I recently started using a UV nail kit I got for christmas - applying my own acrylic nails at home. My problem is it doesn't matter HOW much I put on the gel always seems to shrink from the edges of my nails and appear as if it's halfway applied. It either shrinks from the edges (sides) of the nails, or it shrinks from the tops of the nails. I have tried multiple applications, using side to side applications over the tips of the nails, everything - the gel is still shrinking when it hardens and bunching up and bulking up in the middle of the nails. Is there a way to beat this??? Is there a technique to stop it? Would I be better using acrylic powder?Shrinking of UV nail Gel?
UV gels ordinarily are prone to some shrinkage during the curing process. Generally, how much they shrink depends on the thickness of the UV gel which has been applied. A thick layer will shrink more than a thin layer. A thick layer will also result in intense heat 'spikes.' And if you haven't had one of those yet, watch out because they can be rather painful. If this happens just remove your hand from under the lamp. You could also place your hand right in front of the lamp for about 10-20 seconds, but not directly inside of it. Then cure the remaining time with your hand all the way under the UV lamp. This will help if you get a heat spike. A similar method is also used to help 'freeze' the gels so that they won't run on your nail. The video below discusses this method briefly.
The first thing I would suggest is to make sure that you are applying, and curing the gels properly. It would take me hours to type in all the steps, so let me post a few links to a video, and some tutorials which may be of help to you. After all, they say that a picture is worth a thousand words - or something like that , LOL! The video assumes that the viewer has basic knowledge of the gel application process. So, some of the terminology may seem a bit foreign to you. Pay close attention to the way that he is applying the gels. Note the way he uses his brush. Proper application of gels is all in the technique.
Click on the link I provided, then click on ';Perfect French Gel Overlay'; once on the Young Nails page:
http://www.youngnails.com/g?t=video
Here is a nail tutorial. There are some gel nail instructions on this page, just look around. These really aren't the greatest tutorials, but they might help a bit?
http://groups.msn.com/BeautyPro/shoebox.鈥?/a>
Some basic gel information:
http://www.salongeek.com/misc-tutorials/鈥?/a>
A good tutorial on UV gel application:
http://www.hooked-on-nails.com/uvgel.htm鈥?/a>
There, that should be enough information to absorb for a while!
I hope this helps!Shrinking of UV nail Gel?
1. Go to: ';Research your answer'; on your question page. 2. Type in: How to stop gel from shrinking from applied acrylic nails/Details? 2. Go to: #1. 3. Go to: The left side of the screen and look under ';Acrylic Nails.';
try and put a very thin layer on that may help
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
I have a few questions about getting gel nails ?
1: How long approximately will I be in the salon for?
2: If I already have nail polish on they'll take it off for me right, or do I NEED to go in with nothing on my nails?
3: Can I tell them what I want customarily or do I need to choose from the designs/colors they have ?
Its my first time getting gel nails. So I dont know much about it !I have a few questions about getting gel nails ?
It never ceases to amaze me when people answer these kind of questions exactly how misinformed people really are. Here are a few facts about gel nails - and nail enhancements as well.
First, I have never seen a good technician ( a tech who is worthy of calling themselves a nail technician, not some chop shop worker) who is able to do a full set of real UV gel nails in less than one hour. And that is fast. Typically, expect it to take at least an hour and a half. Secondly, nail enhancement products (gel, acrylic and so on) do not ruin your nails. A bad tech will ruin your nails, not the products used. The discount salons you see in strip malls and on practically every street corner advertising full sets for like $20-$25 are notorious for ruining your nails due to being unskilled and under qualified. Many operate without being licensed and - believe me, you don't want to have an unlicensed and/or unskilled tech working on your nails. Its asking for trouble from the start.
The most typical reason your nails are ruined at these salons is due to over filing of your natural nails. This is completely unnecessary. It is so often mistakenly believed that the 'tech' must rough up your nails so the acrylic (gel, whatever) will 'stick' better. This is totally untrue. There is a need to remove the natural shine form your nails, and to have them free of oils naturally produced in our bodies and free of contaminants but not one bit more than that. The chop shops will take a Dremel drill (not a tool which is made for use on nails) and they will file away at your nails until there is hardly anything left to them. These same people who go to the chop shops to have their nails done in like a half hour or so will then complain about how the acrylic or gel 'ruins' your nails or that their nails hurt. Gee, I wonder why, LOL. Nope, the tech ruined your nails, not the product.
