NailTech:: Re: E-File Certification Workshop w/ teamvicki in Orlando

2009-02-16 Thread melodymontgomery70
Is this a class in the Premier show? Or separate? Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "Simmy Bredal-Bell" Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:34:06 To: Subject: NailTech:: E-File Certification Workshop w/ teamvicki in Orlando

NailTech:: Re: MICROSOFT ACCESS 2000

2009-02-15 Thread melodymontgomery70
What do you need to know, Vito? Melody Montgomery Everything Nailz Ink Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "Vito Hotmail" Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:57:01 To: NailTech \(Forum\) Subject: NailTech:: RE: MICROSOFT ACCESS 2000 I WAS WOND

NailTech:: Re: brochures-- printing ?s

2009-02-12 Thread melodymontgomery70
I also do graphic design, so I design my own. If any of you are interested, I can design you one. I also do business cards and you can check out some of my work at www.gypsycustomgraffex.com . I only charge $25 for my time and then I print thru Vista Print so you can get all their paper

NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions...

2009-02-11 Thread melodymontgomery70
I am the one who wrote this comment about bad nail plates... I was referring to clients who chew their nails way back into the nail bed... When there is barely anything to attach to. I can put nails on nails with damaged nail plates but there is usually always lifting... But I use acidless prim

NailTech:: Re: was: Gels now: Which gel brand to use

2009-02-11 Thread melodymontgomery70
Hmmm... That is interesting.. I will say that Brisa is a product that you do have to follow the company-prescribed method of application though I have found Because when I first started using it, it did the same for me too... But I called customer service and they told me follow the manu

NailTech:: Re: Why gels? And Essie pedi opinions...

2009-02-11 Thread melodymontgomery70
The largest reason why gels are preferred by clients is that they are hypoallergenic and no fumes. Typically zero lifting They are not porous like AC so polish doesn't stain them and acetone will not break down the gel like it will AC. I will note that the majority of the public believes

NailTech:: Re: was: Gels now: Which gel brand to use

2009-02-11 Thread melodymontgomery70
U If you do not keep fresh bulbs with Brisa, the service will peel and chip and break What replacement bulbs did you buy for your lamps and where did you get them? I want to check into that! Thanx! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular

NailTech:: Re: Soakable gel polish vs. gel polish

2009-02-10 Thread melodymontgomery70
Wow. Not me! MMontgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: lynnett...@tmo.blackberry.net Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:01:42 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: Soakable gel polish vs. gel polish I know everyone has said this for years but I

NailTech:: Re: newbie gel users/"line of light"

2009-02-10 Thread melodymontgomery70
Man, I have seen some techs demo gel application... And it looked as if they just picked up a "ball" of gel, sat it on the nail plate, and used mental telepathy to tell it to spread out to perfect position and perfect arch That was waay back in the day when gel products first came out a

NailTech:: Re: Baby with 24 Digits

2009-02-05 Thread melodymontgomery70
So if u did a full set of nails on him. Would u charge for 2 extra fingers Lmaooo! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Caralyn Brown Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:45:58 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: Baby with 24

NailTech:: Re: Axxium Gel Laquer Question 2

2009-02-02 Thread melodymontgomery70
I'm not yet but I intend to... However the supply stores aroiund here are not stocking it so. Where do I order from? Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "Sheryl Goldberg" Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 08:45:43 To: S

NailTech:: Re: Gel question and Melody

2009-02-02 Thread melodymontgomery70
Where were those tutorial videos on reflexology? Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: shannon Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 04:06:18 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gel question and Melody Hi Shannon, No Brisa is not soak o

NailTech:: Re: Hello everyone

2009-01-25 Thread melodymontgomery70
Winks! Welcome! Melody Montgomery Everything Nailz Ink Greenville, NC Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: amyeckerm...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:18:41 To: Subject: NailTech:: Hello everyone Hi there everyone. Just wanted to

NailTech:: Re: Marketing ideas--was donation etc

2009-01-24 Thread melodymontgomery70
A thankies! Hugs MM Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Angela R Wingerter Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:03:58 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: Marketing ideas--was donation etc Melody, Love your site. Very professional! Thanks for your h

NailTech:: Re: Marketing ideas--was donation etc

2009-01-24 Thread melodymontgomery70
Angela, Feel free to check out my site at www.everythingnailzink.com and you will see how I chose to break my prices into different levels AND SO WHAT if they freak??? NEVER compromise on your prices or you will lose your prestige over other NSS salons in your area!!! But you can break it down

NailTech:: Re: Salon Update and Questions

2009-01-23 Thread melodymontgomery70
First of all, Shannon, do NOT clean/dehydrate the nail with alcohol! Use Acetone straight. Be sure you oversize tips slightly and fit them to the natural nail plates according to the amount of natural C curve. Choose a tip slightly wider from sidewall to sidewall and file it down a little to f

NailTech:: Re: The Worst Toes Ever....

