what do you use to practice?

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Permalink Reply by Shannon H on February 3, 2011 at 2:46pm

Have you tried the hands from sally's or on-line? They're good for practicing acrylic application and nail art, and will give you the feel of doing a whole hand at a time. One of the things we would do in school was attach a nail tip to a popsicle stick with a dot of acylic and use them. We did this mostly for art(works better with the larger tips), but it works for other things too. Hope this helps- good luck.

Permalink Reply by La-la on April 9, 2011 at 12:53am

Hello, When I first started out, I went to different hair supply stores and found a dummie hand. Once I learned how to apply them well enough, I started using my own hand. Just do one hand at a time. Let the first one dry completely then continue on to the next.  I hope this helps, Good luck!!!!!

Permalink Reply by natyy maury on September 3, 2011 at 4:24pm

When i was in school they made us practice with those yellow gloves you use to wash dishes. We filled them up with salt nd tied them up, then just glue the nail right on it.  Its a cheap way, you can get a pack at the dollar store. Hope this helped :)

Permalink Reply by mandy butler on January 7, 2012 at 5:08pm

i bought a training hand off Ebay,they where cheaper than paying for a brand new one,i also stuck up a notice saying models wanted,i made a few friends this way too !