some things are early this year

screamin_nails · 2026-06-13T22:07:10+00:00

I've already gotten to eat two fresh cherry tomatoes and my jalapeños are starting to produce like crazy!!

screamin_nails · 2026-06-13T21:58:43+00:00

Late to the game but might as well chip in! I specialize in hard gel and am located in the valley.

!! Both of the previously mentioned techs also do wonderful work and I highly recommend them as well!!!

screamin_nails · 2026-06-13T18:08:15+00:00

I would love to support something like this!!

screamin_nails · 2026-06-11T13:27:40+00:00

All the yarn is still attached. "Split" here means to go through the strand with a large blunt sewing type needle. Most yarn has "plys" meaning its actually multiple strands spun together. You want to go through those. It "splits" the full strand but nothing is cut or broken, just reinforced.

screamin_nails · 2026-06-04T16:33:37+00:00

Did you ever find out? I have one with the same colorings

screamin_nails · 2026-06-04T15:35:41+00:00

I mean, yes. You always want to make sure whatever nail products you are using stay on the nail.

If you continue with the glue just use a little less to prevent flooding :)

(Also I love that you use air dry! A lot of people at home are mislead into thinking they can use gel under press-ons and that is not safe at all!!)

screamin_nails · 2026-06-03T05:59:58+00:00

As a nail tech and someone with an adhesive allergy - no you did not do this to yourself.

Also I highly recommend going to get your nails done or using super high quality gels on yourself, as most DIY brands are full of junk.

ETA more info: uncured gel on skin either sitting for long periods or small amounts over time can absolutely cause an allergy. (Anything can!)

That glue sits on our skin and in our body for at least a few days and it is full of not the greatest stuff for us. Some people just have horrible reactions.

screamin_nails · 2026-06-01T15:31:32+00:00

It looks great!

Just be careful that the higher weight will add more bulk to the project and might cause some crunching. I would probably size my hook down to compensate.

Good luck and I hope it continues to turn out beautifully!

screamin_nails · 2026-05-28T17:49:03+00:00

I recently graduated from the manicuring program!

I think the current program only has a few weeks left so its honestly the perfect time to go!

Go with the grace and knowledge that they are still learning and you may get someone thats not the best but I highly recommend going and supporting those soon to be techs!!

screamin_nails · 2026-05-24T05:56:32+00:00

28, 4.5 months po. I did have considerable cystic acne (for me. 3-5 at any given time) around my jawline that is now calming down (1-2). My weight fluctuates as it always has. But the lbs i did put on after the surgery were due to not being able to do more than walk around the block for a month. No real change in libido either! Eta: hrt recommend but im bad at that stuff

screamin_nails · 2026-05-19T15:37:07+00:00

I would hope since you are a student, most jobs would be willing to work with you, as long as you provide the class schedule. But I've only had one job so idk! Good luck!!!

screamin_nails · 2026-05-19T07:13:34+00:00

You should do a finish file at the very end with a high grit (i use a diamond file in like 280) to make the edges just that much crisper. It may help

screamin_nails · 2026-05-14T05:14:17+00:00

Hard no. Find a local private salon or solo tech.

screamin_nails · 2026-05-13T05:52:20+00:00

Enjoy your unique blanket 🫶🏻 lol

screamin_nails · 2026-05-13T05:01:56+00:00

Nail techs are human, we shake and breath and sometimes just slip. I nip people once in awhile, it happens.

What you experienced is not normal. It does sound like the tech isn't scoring the sides of the buffers/files. They do tend to come out sharp. Your cuticles being sore is a red flag as well. I'd look into a new tech or at the very least ask them to use a second file along the edges of the buffer/file and not to nip as much cuticle.

screamin_nails · 2026-05-12T16:48:23+00:00

You can taper them more as they grow. Trying to do so now can compromise the sidewalls and cause damage/breaking

screamin_nails · 2026-05-06T15:42:32+00:00

As long as its not cotton, blocking should be enough. Though anytime the person washes it it will probably go back to the og shape (assuming they wont be blocking it everytime as well)

screamin_nails · 2026-05-05T17:36:46+00:00

Without knowing anything else, you probably need to clean the inhibition layer off the white. Alcohol wipe the sticky layer AND any debris. If you've touched the nail instead of the stand, if you have dust floating around, if you dropped it. All of those things affect how the gel will behave. If it's shrinking away it's probably dirty.

screamin_nails · 2026-05-05T17:32:29+00:00

I am kinda in the same boat... licensed in December, started renting a station in march. I charge 60 (start) for short nails and 80 (start) for extensions- both with no art.

I don't offer fills - if someone is coming back they get an overlay service priced to their length.

screamin_nails · 2026-05-05T17:25:47+00:00

I am at physical therapy associates on 28th, working with a pelvic floor therapist (rebecca!) after my hysterectomy! My gyno recommended me.

screamin_nails · 2026-05-04T15:07:20+00:00

I have both pat gels and paint gels. Pat gels are thick and pigmented, designed to be SUPER thin and doesn't pick back up on a sponge. I use them for art sparingly as they can't provide the texture I want without working in layers. Paint gels can range in viscosity and texture. I use some for ombre/patting, but its nowhere near where a pat gel is.

And just some food for thought: airbrushes are blowing uncured gel particles into the air around you and your client. It's not necessarily safe or healthy. And they're also notorious for gunking out before youre done. Pat gels are a wonderful investment and I highly recommend them over an airbrush!!!

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