Re: NailTech:: Shellac

2010-07-25 Thread Marsha Rubino
It is, Cheryl!  Marsha Rubino Gimme Nails @ Skin Envy Day Spa 38 First Ave E. Ste. E Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-3771 From: Cheryl Haynes To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 5:22:58 AM Subject: Re: NailTech:: Shellac Thanks , is the axxium

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Michelle Cordes
Yes, thank you Denise!!! That helped A LOT :)   Michelle Cordes,  Owner/Licensed Nail Technician The Nail Spa in Silverdale, Washington "The spa for your hands and feet since 1997" www.myspace.com/thenailspa From: Vacchio To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: NailTech:: Shellac

2010-07-25 Thread Michelle Cordes
Axxium has both full lines of soak off and non soak off. The soak off base is in a little pot in a box that looks like the colors. :) The non soak off is in a bigger pot, no box... Soak off sealer in a blue bottle, non soak off is in a black bottle... hope this helps!   Michelle Cordes,  Owner/

Re: NailTech:: Shellac

2010-07-25 Thread Michelle Cordes
Yes, I have been using the Brisa lamp for everything for about 6 months now. It works great for Axxium gel and Axxium Soak Off Gel I use both. :) I cure the base coat for 1 minute ( apply to 1 hand, set the 2 minute timer, cure while applying to the other hand, switch hands and let it finis

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread swtips
Thanks Lynnette, Yes the partigon seemed to suck up the dust much better and the sunflower was drawing dust up towards your face into your breathing area.. Also there was dust and debris everywhere on the educators hands, clothes and all over the desk. Those of us that had partigons were re

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread jennquinn1908
I have the Erica vac system that fits my mt20 perfect it works fab glad I bought it. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Angela R Wingerter wrote: > Renee, I had the sunflower and returned it like I said, then I bought the > partigon. I use it on the stand. I can't use it attac

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Vacchio
Thanks for the tip! - Original Message - From: Rhonda Kibuk To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:31 PM Subject: Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!! The Illum one and Illum two collections from Young Nails have to be capped. They are colored

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Angela R Wingerter
Renee, I had the sunflower and returned it like I said, then I bought the partigon. I use it on the stand. I can't use it attached to my file either. I do have a couple of clients that will hold it for me and put it right over the nail while I file. That really does work pretty well. I usually

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Vacchio
Thanks s much :o)! You have been a great help. Sincerely, Peggy. - Original Message - From: onyxkee...@aol.com To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 7:58 PM Subject: Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!! well, your cheaper brands of glitter wi

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Shawn Wilson
Try WWW.bauusa.com they have the sunflower lamp Renee Parnell wrote: >sheee..$248...I have to chew on that one for a while. I sure do >need one. But dang... > >On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Rhonda Kibuk wrote: > >> It's most likely because you are trying to access from your phone

Re: NailTech:: Crystal nails

2010-07-25 Thread Renee Parnell
probably clear tips. heh heh heh! On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM, grow...@yahoo.com wrote: > Speaking of NSS salons...Someone asked me the other day if we do > Crystal Nails. Can someone tell me what these are? Thanks, Cyndi > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Renee Parnell
well, I have a Partigone. It does a good job, but it is so heavy when connected to my drill it causes my hand to cramp and it seems to affect my movement with the e-file. I've tried just using it on the little stand, but it doesn't work. On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Lynnette Madden wrote: >

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Renee Parnell
sheee..$248...I have to chew on that one for a while. I sure do need one. But dang... On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Rhonda Kibuk wrote: > It's most likely because you are trying to access from your phone. Here is > what it says from the site, unfortunatley, it looks like they are

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2010-07-25 Thread Debbie D
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Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread kelley smith
I am not sure if it contagious or not is just the fact that she knows it can be cleared up an refuses too. I can file till my arm falls off and it would still peel whole foot top bottom sides just nasty and makes me feel like I am not doing my job, I want everyones feet to look awesome when they le

Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Brigette888
Hi Kelley, I had a client years ago who started with a fungus on one toe, I suggested to her to go to doctor or I have had success with Vicks, anyway she refused and several months later she has fungus on 3 out of 4 toes on that foot. I told her that for the safety of myself and my other cli

NailTech:: Crystal nails

2010-07-25 Thread grow...@yahoo.com
Speaking of NSS salons...Someone asked me the other day if we do Crystal Nails. Can someone tell me what these are? Thanks, Cyndi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to nailt...@googlegroups.com. To un

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Dayna - Days of Beauty
I have glitter from both Art institute and Young Nails and some of them still turn silver when I file them. Dayna Sent from my iPhone On 2010-07-25, at 7:58 PM, onyxkee...@aol.com wrote: > well, your cheaper brands of glitter will file silver, so those you really > need to cap in clear. gli

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
The Illum one and Illum two collections from Young Nails have to be capped. They are colored aluminum flakes. If you don't cap, you will file off the color. I always say to apply your glitter thin so that you can cap all in clear. It gives a 3D look and you never have the "oh crap" moment where

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Onyxkeeper
well, your cheaper brands of glitter will file silver, so those you really need to cap in clear. glitter from art institute or young nails (same thing) and im sure others you dont need to cap. hth denise In a message dated 7/25/2010 3:45:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, gpvacc...@gmail.c

