Hi! I'm using the T3 and have lifting issues. My light and products are brand new. I will keep trying I really want to do the gel nails.
Terri --- On Sat, 1/24/09, DawsonvilleTech <[email protected]> wrote: > From: DawsonvilleTech <[email protected]> > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Salon Update and Questions > To: "NailTech" <[email protected]> > Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 9:38 PM > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
