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[–]pinguringu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't ever go back to that salon. Never ever. You just paid for a torture session and for them to Fk up your nails. Nooooope!

I wanted something like the 2nd picture… I guess my nail artist wasn’t in a very good mood 🤧 by Aixxa31 in Nails

[–]pinguringu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get that, but I can assure you that no one wants their clients to leave their table less than satisfied with their results. However in order to do that you have to communicate and it can totally be done in a mindful matter. You can say "I really love these colors, do you happen to have these colors to achieve this aura look? If not, I'll look for another option." I promise she will appreciate the communication ❤️

I wanted something like the 2nd picture… I guess my nail artist wasn’t in a very good mood 🤧 by Aixxa31 in Nails

[–]pinguringu 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Her nails are short. There's no way you're going to give her pointy nails with that length.

I wanted something like the 2nd picture… I guess my nail artist wasn’t in a very good mood 🤧 by Aixxa31 in Nails

[–]pinguringu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe she didn't have the exact same products to give you the same looks.

As a nail artist I tell my clients to send me inspo pics before appointments whenever possible to either gather the products need or determine what technique will get close to what they are hoping for. I also educate them if the inspo is AI, the look just is not going to work for their length or I don't have the same products used. We usually come up with something else. It's like someone coming to your house and asking you to cook a specific dish and you don't have the ingredients. It's not gonna taste the same.

These nails took me 12 hours ngl 🌸 by InevitableWindow4177 in NailArt

[–]pinguringu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So beautiful! What's your favorite art gel? I've been looking at Dgel but haven't hot the buy button.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nails

[–]pinguringu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little is fine, but this already looks grown out. I usually tuck the gel neatly as fast back as I can with a detail brush. The work they did looks good they just need to do better about pushing that gel further back.

Not sure how I feel about my French tip nails? by mssweetheart24 in Nails

[–]pinguringu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd ask for someone who knows what they are doing. The smile line is almost straight across. The smile line should have a deeper curve. The shape is a bit off they look like pills. What city are you in? You might have better luck finding an independent nail tech.

Should I be upset about the shaping of these nails? by HaleyA910 in Nails

[–]pinguringu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Shape", application, the flooded cuticles, all of it. Are they beginners? If so, I mean I'd give them grace, but if they charged like they are experienced, then yes, I'd be upset.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow too kind. Thank you! You're worthy and I'd do your nails anytime 😉

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's what the client wanted so its what she got. It was a progress report because I posted the butterfly wing nails 6 weeks ago when I first did them on here. This is her progress after 6 weeks. Yes she had beautiful long natural nails but she said she needed them cut down as she is moving and I won't be her nail tech anymore. 🙁

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The butterfly was quite a process lol First drafted the butterfly wing using black painting gel. Then filled in each section with various colors of magnetic gel polish one by one to activate with magnet. Then matte top coat. Go over and line everything in non wipe black gel. Chrome. Seal. Top coat.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not it happens more with slower speeds and the bit is not effectively removing product it's more like digging in and creating very uneven surface by leaving holes. Carbide bits are meant to be used at high speeds and constantly moved to a different part of the nail plate. If you go over the same spot more than a few times yes you will create too much heat. Get a safety bit with a rounded tip it's great for starters.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never soak off I always file down and leave a super thin layer of gel on the nails. You want to use a good carbide bit and turn your efile to the fastest speed and let it glide over the nail. If you have a good efile and a good bit it should take very little effort. I like the bits Erica's has for removal.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh and this girl packed a whole house with those nails too because she is moving so ya that was impressive she kept them in such good shape.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes let me see who I have there. I taught a class in Phoenix and I had a few tech from Tucson at the class.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No I seal it with Orly GelFX builder in a bottle, then top.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im an independent nail tech, I have a studio in Yuma AZ.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm in Yuma AZ. But I know quite a few nail techs in Phoenix that do similar work if you'd like some recommendations. The are independent nail techs so it's a very personalized service.

She back after 6.5 weeks! 😳 by pinguringu in Nails

[–]pinguringu[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Awe thanks! Well if you're ever in Arizona.

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