The tech will remove any polish you may be wearing at the time you have your nails done. And yes, you should be able to tell them exactly what you want done to them. It is not up to the tech to decide for you. It is your money, you are in control -not them. If the salon has a bunch of premade designs, watch out. Typically they have a stockpile of these nails pre made and will simply glue them to your nails.
Oh, and one final piece of advice. Beware of the cheap salons at all times, but especially when getting 'gel' nails applied. These salons are well known to scam the unknowing consumer out of their hard earned money in many ways, but one very common way is this: You go in and ask for gel nails. They say, OK. You want gel nail, I give you gel nail. They then proceed to apply acrylic nails, and sometimes go as far as applying a UV topcoat or sealer over the acrylic nails you just had put on. Why is that a scam? Because you asked for gel nails and got a set of acrylic nails. And gel nails are always more costly than acrylic nails. So, you will be paying for gel nails but in reality, you have acrylic nails - not gel. It amazes me how many women are walking around out there who mistakenly believe they are wearing UV gel nails but are really acrylic nails and nothing more than that. But hey, the tech wouldn't lie, would she? You bet he or she would. It happens way too often.
Simply stated: If the tech uses any liquid and powder on your nails, you are getting acrylic nails. If you have never seen what real UV nail gel looks like, let me say this. It is never a powder. Don't let a tech tell you ';it powder gel,'; because there is no such thing as powder gel. A gel is a gel. Here is a pic of high quality UV nail gels which are made by CND- a leader in the professional nail product industry, and they have been since the 1970's:
http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume…
That is what real UV gels look like. They come in many different colors, so if your tech only has a few colors - or just one or two just be aware that many more are available and you can do better than what that tech is offering you by going somewhere else that does offer many color options. Also, many will use colored tips. This is not the way to do nails the right way. A good tech will typically sculpt the nails, and not use tips unless they absolutely have to - which sometimes happens. Sculpting nails involves no use of plastic tips glued to your nails. They use a nail form to literally sculpt a nail onto your own natural nails. The end result is always much better looking and will last longer too. But, the tech must be good at sculpting or else it is just as bad as using tips.
I'm really sorry I gabbed for so long but I hope I helped, even a bit. Best wishes, and enjoy your new gel nails :-)I have a few questions about getting gel nails ?
1. Depending on how great the person is, maybe 45 minutes to an hour.
2. They will take it off for you.
3. They will do customs.
By the way, any fake nails really do ruin your real nails so unless you can afford to get them done every two weeks I wouldn't do it. I got gel nails four years ago, and last year my nails just started being normal again. The chemicals make your nails thin and sore when you take the nails off. I hope my information helped :]
1. probably about 30-40 minutes depends on whom.
2. yes, they'll take it off
3. yes you can, most places allow that but charge more
1. It all depends what design your getting. I've seen people get them done in about half an hour or so, but not too long ago my mom got hers done for almost 2 hours.
2. I'm sure they'll take it off for you.
3. Depends on the place, but usually they'll show you a basic design and you can pick what shape you want your nail, how large/small details are and colours.
2: If I already have nail polish on they'll take it off for me right, or do I NEED to go in with nothing on my nails?
3: Can I tell them what I want customarily or do I need to choose from the designs/colors they have ?
Its my first time getting gel nails. So I dont know much about it !I have a few questions about getting gel nails ?
It never ceases to amaze me when people answer these kind of questions exactly how misinformed people really are. Here are a few facts about gel nails - and nail enhancements as well.
First, I have never seen a good technician ( a tech who is worthy of calling themselves a nail technician, not some chop shop worker) who is able to do a full set of real UV gel nails in less than one hour. And that is fast. Typically, expect it to take at least an hour and a half. Secondly, nail enhancement products (gel, acrylic and so on) do not ruin your nails. A bad tech will ruin your nails, not the products used. The discount salons you see in strip malls and on practically every street corner advertising full sets for like $20-$25 are notorious for ruining your nails due to being unskilled and under qualified. Many operate without being licensed and - believe me, you don't want to have an unlicensed and/or unskilled tech working on your nails. Its asking for trouble from the start.
The most typical reason your nails are ruined at these salons is due to over filing of your natural nails. This is completely unnecessary. It is so often mistakenly believed that the 'tech' must rough up your nails so the acrylic (gel, whatever) will 'stick' better. This is totally untrue. There is a need to remove the natural shine form your nails, and to have them free of oils naturally produced in our bodies and free of contaminants but not one bit more than that. The chop shops will take a Dremel drill (not a tool which is made for use on nails) and they will file away at your nails until there is hardly anything left to them. These same people who go to the chop shops to have their nails done in like a half hour or so will then complain about how the acrylic or gel 'ruins' your nails or that their nails hurt. Gee, I wonder why, LOL. Nope, the tech ruined your nails, not the product.