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Vacchio
Denise, Thanks so much for your reply. Your explanation makes things clearer. But, just one more question about glitter: After it is applied to the gel or acrylic powder and then onto the nail, do I need to apply more gel or acrylic to the area I applied the glitter. Thanks so much and sorry

Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Michele
Michele Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Kelley Marie wrote: > Okay gals, > > I have a client who has something going on. Her feet are peeling very > badly I know she has fungus in the 2 big toes. > I have done her for 2 yrs now last fall before she left for Fla, I was > able

Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Michele Wolosyn
I'm with Laura...I use the Footsie Bath and am SO glad I do. I did try a waterless pedi and hated it. Guess they're not for everyone. Can't see myself ever switching to waterless, honestly. Do you wear gloves? I wear gloves for all pedis. If someone came in with foot issues like you described,

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Angela R Wingerter
I had ordered the sunflower a couple of years ago and it didn't work for me. I sent it back. It seems to work out for some but Idid not like it. It didn't seem worth the money. I ordered from the company that sells that big round air cleaner for salons. I can't remember the name but you see it

Re: NailTech:: Solar nails

2010-07-25 Thread kelley smith
I work from my home Angie so I tell my clients to feel free to refer me to anyone who you trust in your home. If they refer someone I give them 3 off their next service. Most of my clients r summer people I have maybe 10 year around clients so winters r tough here. But on the other hand I don't ch

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Lynnette Madden
Ladies, The Partigon is much better than the Sunflower. At Dawn's PA networking event we compared the two. With the sunflower, you could see the particles flying up and it was nowhere as good as the Partigon. Quite a few of us were observing this! Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.co

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Rhonda Kibuk
It's most likely because you are trying to access from your phone. Here is what it says from the site, unfortunatley, it looks like they are out of stock, though... Sunflower Dust Extraction Table Light The Sunflower II Suction Light is a bright, 20w tabletop light, air cleaner, odor remover

Re: NailTech:: Sunflower

2010-07-25 Thread Renee Parnell
Yes! G had one on her table at our networking event on gatlinburg and I think that's just what I need. My eyes have really been killing me lately. I've been trying to pull up the website to see how much they are but i can't get it to work for done reason. Can anyone tell me the price??? No

Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Bethanne O'Neil
I use a stainless steel footbath that gets washed and disinfected after every use! Once or twice a week I run it thru the dishwasher along with my pedi toolsjust by themselvesno other regular dishes with them and I put them on hot drythey all come out pristine clean! Wow...amazing h

RE: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Laura Merzetti
This is why I use the Footsie Bath, with disposable liners. Just, yuck. Laura Merzetti Scratch My Back Nail Studio Ajax Ontario Canada -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kelley Marie Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 12:02

Re: NailTech:: Solar nails

2010-07-25 Thread Angela R Wingerter
Thanks Kelley,  Most of the time I stay in my cave and just do my regular clients that I have had for years. Once in awhile I get a referal and that is fine because they already know my work and prices before hand. The problem with that is one day my clientelle is going to start thinning out du

Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread talonails
Is what she has contagious or is it just psoriasis? Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone -Original Message- From: Kelley Marie Sender: nailtech@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:02:01 To: NailTech Reply-To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: nasty feet O

Re: NailTech:: Solar nails

2010-07-25 Thread kelley smith
Did they get them at a nss salon ( the gels?) If so most use a acyl or acrylic/gel. I have learned when people use self tanning lotion some top coats will yellow. Don't quite know why her gels would yellow with out knowing what product was used. I would tell her, I use this product and have had no

Re: NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Angela R Wingerter
Did not know that about plastic. That's scary. Another reason to go to waterless pedi's. I would just be honest with her that it could spread. Tell her you would love to give her a pedi again when her feet clear up and you will miss her. Try to make it about your concern for her also. I am sur

NailTech:: nasty feet

2010-07-25 Thread Kelley Marie
Okay gals, I have a client who has something going on. Her feet are peeling very badly I know she has fungus in the 2 big toes. I have done her for 2 yrs now last fall before she left for Fla, I was able to get her to go to the Dr and get prescription lotions for it and she was using it her feet w

Re: NailTech:: enough sog, let's talk art!!

2010-07-25 Thread Onyxkeeper
hi peggy :) you would indeed apply them the same. for acrylics what i like to do is put down a layer of acrylic, then take my brush and go over the layer to make it damp again and then pick up flakes, shells, etc. with a wet brush and lay them on the nail. then i take a tiny wet bead of a

Re: NailTech:: Shellac

2010-07-25 Thread Rachel Bolek
Within the Axxium line, there is the soak-off base, gel polish, and sealer, and there is the non-soak off, which would be their base and builder gels. I believe there is also an overlay gel which is non-soak off. Hope that helps! - Original Message - From: Cheryl Haynes To: nail

Re: NailTech:: Shellac

2010-07-25 Thread Cheryl Haynes
Thanks , is the axxium base gel soak off? i have been looking and i cant find where it says that it is I see where it says builder or overlay.Thanks again --- On Sun, 7/25/10, Marsha Rubino wrote: From: Marsha Rubino Subject: Re: NailTech:: Shellac To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday,