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Hi Heather, Most of my clients want tips with acrylic. I use a uv cured acrylic and I am going to purchase a orderless air dry soon. I was wondering why the glue seems to break down under the free edge when the nail grows? I look under the free edge and there is a gap between the nail and the plastic tip.I use a glue that is recommended for the product. I prep the nail very well I have no idea why this could be happening. I was wondering if blending the tips would remedy this? I don't know because I would be blending the top not under the free edge?? Am I supposed to blend all tips? Ok I better quit trying to explain. Thank you
Sorry it took me a couple days to respond to you, I wasn't getting my regular notification e-mails that let me know I had pending questions!
Georgia, you ALWAYS blend your tips. I am suprised you were not taught this in beauty school! You need a smooth base to apply product, and blending properly applied tips is KEY.
When you apply your tips, the end of the well should sit EXACTLY the the free edge of the natural nail, and that should eliminate the gap. Glue has nothing to do with placement of the nail.
If you are using a well-less tip, remember that these types of tips are meant for use on perfectly shaped nail beds. There are different types of tips for just about every shape of nail plate there is, make sure you are using the type that suits your clients nails.
Also make sure that when you apply your tips, that they are not too tight, nor too wide.
Good luck! Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
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Heather Reynosa-Davis
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I have not yet met a question I can't answer, if I don't know it, I will find it ;) And I just happen to be very resourceful :) To find answers to your questions without actually asking them, check out the GET EDUCATED pages of my website: www.heatherdavisnails.com IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are merely looking for a referral, you may email me privately at: heatherdavisnails@hotmail.com, and put REFERRAL in the subject line. Please allow me 1-3 days to get back to you, I can be a busy girl ;) If you email me with questions about your nails and/or experiences, I will ask you to please ask it on ALLEXPERTS.COM The purpose of this site is for others to learn from the questions YOU ask, so don't be shy! :)
Experience
A veteran in the nail industry, working professionally since 1995. Have taught classes in L&P application, manicures, pedicures, Forever French enhancements, and upcoming classes in UV Gel and L&P application with some cool tricks I have picked up along the way for fun.
Publications
Nails Magazine, January 2007 "Add it up- basic art strokes" pg.127
Nails Magazine, February 2007 "How to be a student of nails again" pg.74
Education/Credentials
Professionally trained with 600 hours at Marinello Beauty School in Las Vegas, NV, in 1995, Grand Master Nail Stylist for Creative Nail Design, world leader for all things fabulous for fingers and toes! Currently mentoring for admission to the rigors of Creative Nail Designs BOOTCAMP, will qualify to become an Education Ambassador for the company after passing. In order to stay on top of this industry, it is IMPERATIVE to go to classes on a regular basis, and know your preferred products inside and out!
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