Below you’ll find a list of all the different levels of nail service available. From manicure to the most modern Polygel systems there are lots of options on strength, finish, wear etc and before you take the leap into your education make sure you’re taking the best pathway for you and the clients you want to attract.
One of the most important reasons to ensure you have a good nail education is because there is a rise in allergies both for therapists/technicians and for clients. Remember all nail products are effectively hazardous chemicals. As a professional you need to understand the chemicals you are using and the impact of incorrect application techniques.
Manicure
The best place to start with any nail service education. Manicure will give you some underpinning foundation knowledge that will stand you in good stead in all your future training courses. In manicure training you should cover the anatomy and physiology surrounding the area fromelbow to fingertip, nail disorders and diseases, practical skills of filing, cuticle preparation, the why’s and what’s of the creams, scrubs and lotions and how to use them. You will also cover polish application and finishing. Some courses may also cover spa level services, or this may be an additional course.
Pros: Must have skill; treats the skin and soft tissues; learn polish application techniques to help in future systems; file use and techniques
Cons: None
Gel Polish/Permanent Polish
One of the most popular treatments across the industry. Suitable for most clients and giving the long-lasting shine and long wear that many people want. This system will provide a low level of added strength so is not appropriate for clients needing extra support, although many systems now include a thicker gel which can be applied to provide the extra strength. All elements of the gel polish system are soak off products and so will need to be removed at each appointment. A great way to advance your skills once you have your manicure qualification.
Pros: Easy to apply; easy to remove; wide colour choices Cons: For some clients the removal can cause negative effects to natural nail if it is left on too long between treatments; does not provide strength without other products being applied.
Soak Off/Soft (UV) Gel
The forerunner to modern gel polishes, Soak Off UV Gel can provide nail extension services with the ease of UV Gel application but with the advantage of liquid & powder’s ability to be soaked off. You will find this in natural colours, but the main brands also provide a full coloured gel system giving you colour and strength in one product. It does not have the strength of acrylic or UV gel so may be less suitable for heavier handed clients.
Pros: Easy to apply, easy to remove, can use for nail extensions Cons: Colour choice may be limited
Fibre Glass/Silk Wraps
The oldest nail enhancement system and simple to provide as a service. Using resins and either Fibreglass mesh or Silk mesh to provide a skeleton structure this system is great for natural nail overlays. Looking natural and providing clients with a gentle service that will give them a level of strength between Gel Polish and Liquid & Powder/UV Gel. It can be brittle over time and will need to be soaked off occasionally due to this. Works great with natural nail polish as the finish.
Pros: Great natural nail service; natural look; simple to master; easy to remove Cons: Strength not as good as other systems; brittle; can discolour
The Dip System
The Dip system is formed from using a cyanoacrylate resin which is applied to the natural nail plate and then “dipped” in a fine acrylic powder. In older systems this would have been a clear powder or natural colours such as transluscent pink. It has gone through a revival in recent years and is now available from many product houses with a full colour range often to match existing gel polish or natural polishes available. It can be used as a natural nail overlay or as an extension, however the extensions may be a little less strong than those created using Liquid & Powder or UV Gel as the structure can be more brittle. Some companies only recommend pouring rather than dipping for hygiene reasons. This is a soak off system.
Pros: Easy to master; hard wearing overlays; embedded colour in a strengthening enhancement; soaks off
Cons: Can be brittle; can be costly to set up with a wide range of colours; hygiene questions
Acrylic/Liquid & Powder
The liquid & powder system is the most popular nail extension system and gives strength, flexibility, length and unending options of creativity. Suitable to provide strength to the clients’ own nails, extend or even provide extreme length for artistic purposes. Giving the most strength of all the systems. You will find it can be challenging to master and will take much practice to be able to be proficient. As a soak off product it gives perhaps an easier removal than other systems. No lamp is required to process Liquid & Powder as it will go through an internal exothermic reaction to harden it. Liquid & Powder can be used adding strength under Gel Polishes. For extensions you can use tips or sculpting forms.
Pros: Strong; soak off; extensions; natural nail overlay; pink & white; art products can be encapsulated; can form 3d shapes Cons: Difficult to master; high odour
UV/Hard Gel
UV or Hard Gel is a nail extension system and cures in LED/UV lamp to provide a hard extension. It can be more expensive than Liquid & Powder to purchase and training kits will be more expensive due to the lamp requirement. It provides a natural looking nail and is the easiest extension system to master. With no odour it may be the only option in some environments. It will require buffing off if your client wishes to remove it and so this may be something to consider. The buff off element is what separates this from ‘soft’ gels or soak off gels. UV Gel is great for strengthening on a more permanent basis under Gel Polishes. For extensions you can use tips or sculpting forms.
Pros: Easy to master; strong; extensions; natural nail overlay; pink & white; art products can be encapsulated Cons: Must be buffed off; can discolour; can fracture more easily than Liquid & Powder
Polygels
A new breed of extension product has come to market and the Polygels contain less allergens and have a heavier dust particle meaning that they may provide a healthier work space with more dust dropping more quickly than other systems. They are easier to master than Liquid & Powder and provide a simple option for extension services. Using a putty like substance from a tube and using solvent liquids to enable you to structure the product into a workable gel. Polygels cure in LED UV light and this can mean a more expensive start up kit. Currently, the Polygels on the market can be costlier per treatment than traditional methods. However, the benefits may be worth the cost and this can also be passed on to your clients as they will love the look and lighter feel.
Pros: Easy to master; extensions; natural nail overlays, pink & white
Cons: Buff off only; if extended the free edge can wear and change shape more than other systems
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Submitted February 04, 2019 at 04:09AM by nabuno http://bit.ly/2D8zAFI
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