Pati, I believe it is production date and it goes YR MO BATCH Sometimes they use a batch number and sometimes they don't so 06211 would be batch 11 produced February 2006. It's been awhile since I've had any CND so I may have the numbers switched, but if you let me know the number, I can read it for you if you can't figure it out. Rhonda
On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:49 PM, Marsha Rubino <[email protected]> wrote: > Pati....If you go to CND website, there is a place where you can contact > them. I posed the question about their Brisa lamp and they sent an answer > quickly. Share the answer with the rest of us, if you go that route! > > Marsha McDonald Rubino > GIMME NAILS > 37 Fifth St. E. Suite 102 > Kalispell, Montana 59901 > [email protected] > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Pati <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:18:23 PM > *Subject:* NailTech:: Re: damaged nails/ CND code > > > the nail confucious always said," You can not build a strong nail on a weak > foundation" > hee-hee... > > hey nobody answered me on the deciphering of the CND code [image: :]....for > the expiration date...or is it the distribution date...I need to know how to > read it and what I am reading!! LOL > > thanks.... > > Pati > > Ever stop to think, and forget to start again? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Angela R Wingerter <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:50 am > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > I find that they stay on better when the nail is healthy also. I tell > the client that they will stay on better when they get some of the damaged > nail grown out and they need to come in earlier then most, at least every > two weeks and to keep the nails short until we get them in shape. With the > bitters, you have to start somewhere or they wil l continue to chew. If > they loose a nail, I tell them they have to get in to get it fixed right > away or they will chew that one and any progress is lost. Put a bandaid on > it to cover it up and call me. I always try to work with them and get them > in as soon as possible. Like that day. After about a month they do much > better. > > Angie Wingerter > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* "[email protected]" < > [email protected]> > *To:* NailTech Group <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:59:28 PM > *Subject:* NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > I am the one who wrote this comment about bad nail plates... I was > referring to clients who chew their nails way back into the nail bed... When > there is barely anything to attach to. I can put nails on n ails with > damaged nail plates but there is usually always lifting... But I use > acidless primers... Sooooo..... I have never had chronics wear nails > flawlessly until their nail plates grew out to a healthier state.... So that > is why I said that... JMO I guess > > Melody Montgomery > Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device from U.S. Cellular > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jess in WA <[email protected]> > > Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:47:14 > To: NailTech<[email protected]> > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > > > > Also, gel-and really, NO enhancement-will adhere to unhealthy nail > plates! > > If someone is a "chronic", i.e., severe nail biter, picker, or whatever > the > > case-if their nail plates are severely damaged, it doesn't matter WHAT > you > > do, that stuff isn't going to stay > > I have to disagree with this comment. While its not always fun, I get > LOTS of these clients because word spreads that they can have pretty > nails. It takes some extra work and excellent prep, but you can > certainly get nails on a severe nail biter or thin nails. My clients > typically go 3-4 weeks between services and I suggest these clients > come every 2-3 weeks until their natural nails are grown out, but they > certainly stay. Pickers can be difficult, but use a coverage pink or > have them wear polish and make sure there are no sharp areas for them > to start picking and they will come back shocked their nails are still > fabulous. > > Michelle, I'm in Seattle! Let me know if you would like to attend a > class sometime ;) > > -Jess Hoel > www.luvnailz.com > > > > On Feb 11, 10:32 am, "Melody C. Montgomery" > <[email protected]> wrote: > > OK Jennifer, > > > > If you pile on too much gel at once it will indeed HEAT SPIKE. It comes > > from the photo-initiators in the proyduct that cause it to cure. When > the > > gel goes under the UV light, the photo-initiators move more and more > rapidly > > causing the product to cure. It is this movement that generates the > heat. > > > > Heat spike can cause PERMANENT