The tech will remove any polish you may be wearing at the time you have your nails done. And yes, you should be able to tell them exactly what you want done to them. It is not up to the tech to decide for you. It is your money, you are in control -not them. If the salon has a bunch of premade designs, watch out. Typically they have a stockpile of these nails pre made and will simply glue them to your nails.
Oh, and one final piece of advice. Beware of the cheap salons at all times, but especially when getting 'gel' nails applied. These salons are well known to scam the unknowing consumer out of their hard earned money in many ways, but one very common way is this: You go in and ask for gel nails. They say, OK. You want gel nail, I give you gel nail. They then proceed to apply acrylic nails, and sometimes go as far as applying a UV topcoat or sealer over the acrylic nails you just had put on. Why is that a scam? Because you asked for gel nails and got a set of acrylic nails. And gel nails are always more costly than acrylic nails. So, you will be paying for gel nails but in reality, you have acrylic nails - not gel. It amazes me how many women are walking around out there who mistakenly believe they are wearing UV gel nails but are really acrylic nails and nothing more than that. But hey, the tech wouldn't lie, would she? You bet he or she would. It happens way too often.
Simply stated: If the tech uses any liquid and powder on your nails, you are getting acrylic nails. If you have never seen what real UV nail gel looks like, let me say this. It is never a powder. Don't let a tech tell you ';it powder gel,'; because there is no such thing as powder gel. A gel is a gel. Here is a pic of high quality UV nail gels which are made by CND- a leader in the professional nail product industry, and they have been since the 1970's:
http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume…
That is what real UV gels look like. They come in many different colors, so if your tech only has a few colors - or just one or two just be aware that many more are available and you can do better than what that tech is offering you by going somewhere else that does offer many color options. Also, many will use colored tips. This is not the way to do nails the right way. A good tech will typically sculpt the nails, and not use tips unless they absolutely have to - which sometimes happens. Sculpting nails involves no use of plastic tips glued to your nails. They use a nail form to literally sculpt a nail onto your own natural nails. The end result is always much better looking and will last longer too. But, the tech must be good at sculpting or else it is just as bad as using tips.
I'm really sorry I gabbed for so long but I hope I helped, even a bit. Best wishes, and enjoy your new gel nails :-)I have a few questions about getting gel nails ?
1. Depending on how great the person is, maybe 45 minutes to an hour.
2. They will take it off for you.
3. They will do customs.
By the way, any fake nails really do ruin your real nails so unless you can afford to get them done every two weeks I wouldn't do it. I got gel nails four years ago, and last year my nails just started being normal again. The chemicals make your nails thin and sore when you take the nails off. I hope my information helped :]
1. probably about 30-40 minutes depends on whom.
2. yes, they'll take it off
3. yes you can, most places allow that but charge more
1. It all depends what design your getting. I've seen people get them done in about half an hour or so, but not too long ago my mom got hers done for almost 2 hours.
2. I'm sure they'll take it off for you.
3. Depends on the place, but usually they'll show you a basic design and you can pick what shape you want your nail, how large/small details are and colours.
How do I remove gel nails?
Had gel nail extensions last Friday and already two have pinged off! The others are starting to lift at the corners and I would like to remove them. How can I do this without damaging my nails?How do I remove gel nails?
You need to soak them off in acetone, the quickest way to do this is get a bowl off hot water and place the acetone in a glass or china bowl(not plastic or metal) inside the bowl of warm water so it warms the acetone (but the 2 liquids arn't mixing) when your fingertips are in the bowl get some one else to put tinfoil around your hands and the bowls and cover with towels to keep the heat in the heat speeds up the process leave for 10 minutes the nail so now be easy to scrap off with an orange stick, leave for longer if its still quite solid, once u have scraped off as much as possible gentle file the excess off with a soft nail file such as a white spongey block, then finish by using a buffer to give your nails a healthy shine, i also recommend you use a cuticle oil as your nail plate will feel a bit weaker then usaul.How do I remove gel nails?
nail varnish remover
gently scuff up the surface of the nail with nail file and then soak them in acetone and a little baby oil. the baby oil will help stop the acetone drying ur nails too much. as the gel goes runny, rub it off with kitchen towel and repeat til all gone. would recommend a manicure after tho. u can get acetone from boots or beauty shops.