2009-01-23 Thread melodymontgomery70
LMAO!!! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Rox Bink Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:11:50 To: Subject: NailTech:: The Worst Toes Ever I'd like to submit my entry to the "Worst Toes Ever" story...   It was jus

NailTech:: Re: The Worst Toes Ever....

2009-01-22 Thread melodymontgomery70
*shaking my head and smiling* We have all had one of these! What you did was perfect! You cannot CUT anything! That is beyond the scope of your license! Not to mention a law suit waiting to happen! You did all you can do! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.

NailTech:: Re: Is it my bulbs?

2009-01-22 Thread melodymontgomery70
Yes change your bulbs. Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "Michelle Phoenix " Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:33:09 To: \"nailtech\" Subject: NailTech:: Is it my bulbs? My gels keep cracking and chipping and lifting. Th

NailTech:: Re: Just don't get it/building biz/donations

2009-01-22 Thread melodymontgomery70
I know I do Simmy! Hahaha! Melody Montgomery Everything Nailz Ink Greenville, NC Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: sim...@comcast.net Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:52:47 To: Nailtech Subject: NailTech:: Re: Just don't get it/building biz/

NailTech:: Re: Sorry .. Resin again ---LCN

2009-01-21 Thread melodymontgomery70
I hear ya! I never could figure out how to hold my mouth to keep it from lifting! Haha! After 3mos of phone calls, educators and failed attempts, I waved the white flag! Melody Montgomery Everything Nailz Ink Greenville, NC Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Orig

NailTech:: Re: Sorry .. Resin again ---LCN

2009-01-20 Thread melodymontgomery70
Hey Pati, I tell you, I have no clue whatsoever why I couldn't make LCN work! I sat with 2 different educators, did the same exact things they did... Oh yeah, I DID apply it the same way I apply Brisa The problem was within a week, the product was lifting on almost everyone I used it on! I

NailTech:: Re: Sorry .. Resin again ---LCN

2009-01-20 Thread melodymontgomery70
Haha! LCN IS gel... They call it resin for marketing purposes. It costs about three times what Brisa costs. They market this product as "organic..." Smilz... And, as a whole, the "general public" has no clue what that really means! Haha! How many times have we had THAT discussion in here, la

NailTech:: Re: Sorry .. Resin again ---LCN

2009-01-20 Thread melodymontgomery70
Dayna, If she is being required to use LCN...and asking you to teach her... She is asking you to teach her that particular gel system. I am basing this solely on the previous posts... Please scroll down Based on your description here, she is trying to learn LCN. Make sure she is correctly

NailTech:: Re: Sorry .. Resin again ---LCN

2009-01-20 Thread melodymontgomery70
Haha... LCN is gel. They call ir "resin" to try to market themselves as a product that is better than gel or AC. I have tried it; I see nothing good about it! --no offense to any of you LCN users out there... Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular ---

NailTech:: Kupa eFile question

2009-01-14 Thread melodymontgomery70
Ok... Vickie P or Simmy- Whoever gets a chance to respond first! Haha! I just purchased a brand spanking new Mani Pro Super Max and a 10pc bit kit with it. Question is: are all these bits med or coarse grit? I am thinking medium but I am just asking to be sure... Thanx in advance! Melody Mon

NailTech:: Re: Was paraffin wax, now massage after polish

2009-01-09 Thread melodymontgomery70
Michelle, Are you well familiar with TT products? Or I can address this to those of you who are: I am wondering how the mix ratio/setup time/and prep compare to CND AC products...?? I recently applied some TT AC on someone and (to me) the mix ratio has to be different ... Apparently a wetter

NailTech:: Re: Was paraffin wax, now massage after polish

2009-01-09 Thread melodymontgomery70
Hi! I have yet to attempt gel toenails... It is on my TO DO list but my concern is: after soaking the feet for so much time, doesn't the water saturation in the toenails cause ultimate lifting? Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message-

