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Smileyd17
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Permanent French Nails Question

I have permanent french on now but I hear that there is a new form of "gel" instead of a tip or powder on nail.

Only had these on a month and my white tip has chipped off one nail already Chat Icon Chat Icon

Anyone have the "gel" french? How does it work and hold up??

TIA! Chat Icon

Posted 1/12/06 10:52 AM
 
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Michi
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

i had the gel i didnt like it, cause i felt like it didnt last as long adn was kind of bumpy, i def. perfer the powder..i think the chipping just happens when u type or wash dishes and stuff ya knoChat Icon

Posted 1/12/06 10:53 AM
 

JavaJunkie
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Mine are put on with silk wrap, it's better for your nail underneath too! It doesn't damage them as bad as acrylic. I never have a chipping problem ever! I don't know where you live but I go to Capri Nail in Oceanside in the TJ Maxx shopping center, a new set is expensive but they are the best I've had and when you get a new set put on they give you a free pedicure!

Posted 1/12/06 3:42 PM
 

LadyMaravilla
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

you need to ask metsgirlie...I think she had this... or a new form of this french thig or something I don't know. I hate permanent french. Don't like Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/12/06 3:45 PM
 

ODonnell
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I had the gel nails put on for my wedding. They lasted very well - over 3 weeks. It was the first time I ever had any kind of "fake" nails done and I was impressed.

I did have a nightmare trying to get them off and my nails underneath were ruined. I won't ever do it again but the did feel natural.

Posted 1/12/06 3:50 PM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by lo13lo13

Mine are put on with silk wrap, it's better for your nail underneath too! It doesn't damage them as bad as acrylic. I never have a chipping problem ever! I don't know where you live but I go to Capri Nail in Oceanside in the TJ Maxx shopping center, a new set is expensive but they are the best I've had and when you get a new set put on they give you a free pedicure!



Well, I was just going to ask about a salon to suggest cause I need a fill in and im in the island park area.
I do know where that is....do u know how much they charge?

Posted 1/12/06 3:56 PM
 

TwoGirls4Me
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I go to angel tips in oceanside in the walgreens shopping center. I switched from the acrylic perm. french to the UV gel perm. french, what a difference! the Gel lasted longer, was much stronger too. the best part though is that even if you put polish on them, when u take it off they are still shiny and look brand new... I LOVE them!

they are more expensive though, but u can go 3-3 1/2 weeks without a fill in so it evens out IMO.

Posted 1/12/06 5:02 PM
 

JavaJunkie
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by Smileyd17

Posted by lo13lo13

Mine are put on with silk wrap, it's better for your nail underneath too! It doesn't damage them as bad as acrylic. I never have a chipping problem ever! I don't know where you live but I go to Capri Nail in Oceanside in the TJ Maxx shopping center, a new set is expensive but they are the best I've had and when you get a new set put on they give you a free pedicure!



Well, I was just going to ask about a salon to suggest cause I need a fill in and im in the island park area.
I do know where that is....do u know how much they charge?



the new set of french is $70 and then you get the free pedi,i was going to all these other places that were cheaper and either the nails came out bad or I felt the place wasn't clean enough, that's why I like this place, it's clean and they are very good to the customers, I can't remember the fill in off hand, the number is 516-536-8885
I wish I could remember the name of the girl who does my nails, she is really good Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 1/12/2006 10:31:54 PM.

Posted 1/12/06 10:30 PM
 

fabrichick
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I was wondering about these UV Permanent french nails
I have very nice regular nails - no silk wraps just get the reg. manicures weekly.

My manicures wear off very quickly and I hate the way my nails look mid-week. Esp. when I go on a business trip and I have to have nice hands for doing the work I do - selling fabric.

Has anyone had the UV nails on top of their reg. nails without silk wraps or tips?

I just like the look of them and am looking for a lower maintence way to have nice nails.

Is this a bad idea?
I have heard mixed reviews...

Posted 6/11/06 8:30 PM
 

Beth
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I get the gel perm french

I go to georges in Long Beach-they last 3 weeks

I got the acrylic ones for my wedding- and hated the way they looked- they weren't as natural looking as the gel

Posted 6/11/06 8:37 PM
 

fabrichick
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Yes that is what I wanted to get
The Gel Perm French
So does that mean i don't have to get wraps?
I am going to go in to talk to them and see what they want to do...

I saw someone who got them near me (North Shore) and I was amazed at how good they look and nice and clean - not messed up like my nails at the end of the week!

Posted 6/11/06 8:39 PM
 

Beth
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I don't have wraps- they put the gel over my nail- and build out if they need too- they use pink gel for the bottom part and then clear on top

it's not the same as a UV gel manicure- they use the uv light- but it's a different process


edited- they way I see it- is it's $35 for 3 weeks of nice nails- vs me going and getting 3 manicure for $8 bucks each and having to sit there 3 different times

Message edited 6/11/2006 8:43:25 PM.

Posted 6/11/06 8:42 PM
 

NYGirl
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

OK so I am still not sure....what is the best option for keeping your nails heathlier underneath??? I just do not want to have them totally wrecked when I decide to remove the overlay...

Posted 6/12/06 12:02 PM
 

suvenR
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I have Light Concept Nails.

But, once they're on, they pretty much have to grow out.

