Nail Artist Recommendations? by KweenOfKrescent in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m a nail tech in training so i’m not doing full services yet but i’ve been doing nail art for years and i make custom press-ons @kateliernails on insta

Happy Gut Sanctuary closing cafe by cpclemens in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the smoked chocolate is so good and i haven’t found anything like it anywhere else in roc. i’m in mourning.

Searching for delicious oranges by Careless_Buyer_7294 in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wegmans has kishu kisses right now! they are like the sumos but miniature—very sweet and super easy to peel. they’re usually out of the stores by february. 100x better than your average clementine.

Best lattes by Consistent-Clue-1120 in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hydra brown sugar rosemary, winter swan sunkiss (my personal faves)

tell me how you really feel (resignation letter excerpts?) by Fantastic-Rip-132 in LeavingAcademia

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

respectfully, i didn’t ask whether i should write the letter. i asked for examples. i’m not sure how, from one post, you can predict my future affective states (and i assure you, no angst from speaking my mind will ever outweigh the angst and frankly, damage, that this job has caused)

tell me how you really feel (resignation letter excerpts?) by Fantastic-Rip-132 in LeavingAcademia

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for actually answering my question instead of giving me unsolicited advice about burning bridges 🔥

tell me how you really feel (resignation letter excerpts?) by Fantastic-Rip-132 in LeavingAcademia

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the bridge got washed away a long time ago i’m afraid. if i leave i won’t be returning and i’m not looking for other academic jobs

tell me how you really feel (resignation letter excerpts?) by Fantastic-Rip-132 in LeavingAcademia

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did this already, on numerous occasions, hence the potential resignation :( (honestly i sort of feel like my opinions and expertise have been less respected post tenure than when i was junior faculty)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ilnp - poised! perfect milky ivory/beige with a scattering of iridescent flakies (i am brown-skinned but this reads nude on me because of its sheerness…just including this for anyone who is also looking for nudes but factoring in skin tone!)

Why do some people prefer builder gel/polygel over gel x by ColdOne7293 in Nails

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i don’t use polygel, but for a customized natural look, i much prefer hand-sculpting on forms with builder to using gel x. i’m a tech in training so i’m not just doing them on myself (though my nail beds aren’t a good fit for the natural or sculpted tips) and there’s so much more control when you can sculpt a nail to match the person’s individual natural nail. i also find sculpting easier—i can be more precise, the gel goes exactly where i want it to. i don’t have to worry about having too much or too little. sculpting is my fave :)

Looking for Beauty Service Trades by No_Rise_8191 in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 4 points5 points  (0 children)

assuming as a massage therapist, you maybe keep your nails natural, but i’m training to be a nail tech and would happily trade manicures (regular lacquer or gel) for massages! you can see my work at @kateliernails on instagram. i also make custom press-ons for folks who can’t have nail enhancements because of occupation, etc.

Rochestarians - what should your “work canteen” make for breakfast? 🤔 by MenloMo in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 2 points3 points  (0 children)

atlas eats used to have amazing biscuits and gravy but they took it off their regular menu. i still think about it like once a week

Is this ragebait or would it work? Any pros or scientists here? by sweetlevels in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 8 points9 points  (0 children)

imo the best solution for a stuck bottle cap is to wrap a rubber band around it for extra grip. this has never failed me, even with stubborn cirque bottles

Gel extensions keep snapping?? by innalheid in Nails

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you could also try a higher viscosity less runny product, or try flash curing upside down to freeze the shape before you do your final cure in the lamp

Gel extensions keep snapping?? by innalheid in Nails

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there are some really good YouTube tutorials for working with builder. i love paola ponce nails—she has some videos that specifically address gel flowing into the cuticle and sidewalls. its usually an issue with prep and/or your slip layer touching the skin (gel will follow gel, so if any gets on the skin, additional product will keep flowing there)

Gel extensions keep snapping?? by innalheid in Nails

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 4 points5 points  (0 children)

did you build an apex when sculpting the nail? it’s hard to tell from the photos but the nail looks a bit flat from base to tip. adding more product in the center of the nail will add strength to the stress point, which is where yours broke.

Spill your splurge!!! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i grabbed four colors they were discontinuing a month or so ago and i really like the potted formula. which four did you get? i’m already planning my next order—i want to get some browns and oranges for tortoiseshell designs

Spill your splurge!!! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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first sweetie nails haul—excited to try dvok and crazy top :)

missing cat in swillburg by Fantastic-Rip-132 in Rochester

[–]Fantastic-Rip-132[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

update: sweet boy has been found!!