NAIL DAMAGE! You want to avoid this at > ALL > > times! Learn to build in thinner layers.. It will burn your nail plates > > and nail beds just like FIRE will! > > > > Also, gel-and really, NO enhancement-will adhere to unhealthy nail > plates! > > If someone is a "chronic", i.e., severe nail biter, picker, or whatever > the > > case-if their nail plates are severely damaged, it doesn't matter WHAT > you > > do, that stuff isn't going to stay. But if they stick it out, keep their > > fingers OUT OF THEIR MOUTH and stop PICKING THEM OFF, then once their > > natural nail is health y again (under the service) you will see lifting > > issues, etc, stop. > > > > Of course, getting a "chronic" to stop breathing would be easier.. > hahaha! > > > > Melody C. Montgomery > > Manicuring Professional > > Everything Nailz Ink > > Greenville, > > NCwww.everythingNAILZink.com<http://ncwww.everythingnailzink.com/> > > 252-217-8221 > > _____ > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf > > Of Jennifer Hopping > > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:48 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > > > Melody I am a "chronic !!" LMAO !! I had on a set of AC loved them !!I > got a > > reaction going on to the monomer so now I switched back to gels but being > a > > "chronic" I picked and peeled off the nails with a substancial bit of my > > nails plates very very sad :( I look like I put them in a shredder !! > sucks > > but they will grow out. and I will throw a new set on again I find that > the > > gels do not wear well on peeps that are hard on their hands ala me so I > put > > some ac over the clear coat to strenghten them but as far as damage OMG > if > > you pick your going to ruin your natural nails I agree with your > psliosifie > > :) You need to k now it all to make $$$ and be on the top of your game !! > > Practice practice practice . Do you find when you put your builder gel on > > heavy it tends to heat spike ??? i wonder if theres over exsposer to the > UV > > light??? silly but I do wonder I had my nails in and out more time then > you > > can imagine I think it may dry the nail beds out similar to sun burn ?? > > results in peeling dry nail beds ?? just wondering here Anybody ?? > Comments > > ??? If I develped a monomer sensitivity is that it for me ever again > from > > wearing them ?? I now wear finger cots for client application from the > > finger burn . Ladies let me know what u think .. Jennifer > > > > --- On Wed, 2/11/09, Michelle Cordes <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: Michelle Cordes <[email protected]> > > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > To: [email protected] > > Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:29 AM > > > > Howdy Marsha, Melody, and Shannon...etc... etc... :) > > Yes, I learned how to do gels in school... right alongside the acrylic > and > > wraps. That was 13 years ago, and since I understand that products change > > and get better, and new ones come out, I have continued to try to find a > gel > > I can master that doesn't frustrate the cr#p out o f me!!! So here is > some > > more info. > > > > I can easily do tips or natural overlay of clear gel. That is a piece of > > cake. I can do pink gel and white gel paint, still pretty easy. I find > that > > either the client does great (no lifting or breaking) or they are an > > ABSOLUTE MESS- no in between. This has made it hard for me to figure out > if > > I have done something wrong or they just can't wear gels- but if it's > just > > some can't wear them- then DAMN lots of people can't! > > > > My next issue is tips. I don't use tips for my acrylic for a reason. I > > prefer to sculpt because it is faster for me, there is no glue breakdown, > > and I feel I get a more flattering shape to the nail. I can't sculpt gel. > > Just can't. I have tried with every product, gone to classes, watched > > endless videos and I just can't seem to get it. Haven't had my a-ha > moment > > yet... :) > > > > And then my third issue is time. I do a full set of pink and white > sculpted > > acrylic in just under an hour, backfill in just under an hour, and my > fills > > take about 45 minutes. From what I have seen, a one color gel fill is > also > > between 45 minutes to an hour, but a full set is at least an hour and a > > half. I charge $30 for a fill, $38 for a backfill, and $70 for a full set > > with acrylics... I would have to charge MORE than that because gels are > more > > time... > > > > So yes, Marsha, I guess I am asking... why should this old dog learn some > > new tricks? I have always subscribed to the idea that people should find > > what they are best at and then find the clients who are looking for what > > they do, otherwise you can get the "jack of all trades, master of none" > > thing goin' on. But I also don't want to be that nailtech who sits around > > going "my way is the best, so I'm not learnin anything new"! > > > > Any input from anyone? :) > > Michelle Cordes > > > > From: [email protected] <[email protected] > > > > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > To: "NailTech Group" <[email protected]> > > Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 4:32 AM > > The largest reason why gels are preferred by clients is that they are > > hypoallergenic and no fumes. Typically zero lifting.... They are not > porous > > like AC so polish doesn't stain them and acetone will not break down the > gel > > like it will AC. > > > > I will note that the majority of the public believes that gel is "better > for > > your nails than AC." What they mean is they think there is less damage to > > the nail plate.... But I am always quick to inform them that it is the > > TECHNICIAN that causes damage to nail plates!!! Haha! Except, of course, > in > > the case of "chronics"---- those that chew, rip, tear, and/or pick their > > nails off! > > > > You newbies will begin to find that most spas and a lot of salons do not > > want techs to use AC because of the "perfumed aroma" that is released! > > Giggles... I just tell them it smells like money to me! However they will > > not let you use AC in their businesses because of that. > > > > So... I would recommend that ANY professional nail artist, specialist, > > technician-- whatever you dubb yourself-- learn ALL products! AND know > the > > differences, pros & cons of each... It will only make you more > marketable! > > > > Melody Montgomery > > Sent from my BlackBerryR wireless device from U.S. Cellular > > > > _____ > > > > From: shannon > > Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:05:15 -0800 (PST) > > To: <[email protected]> > > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > > > I ditto what Marsha said, they file like butter. Just easier to work > with > > for me. > > > > Shannon Arnold > > Flip Flop Beauty Shop > > Coopers Plains, NY > > [email protected] > > > > --- On Wed, 2/11/09, Marsha Rubino <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: Marsha Rubino <[email protected]> > > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > To: [email protected] > > Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 3:28 AM > > One reason I like using gels is that they are so easy to file and doing a > > backfill is a snap. Doing a backfill in acrylic is way too much work. But > I > > am confused by your question, Michelle.....you say you have been using > gel > > since school.......is it you feel you haven't mastered them yet and are > you > > asking....is it worth the effort? Plus, although they are becoming more > > widely available, for many years, it was hard for clients to find someone > > who did gels....at least in my area. I wanted to fill that need. > > > > Marsha McDonald Rubino > > GIMME NAILS > > 37 Fifth St. E. Suite 102 > > Kalispell, Montana 59901 > > [email protected] > > > > _____ > > > > From: Michelle Cordes <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 12:39:54 AM > > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > > > oh. and I suppose I should add this... > > I've used gel since nail school. I have used Vibrato, OPI Microbond, IBD > > (including gel polish), and currently use Brisa. I=2 0have used over > tips, > > natural nails, tried to sculpt, builder white, paint on white... I am not > > new at this... really.... LOL! OK, now let me have it ladies! > > > > Michelle Cordes > > > > --- On Tue, 2/10/09, Michelle Cordes <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: Michelle Cordes <[email protected]> > > Subject: NailTech:: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions... > > To: [email protected] > > Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 11:35 PM > > > > Hey ladies. Ok, 2 questions... > > > > 1.) Has anyone tried the Essie pedicure line? My co-worker just bought an > > intro kit and I am interested to hear any input y'all have... > > > > 2.) Can you girls who do gels AND acrylics (or have in the past done > both) > > explain to me why go with gel instead of acrylic? Other than odor, I get > > that part. But for example, we do lots of acrylic in the salon I work in, > so > > there would be no reason to do gels to keep smell away. Seriously, I just > > watched the tutorial videos at gelessentialz.com < > http://gelessentialz.com/> > > and it looks like lots of work to me compared to sculpting acrylic!!! > LOL... > > somebody... anybody... help me understand!!! :) > > > > I hear y'all talk about g els, and it fascinates me, but I just can't > figure > > out why I would want to master them personally! 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