile since I have been able to post! > I finally opened my salon, The Nail Station, in Dawsonville, GA., on > November 4, 2008. I named it "The Nail Station" because the building is a > renovated old PURE Gas Station. It was originally built in the 20's and was > the first all-night gas station in the country. It is also the birthplace of > NASCAR, since many of your early winning drivers came from Dawsonville, GA. > > I would like to thank everyone who has called and also who sent me polish > and some supplies! It was very much appreciated. I will start my "abused > women's shelter" program in two weeks. I am very excited to help these > people! > > I am having a tough time, like everybody else, with a very slow clientele. > I am averaging about 1 client a day, maybe. The good thing is that there is > a slew of NSS about 10 miles east of me, but no other salons within twenty > miles in the other directions!! I am "on the square" in the downtown area > (also historic section), whereas the others are on the main highway. I need > advertising advice as well. I have NO money, my home rent is 2 months behind > and my car needs a tune up bad. (Sorry, had to vent) > > Well, here's the thing....I AM NOT GIVING UP!! I love what I do (although > I am not experienced enough, only out of school 1-1/2 yrs) and I don't care > that it is slow! If my home landlord (God Bless him, he supports me 100% in > this venture), will let me and my daughter stay at in our home, I know I can > make a go of my salon in town. The salon is so pretty and homey....its like > walking into your home. Your pedicure is done on a chaise lounge, and you > get to listen to Il Divo (great looking/sounding guys!), and I pamper them to > sleep every time!! I know I am going to make it...... > > Besides mani/pedi's, I only do gels! The problem: they fall off or the > tip cracks or the gel cracks....can't figure it out!! I prep correctly: > clean the nail plate completely-getting rid of any skin/cuticle, I remove the > shine, I remove the dust, I alchol the nail, I apply the white tips (yes, ABS > plastic), I prime the natural nail, wait til it gets chalky. I apply the gel > (2-3 layers), I smooth out if there are any bumbs, etc. and add gel topcoat. > I cure everything for 3 minutes each layer! The next day or a couple of days > later the nails chip off, or come off completely. I am exasperated!! and > frustrated! and I have lost those clients ---- damn! I need help! I have > called an educator that is about 20 miles from me, but she said she is too > busy, but would keep me in mind. I appreciate that, but I need help now. I > am going to my first class in THE SMOKIES, but that is not until June! Just > cannot find any classes here in Georgia, or anyone that may be able to > mentor me.... > > ANY > > Shannon Arnold > Flip Flop Beauty Shop > Coopers Plains, NY > [email protected] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/NailTech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
