Hey Shannon, I don't use the fiber strips at all, only if I have a bad bad break to repair. I never use the primer pen either, I rarely ever have lifting with starnails products. This is what I do: sanitize the hands push back cuticles using a sciver bit or a small football diamond bit I get the leftover skin from cuticle off the nail, and if there are any areas of lifting happening I get it with this bit brush off the dust with a clean nail brush, then I spray with alcohol, and brush vigorously again cleaning all remaining dust off the nail apply 1 or 2 coats of either Bond Ex 2 or YN's protein bond let dry then apply my first coat of pink or clear either as an overlay or sculpt, (I don't use tips) what ever you choose, make sure I cap the ends , get as close as you can to cuticle without touching it you don't have to have a thick layer just nice and smooth. cure for 2 minutes in my 36 watt lamp apply my white for french, swipe in my smile line with another brush dampened with alcohol, i do 2 nails and flash cure for 10 seconds then when all done with hand cure for 2 minutes apply coat of clear or pink, fill in any gaps, checking apex, etc. make sure nail is smooth from all angles do 1 or 2 nails and flash cure for 10 seconds finish hand cure for 2 minutes wipe off dispersion layer with alcohol file very lightly the sides and free edge, careful not to break the seal on capped edge if needed, buff entire nail with sanding band or handfile with a 240 grit buffer file to smooth and shape nail and remove shine
apply very thin coat of clear or use a shiner top coat of your choice, I just use the starnails clear and it is very shiny and smooth cure for 2 minutes remove dispersion layer with alcohol and done Most of the time, I don't need to do the 3rd layer so just finish on the 2nd if the shape is fine. Let me know your steps from start to finish. Maybe I can help or someone else here can help you. Just breathe and try to relax, take your time applying until you get the hang of it, don't try to rush and get it done fast, it only cause more issues. Been there done that. Good luck Shannon A DawsonvilleTech <[email protected]> wrote: 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 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 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] 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. 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