NailTech:: Re: Was paraffin wax, now massage after polish

2009-01-08 Thread melodymontgomery70
Dang, all I have to say is: you ladies whose polish lasts up to 2wks on your clients. Those clients must not do housework or anything!! I have tried the oil-on-the-nailplate trick to get my polish to last like that...and, maybe I hold my mouth wrong... But it doesn't work for me! I have

NailTech:: Re: Gel products

2009-01-07 Thread melodymontgomery70
Brisa lamps are 36 watts Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Nails by Kelley Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 02:37:46 To: NailTech Subject: NailTech:: Re: Gel products It is a Brisa light...i think its 32 watt On Jan 6, 9:23 am, Michele Wolosyn

NailTech:: Re:

2009-01-01 Thread melodymontgomery70
Jennifer, If you are experiencing any lifting with the Brisa: 1. Be sure you are NOT using alcohol to dehydrate the nail plate before gel application 2. Be sure you ARE SCRUBBing the nail plate with Scrub Fresh or acetone before gel apllication after proper nail prep. Also make sure you aren'

NailTech:: Re: Gel Cracking

2008-12-31 Thread melodymontgomery70
You might try AC on this client. Some people are just so hard on their nails that they cannot wear gel. I have a few problem children like that! Haha! Good luck! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Rox Bink Date: Wed

NailTech:: Re: Gel Cracking

2008-12-31 Thread melodymontgomery70
Do you apply tips when doing sets and making repairs? What direction are the cracks running? The direction of the nail? Or across the nail in the direction of the smile line? Based on your description, I think you're saying the latter If you are applying tips on someone with an extreme C-a

NailTech:: Re: e-file tragedy

2008-12-21 Thread melodymontgomery70
Dang... That totally sux! I am about to purchase a Kupa file w/ a set of their bits I will be mindful to always remove the bits! Hope you get your problem fixed... Melody Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Jennifer Hopping Date: S

NailTech:: Re: e-file tragedy

2008-12-21 Thread melodymontgomery70
Well I have a question: is the bit that broke one that you purchased from Kupa? Melody Montgomery EverythingNailzInk.com Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Jennifer Hopping Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:28:49 To: Subject: NailTech:: e-fil

NailTech:: Re: does anyone send out HTML newsletters?

2008-11-20 Thread melodymontgomery70
Haha! That's what I was thinkin too! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry� wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Michelle Phoenix <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:14:26 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: does anyone send out HTML newsletters? how on

NailTech:: Re: does anyone send out HTML newsletters?

2008-11-06 Thread melodymontgomery70
Debra- I am interested!!! You can email me @ my personal addy: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanx! Melody Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "Debra S Blowars" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:10:57 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: does a

NailTech:: Re: Terri - doing coworkers nails

2008-10-23 Thread melodymontgomery70
Hey Gang- Anyone have a heads up as to when an e-file system might be having a sale? Like KUPA or something? I think mine is about to give up the ghost after about 13 yrs of use! Thanx in advance! Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Me

NailTech:: Re: Your afternoon chuckle

2008-10-22 Thread melodymontgomery70
LMAOOO! You poor thing! I hate that happened to you. But THAT'S FUNNY! Melody Montgomery The Lurker onthis list Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "Vito Hotmail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:17:07 To: Subject: NailT

NailTech:: Re: Did I do something wrong

2008-10-17 Thread melodymontgomery70
Yeah I haven't been getting many either... Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Kim Tobin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:16:49 To: Subject: NailTech:: Did I do something wrong Hi Everybody! Just wonderin

NailTech:: Re: Question about tacky layer on gels...

2008-10-02 Thread melodymontgomery70
Dispersion layer. It is actually product that does not cure. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: "KeyzKaren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:19:46 To: Subject: NailTech:: Question about tacky layer on gels... Anyone know w

NailTech:: Re: Yellow under nails

2008-09-09 Thread melodymontgomery70
Only one way to find out: stop using it! Giggles- Why do you need line out anyway? You should be able to file out without demarcations. Keep practicing! But I am thinking the odds are good that its the line out... Never know until you go... JMHO Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry� wi

NailTech:: Re: gel vs acrylic for clients

2008-09-08 Thread melodymontgomery70
What is that web address Lynette? Melody Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Lynnette) Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:33:03 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: gel vs acrylic for clients Dayna, I would have to say that to ex