I have both systems, but I used Starnails system first as it was a cost decision at the time just learning the gels, I now use both for whatever I need to do. They are both great systems. I am just learning the full Akzentz system, and so far I really like it, but as far as the colors I love them both, they both have great coverage and wearability, but starnail is wayyyyy cheaper but they only have like 6 colors and they are not soak offs. Hope I answered your question. You can go to Akzentz site and read up on all their products and they have great TUTs. I just love how they care about their products and customer service is impeccable. For cost to start out if you are just learning, I would start out with the starnail. If you need any other info on this let me know. Oh and I think they have smaller sets of their systems, instead of buying the larger jars, you can get the smaller ones with the sets of their colors for like $20 a set. So check them out on theindustrysource.com or premiernailsource.com ( they have great deals sometimes Buy one Get one on starnail gels ).
Shannon Arnold Flip Flop Beauty Shop Coopers Plains, NY [email protected] --- On Mon, 5/25/09, Shannon Kuharik <[email protected]> wrote: From: Shannon Kuharik <[email protected]> Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics To: [email protected] Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 9:05 AM So the Azkentz is a good soakable for someone who has never done gels and starnails is a good regular sculpting gel for someone who has never done gels? What is the difference in the azkentz regular gel and the starnails reg gel? Shannon Kuharik ----- Original Message ----- From: shannon To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:36 AM Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics I haven't used OPI's soak offs yet, they are quite expensive compared to all others. I LOVE akzentz colors (soakable) and the few starnail colors (not soak off) that I have. Great coverage and they wear very well, still on the upper price end (the akzentz), but compared to the ESN and the IBD I have in other colors, way way better. I find with ESN and IBD I have to use many layers of colors and cure very well inbetween layers. So they really end up costing me more time. So I would definitely try the first two I suggested as well as the OPI. The starnail colors are very reasonably priced, but they only have a handful of colors, but they all go on in one or two coats and wear very well. Shannon Arnold Flip Flop Beauty Shop Coopers Plains, NY [email protected] --- On Sun, 5/24/09, Cira DAnna <[email protected]> wrote: From: Cira DAnna <[email protected]> Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 11:00 AM thanks lynnette! I was thinking about Axxium soakoff for the color. we use opi polish so it would be a pretty easy sell. I'll have to try the nailite though. What about ManiQ from YN? --- On Sun, 5/24/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 2:52 PM Cira, My suggestion is for you to start with a one step gel. Nailite has some great gels that are one step. They have THE best thick gel I have ever used. YOU control the gel. That is my opinion and that is how I started out. I did not want a base, builder, this gel or that gel then a top gel. Sheesh, I only book an hour for each client!! LOL Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From: Cira DAnna Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 07:19:32 -0700 (PDT) To: <[email protected]> Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics I want to get into gels but don't know what line to go with. Any suggestions? Lisa, what did you think of Axxium? Thanks Cira --- On Thu, 5/21/09, Lisa Cianciotti <[email protected]> wrote: From: Lisa Cianciotti <[email protected]> Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 5:21 PM #yiv1717594791 #yiv1913443382 #yiv1344494949 #yiv323635702 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} I used Axxium at school. Sometimes if the gel is too thick you will get a burning sensation. Especially on the thumbs. I only experienced it when using the Axxium system, though. Has to do with the curing of the gel. Experts, please elaberate.... Lisa Cianciotti From: Nails by Kelley <[email protected]> To: NailTech <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 1:13:44 PM Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics I really appreciate all the input that i have received....I did do my first set of gels and I really like them. I dont know how to upload pix or else I would so you can give me your input on them. The problem I had is that she about jumped through the roof when she had to put her hands in the UV lamp. It didnt happen on with the gel base but it did when i laid the first layer of gel overlay (i am using the Axxium system) Did I do something wrong???? It didnt happen on the second layer though....can this have anything to do with her soaking off her acrylics before she got this set of gels??? Kelley On May 21, 10:27 am, Debbie Doerrlamm <[email protected]> wrote: > Michelle.. many know I am also a die hard acrylic.. ADD doesn't help > trying to switch systems.. I just could not seem to remember 4 bake, > 4 bake, thumbs bake.. and always made a huge runny mess.. I also > HATED the fact gel had to be files off.. since the advent of soak-off > gels I have been doing my own and quite pleased with the results.. > better retention I think can be added to the list Katherine posted > just now.. it just takes a mental change and some practice.. so go > ahead jump into the fire.. I did :) I really mean it, if I ever go > back behind the nail station, it will most likely be only gels I do. > > Debbie > > At 11:07 AM 5/21/2009, you wrote: > > > > > > >LOL... I am a 13 year acrylic specialist, and I asked this same > >question months ago!!! Wondered if this old dog should learn some > >new tricks. (It just takes me too dang long to apply and I don't get > >a lot of call for it... but I am doing ROCKSTAR/BLING TOES!!! ) > > >I tell my clients it is just a different product... lighter in > >weight, more flexible, and is very clear and shiny. Gel has a > >complete cure, unlike most acrylics, so it does not yellow and get > >brittle over time. > >Michelle Cordes, LNT > >The Nail Spa @ Steel Magnolias Salon > >"The spa for your hands and feet since 1997" > >Bremerton, Washington > ><http://www.myspace.com/thenailspa>www.myspace.com/thenailspa > > >--- On Thu, 5/21/09, Nails by Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > > >From: Nails by Kelley <[email protected]> > >Subject: NailTech:: Gels vs acrylics > >To: "NailTech" <[email protected]> > >Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 5:11 AM > > >OK...so my question is....what are the benefits of gels vs acrylics? > >I am doing my first set of gels today and I have had some clients ask > >me what are the benefits of gels....for years I thought they were > >healthier for the nail but I had some one politely tell me that isnt > >true....so I want to come to the experts and find out so I can have > >some knowledge of what to tell my clients > > >Thanx, > >Kelley > > Regards, > Debbie ^v^ ^o^ //\o/\\ ^o^ ^v^ Webmaster - System Admin - IDSR > Bookmark our new Blog/Journal featuring News, New Arrivals and special > deals.http://nailgdsss-beautytech.blogspot.com/ > > [email protected] > (AOL or AIM - NailGdsss, GTalk - wkdwich, MSN - [email protected]) > WWWeb Services, Ronkonkoma, NY & Rocky Mount, VA > 631-981-1273 fax 631-981-7557 > ONLINE > STOREhttp://www.beautytech.com/shoppehttp://www.beautytech.com&http://www.beautytech.INFO > for Professionals for Consumers- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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