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Date Posted: 20:29:04 08/11/99 Wed
Author: nailsplash
Author Host/IP: ip-91-200.ord.primenet.com / 206.165.91.200
Subject: Re: anyone use opi I have a question
In reply to: jenn 's message, "anyone use opi I have a question" on 19:41:29 08/11/99 Wed

1) Drills should only be used to prep the nail in a fill, not after the fill.

2) Drills should only be used by extremely experienced techs who are already accomplished technically and not experiencing any technical difficulties.

.... You should never drill on freshly applied product as it is not "cured"... (think new cement driveway; you can walk on it and it seems dry a few hours later, but you can't drive a car on it for several days). Excessive vibration (from drilling or even hand filing) will cause micro-stress fractures which will lead to lifting, in non-cured product. Acrylics are "dry" in 10 minutes, but not "cured" for 24 to 72 hours. Any excessive "use" or pressure (by you or the client) in these curing hours, can lead to lifting.

The mere fact that you need to be drilling at all after application leads me to believe that your sculpting technique is not perfected either, and that too can lead to lifting because of improper ratios or arches or balance or... etc!

I would recommend contacting the company of the product you use for classes in your area for specific product application techniques.

Finally: Remember, if this was easy (being a nail tech), then the clients wouldn't even need us! Practice, persistence, perserverance, and the 100 full-set rule (see my Hints & Tips page in my website at www,nailsplash.com ). Keep at it, it will come. None of us started out "easy", we've all been "there", and it does get better!

Let us know how it goes for you.

---Barb

> I am having some problems with lifting and I am being
> sure not to get it on the skin. I push
> cuticles,remove bits with abrasive,bond aid,
> bondex,apply,drill,file,buff,solar oil,wash. Whats
> the problem? Please any info appreciated.

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