Ok... so... I have used TT since 1997. (I was a TT educator from 1998 to 2000). In 2005, I switched to CND and became a Grand Master because I was sick of the production inconsistancies with TT. They fixed it, and I went back to TT in 2009. The salon I am now working at is a CND salon, and this time I am having a hard time making the switch. For one, the Performance Forms are kicking my butt... I am used to the 3 shapes of Competitive Edge forms from TT. And secondly, I am having a hard time pulling a big enough ball of white for sculpting the free edge. (I am using a #8 sculptor brush.) This is really frustrating because I didn't have these problems before and I am using the same powder and liquid EXCEPT I used a deep ceramic dish for my liquid when I used CND before and now I am using the little metal CND dappen dish. Arg. Lastly, I know my mix ratio isn't right. It is working, but it is waaaaay too much work so I know I am just missing something. I have watched every video available to me. I have done the mix ratio sheet thingie you get with the CND kit. I used TT original and A+ liquid, and now I am using Retention+ and Perfect Color powders. Also, CND says not to squeeze a C-curve, but I feel like I am not getting a good enough C-curve with these bleepin forms without squeezing. HELP!!!!!
So.... does anyone have any advice for me on making the transition? Has anyone done it and has tips for me? My full sets were at an hour with TT, and I am struggling for an hour and a half now doing nails that I don't think are good enough and I am frustrated as hell. You can email me privately or post... I appreciate any input... Pleeeeeeeease!!! Thanks! Michelle www.michellecordes.com -- 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.