Soak them off in Pure Acetone polish remover. You can get it at just about any beauty supply store.loan
You need to soak them off in acetone, the quickest way to do this is get a bowl off hot water and place the acetone in a glass or china bowl(not plastic or metal) inside the bowl of warm water so it warms the acetone (but the 2 liquids arn't mixing) when your fingertips are in the bowl get some one else to put tinfoil around your hands and the bowls and cover with towels to keep the heat in the heat speeds up the process leave for 10 minutes the nail so now be easy to scrap off with an orange stick, leave for longer if its still quite solid, once u have scraped off as much as possible gentle file the excess off with a soft nail file such as a white spongey block, then finish by using a buffer to give your nails a healthy shine, i also recommend you use a cuticle oil as your nail plate will feel a bit weaker then usaul.How do I remove gel nails?
nail varnish remover
gently scuff up the surface of the nail with nail file and then soak them in acetone and a little baby oil. the baby oil will help stop the acetone drying ur nails too much. as the gel goes runny, rub it off with kitchen towel and repeat til all gone. would recommend a manicure after tho. u can get acetone from boots or beauty shops.
Soak them off in Pure Acetone polish remover. You can get it at just about any beauty supply store.
UV gel nail extensions lamp or no lamp?
hi i was just wondering if i needed a UV lamp to do gel extensions. the aim is to just re-enforce my own nails and im not sure whether i can get away with not buying one (im a poor student) please advise me whats best thanksUV gel nail extensions lamp or no lamp?
Um, I think so-called black light bulbs emit ultra-violet rays. If so, that should work, as they only cost a few dollars and screw into any standard type ';A'; globe bulb fixture.
Um, I think so-called black light bulbs emit ultra-violet rays. If so, that should work, as they only cost a few dollars and screw into any standard type ';A'; globe bulb fixture.
UV gel nail extensions lamp or no lamp?
hi i was just wondering if i needed a UV lamp to do gel extensions. the aim is to just re-enforce my own nails and im not sure whether i can get away with not buying one (im a poor student) please advise me whats best thanksUV gel nail extensions lamp or no lamp?
Um, I think so-called black light bulbs emit ultra-violet rays. If so, that should work, as they only cost a few dollars and screw into any standard type ';A'; globe bulb fixture.
Um, I think so-called black light bulbs emit ultra-violet rays. If so, that should work, as they only cost a few dollars and screw into any standard type ';A'; globe bulb fixture.
Gel nails how much ro they cost??The beautician is dong them at home whats a fair price to pay?
Im traveling to her house so how much do they cost its not a salon its just her homeGel nails how much ro they cost??The beautician is dong them at home whats a fair price to pay?
thats a hard one to answer, as it depends where you live, prices really do range from area to area and i mean you can pay 拢20 and then 5 mins away it could cost you 拢40..... your best way to find out is to ring the local salons and check what they say.
you say she works from home if she has a salon room set up in her house then i would expect to pay the same as a salon but if its in her front room with the whole family then make sure you dont pay to much.
i would really recommend you ask her the price before you go, you could say you wanted to bring cash and just wanted to make sure you have enough.
good luck hope that helpsGel nails how much ro they cost??The beautician is dong them at home whats a fair price to pay?
When i got mine done a few months ago i payed 拢20, that was including any nail varnish i wanted applied afterwards!
I wouldnt pay anymore than that, to be honest they're not brilliant,
I havent had them done since, they dont last that long, and in the end i grew my own and painted them, theyre much stronger than false ones!
thats a hard one to answer, as it depends where you live, prices really do range from area to area and i mean you can pay 拢20 and then 5 mins away it could cost you 拢40..... your best way to find out is to ring the local salons and check what they say.
you say she works from home if she has a salon room set up in her house then i would expect to pay the same as a salon but if its in her front room with the whole family then make sure you dont pay to much.
i would really recommend you ask her the price before you go, you could say you wanted to bring cash and just wanted to make sure you have enough.
good luck hope that helpsGel nails how much ro they cost??The beautician is dong them at home whats a fair price to pay?
When i got mine done a few months ago i payed 拢20, that was including any nail varnish i wanted applied afterwards!
I wouldnt pay anymore than that, to be honest they're not brilliant,
I havent had them done since, they dont last that long, and in the end i grew my own and painted them, theyre much stronger than false ones!
Does UV nail gel go hard whilst in its pot?
I have some uv nail gel which seems to go hard whilst in the pot. I keep the lid on tight but it is almost like treacle when i take off the lid. Am i storing it wrong or is this normal?Does UV nail gel go hard whilst in its pot?
what?!
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