Posted 6/12/06 12:05 PM
 

Smileyd17
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by suvenR

I have Light Concept Nails.

But, once they're on, they pretty much have to grow out.



To update this old thread, I took my gel nails off a few wks after my wedding and WHOA, never again will I do that UV gel stuff.
I could not get them off after soaking for an hr.
That is some heavy duty stuff!!!!

My nails are in recovery Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 12:08 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by suvenR

I have Light Concept Nails.

But, once they're on, they pretty much have to grow out.



Yup. This is what I get and I love it.

Posted 6/12/06 12:11 PM
 

fabrichick
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

That's what I am wondering - but my friend told me that when she became pregnant, she took off the UV nails.

She said once they were off, her nails weren't great but she took the prenatal vitamins and said that they grew in. You just have to be patient.

If I love the ways my nails look & I don't plan on taking them off for a while, then I think it should be fine.

Does anyone know where they do they Light Concept Nails near Great Neck?

Posted 6/12/06 12:16 PM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

FYI, UV Gel and Light Concept Nails are two totally different things.

I posted a thread a few weeks ago looking for a place. Bellepaige referred me to a place in Brooklyn and I found 2 in NYC. I haven't had mine done yet because I too am looking for somewhere in LI Chat Icon

Posted 6/12/06 12:19 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by BrunetteMom

FYI, UV Gel and Light Concept Nails are two totally different things.

I posted a thread a few weeks ago looking for a place. Bellepaige referred me to a place in Brooklyn and I found 2 in NYC. I haven't had mine done yet because I too am looking for somewhere in LI Chat Icon



Yes, I agree there are two different things. I was wandering if you did go and get it done. Whenever you go let me know how you like. You will be definitely be happy with it.

Posted 6/12/06 12:36 PM
 

suvenR
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

LCN has a customer service phone number:

1-800-86NAILS

Posted 6/12/06 12:37 PM
 

Chatham-Chick
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

I had the permanent french UV gels.
Here's 2 shots of my nails:
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My salon used the Young Nails "Synergy Gel". I miss them terribly! Chat Icon


FWIW, your nails will get ruined no matter what type of product you use on them.

Posted 6/12/06 12:53 PM
 

Chatham-Chick
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by BrunetteMom

FYI, UV Gel and Light Concept Nails are two totally different things.



What's the difference??

Posted 6/12/06 12:54 PM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by BellaPaige

Posted by BrunetteMom

FYI, UV Gel and Light Concept Nails are two totally different things.

I posted a thread a few weeks ago looking for a place. Bellepaige referred me to a place in Brooklyn and I found 2 in NYC. I haven't had mine done yet because I too am looking for somewhere in LI Chat Icon



Yes, I agree there are two different things. I was wandering if you did go and get it done. Whenever you go let me know how you like. You will be definitely be happy with it.



No, I ended up feeling soo jellyish that I ended up going home afterwards. But I found two salons in the city that does them.. I just have to GO lol

Posted 6/12/06 1:03 PM
 

Beth
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by BrunetteMom

FYI, UV Gel and Light Concept Nails are two totally different things.

I posted a thread a few weeks ago looking for a place. Bellepaige referred me to a place in Brooklyn and I found 2 in NYC. I haven't had mine done yet because I too am looking for somewhere in LI Chat Icon



I get them done in Long Beach if that works for you

Posted 6/12/06 1:03 PM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: Permanent French Nails Question

Posted by Chatham-Chick

Posted by BrunetteMom

FYI, UV Gel and Light Concept Nails are two totally different things.



What's the difference??




It's more like a protective coating, rather than something that clogs the nail and weakens it. It's recommended for people with weak or brittle nails. Chat Icon

Here is some more info on Light Concept Nails..

good site that you can see..

http://www.beautyconcepts.co.uk/nails/treatments.asp?TreatmentID=3

It is a non-porous acrylester resin - highly recommended for clients who have repetitive exposure to water. It will not yellow - LCN nails are fully cured using UVA rays in one application without requiring a 24 hour cure time, unlike acrylic nails.

There are no offensive odors or vapors. There are no teratogenic risks during pregnancy. It is non-toxic and non-aggressive. Easily removed by filing - no soaking in aggressive chemicals. No primer is used.

Acetone nail polish can be used and will not dissolve the product or remove the high gloss finish.

This superior technology is an excellent solution for clients who have experienced lifting with traditional acrylic nail products. The recommended maintenance for this product is 2-3 weeks.

LCN's modern gel resin systems combine versatility with all the capabilities of other systems such as acrylic and fibreglass...

By using our revolutionary light-cured acrylester resins, you are able to give your clients beautiful, healthy nails with an extensive range of non damaging systems.

LCN systems include a sculpting gel system, a wide range of self-levelling gels (including Dermique, the only hypoallergenic gel on the market) and our unique light-cured fibreglass system.

LCn produce a wide range of gel systems, including sculpturing gel, self-levelling products and light cured fibreglass, No aggressive chemicals and not just a premixed acrylic, Gels that actually do what we say they do developed over sixteen years by our own chemists in Germany from the original light-cured dental technology.

Products designed specifically for clients on medication or with badly damaged nails, An unprecedented range of treatments to suit every need.


Posted 6/12/06 1:09 PM
 
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