I did my own acrylics.

[ashleydenise]

I really miss having my nails done, but I can't because I can't afford the maintenence.... So I saved my change (literally) and bought a nail drill! I got a $50 one from Sally's but I think I need to exchange it because it turns on and off.... Anyways, they're def too short, and a little thick but give me a few months and I'm sure I'll do them fine...
Pic?! =]

 

[nickyc]

Wow! They look great!

 

[xobaby89]

they look fine

 

[MaskedBeauty]

good job!! I think they look great!

 

[ashleydenise]

Thanks girls, I'm super excited to learn how to do them!

 

[gildedangel]

They look really good!

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

they look great... i had to look for tutorials on youtube, it looks pretty easy to do them... im just afraid it will damage my ouw nails

 

[ashleydenise]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 they look great... i had to look for tutorials on youtube, it looks pretty easy to do them... im just afraid it will damage my ouw nails

That's what gave me the idea =]

I was watching them and I was like dang, If I can learn how to do my own makeup and I know how far I've come doing that, then I can learn nails in time too. I was showing my aunt and she was like "Well it took you long enough, I was wondering when you were gonna try and learn, you'll get it, you're a perfectionist" so that made me happy =]

And I'm not too worried about damaging my nails, I had acrylics for years and I feel that If I do them myself it's probably healthier, because I'm the only one using the stuff.

 

[chickatthegym]

Those look really nice! Pretty color!

 

[onlyoneeye]

For the first time they look great. You can always file them down more the next time you change the nail color. That's what I like about doing my own, you can tweak them however you like whenever you feel like it.

I've been doing my own acrylics for 3 years. You willget better with practice. I learned from paying very close attention when I got my nails done in the salon.

I got my drill for $25 at a nail supply place. The rest of my supplies I buy online. Saves me a fortune.

Keep up the good work. Don't give up and you'll get much better and you're nails will look fabulous.

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

whats nail drill???

 

[kaliraksha]

Wow, they look really nice for your first time! I bet you with just a few more times you will have pro results for so much less. I'm also learning how to give myself mani/pedis at home so I don't have to pay for them, but don't have to neglect myself either.

 

[User67]

For your first time they look really good!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Great job for your 1st time. I learned to do acrylics in college. Great way to save and make a little money.

 

[ashleydenise]

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Originally Posted by onlyoneeye For the first time they look great. You can always file them down more the next time you change the nail color. That's what I like about doing my own, you can tweak them however you like whenever you feel like it. I've been doing my own acrylics for 3 years. You willget better with practice. I learned from paying very close attention when I got my nails done in the salon. I got my drill for $25 at a nail supply place. The rest of my supplies I buy online. Saves me a fortune. Keep up the good work. Don't give up and you'll get much better and you're nails will look fabulous.

Thank you so much! I filed them down again yesterday and they already look better. I'm happy to hear from someone who actually does their own that I have hope hah =]

 

[ashleydenise]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 whats nail drill???

The electric file they use in the nail shops.

 

[ashleydenise]

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Originally Posted by kaliraksha Wow, they look really nice for your first time! I bet you with just a few more times you will have pro results for so much less. I'm also learning how to give myself mani/pedis at home so I don't have to pay for them, but don't have to neglect myself either.

I've been giving myself pedis forever, people say they look like they're done in a shop so I guess that's good. I do miss having someone else do them for me though, I love my feet touched, it's so relaxing lol

 

[BEA2LS]

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Originally Posted by ashleydenise I've been giving myself pedis forever, people say they look like they're done in a shop so I guess that's good. I do miss having someone else do them for me though, I love my feet touched, it's so relaxing lol

lol i am the opposite i am so ticklish!! i have been doing my own pedis for years and people always think i got them done.
your nails look great, i tried to them myself but suck haha. i stick with broadway glue ons if i need a night out look and i love it but do not admit to that very often

 

[KeishaG14]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this thread because I'm going to start doing my own nails next year probably Jan or Feb when I get some more money. I too have been watching YouTube and that's what inspired me as well.

What brands of supplies to you ladies use? I was told to use the same brand for the liquid and acrylics and all. Also, what brand of drill do you ladies have?