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Expert: Heather Reynosa-Davis - 5/10/2008


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Hi Heather, I put a set of predestined tips on a client (L and P)two weeks ago and they are perfect but the predesigned tip is cracking, I did a set a week ago on another girl and they are doing the same thing. I bought my tips from beauty west.com is that a good place to buy tips? I was also wondering if I should paint the underside of the tip with something? Next topic, I finally found someone that speaks Spanish to order me the popits. I was wondering if they have a shelf life? How long will a box last me? I want to order a few boxes since I am having such a hard time getting them. Thank you so much, sorry for being so long winded.

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Hi again!

Ah I wish I could be better help with these tips!  Where is the darn thing cracking? I am not familiar with that particular website, and the only tips I use at the moment are CND.  They only crack on me when I accidentally hit them with scrubfresh.

Where exactly are they cracking?  You should never need to put anything on the underside of a tip.  Your strength should be coming from the product you apply, not the tips.  There may be something to that specifically in this instance.

ANDDDD, as far as I know, Popits have no shelf life.  They do however have a USE life.  If you use the same set on the same client, they should last you about 3-5 sets and stay shiny on the finish.  In general i think it's always good to stock up if you like a product you have a hard time getting your mitts on :)  

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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.

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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

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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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