What do I need to buy specifically?
I want to do 3D, Acrylic, and art on my own nails.
I also want to do false nails (whatever they're called?) with jewelry/dangles. I know I need a drill for that, right?
And much more.
If you know the specifics as to what I need to start off, let me know!
Also, I need a list of websites that ship to the United States. I hope it's not too pricey either.
Thank you for reading!Nail Art Questions!?
Whoa. Slow down a bit, LOL!!! Each of the things that you mentioned is an art in themselves. None of them are learned overnight, not by any means. Sure, you can go out and buy the stuff that you need but you are going to have to know what to do with it once you have it. Personally, I don't advise anyone to do their own acrylic nails without first having been properly, and thoroughly trained. This means attending a school of nails and becoming licensed in your home state. With acrylics, you are working with chemicals, and there is a lot of things that could go wrong if you aren't careful with the products. And the use of a drill (e-file is the proper term actually, but many still call it a drill - whatever. I know what you mean!) requires taking a class in order to use one properly without severely damaging your nails. Even then, it takes a LOT of practice to master their use. You could go out and buy some cheapie model, such as a Dremel. But Dremels were not designed for use on nails. They are designed for woodworking, and other hobbies. A good e-file will cost upwards of $500. I have two, and both were over $400. I use one for gels, and the other for acrylics. I say you need training to use this sort of tool because there are many things which are important to know, such as which bit is the proper bit to use for a specific purpose. Also, proper filing techniques play a major role in the use of an e-file. It's pretty involved, actually. Inexpensive e-files are available, and are good for people who are not using them on a daily basis. But, even these start at about $175 for a decent model. I would not recommend going to Sally's or somewhere like that and buying one of their models. I know of no nails techs who have done this and been happy with their purchase. Its best to invest in a decent model right from the start. Here is a site that you can look at for models of e-files in a wide variety of price ranges. This company is one of the top two manufacturers of e-files in the world. These are some very good quality e-files, and other products/tools are also available on this site:
http://www.kupainc.com/
E-files are not necessary though. You can learn how to hand file, and get great results. Best to know how to hand file anyway because it will still be necessary to do even if you use an e-file. E-files are to save time with. They don't do the entire job for you. Hand filing is still needed no matter what. So, if you want to save money, skip the e-file completely, and just hand file!!!
And as for buying products such as acrylics, and gels, without being licensed, you will find it somewhat difficult to be able to purchase high quality professional products. Most - if not all major nail product companies require a license before they will sell to you (you need to provide proof of being licensed). But, I'll let you in on a little secret- many of the online sites do not require licenses, and will sell you decent quality products. Here are a couple of those that don't require a license (there are more sites like these, but this is a good starting point):
http://www.nailiteinc.com
http://www.premiernailsource.com
Nail art. Hmmm, that is a different topic. You can do that without any training. Of course, it always helps to have someone who is highly skilled to learn from, BUT if you have natural artistic ability, you can easily learn this on your own. It will take LOTS of practice, but it can be done. You can buy the necessary products for this at most craft supply stores. Michael's is a good place to look. So is Jo-Ann Fabrics, and A.C. Moore. You can look online for supplies too. There are many supply stores online. You can also find many sites that sell things such as instructional DVD's, and online courses are also available. If you were to go this route, I would advise to shop around for the best deal as there are a lot of good offers out there, but there are some which are not so great. Its buyer beware. Just shop carefully, and do some research before you buy from any of the sites. I don't think that any DVD's or other coursework for nail art is going to be inexpensive, at least not anything that is good quality. But, I could be wrong, and you might stumble upon a site with a really good deal. I haven't found any to date, but that doesn't mean that they don't exist. As for 3D nail art, it's helpful to have a solid background in the proper use of acrylics before attempting to do this kind of thing. Well, at least that is what I believe to be true. It helps to know how the products work, and have a good feel for them prior to trying any 3D work. Starting on 3D art without any knowledge of how the products work is like trying to make your own clothing before you have even learned how to sew - or something like that anyway, LOL! Oh, I almost forgot - try youtube. There are a lot of free videos there which can help you. Some are good, others are trash. But hey, it's free!
But, do not let anything I have said discourage you from doing these things. All I am trying to do is emphasize the fact that good, solid training is important, in my opinion. No, it is NOT necessary that you have it, but I feel that you would benefit greatly from training programs. Of course, it still is possible to do these things without any training. Just be careful with the products, and try to learn as much as you can about them on your own. There are really a lot of sites from which you can get valuable information. But, beware. Because it is the internet that we are talking about, like anything else on the web, there are good sites, and there are bogus sites that aren't worth anything. Just look around. You'll find something good, I'm sure!!!
I hope this helps! And good luck to you!!! You'll have a lot of fun with this.
Sorry this was soooooo long!!!!Nail Art Questions!?
Try this site for 3D acrylic nail art tutorials: http://asami.choseit.com/
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