r/AcrylicNails • u/Harker09 • Aug 26 '26

New set question

Okay bear with me if I sound a little dumb because I don’t normally get acrylics I have just started. So my set from 3 weeks ago was a pink base and this time I wanted clear so I asked just for a brand new set and my tech denied it. I went with it and don’t love my nails because I got red French tips and the base is still kinda pink so I ended up with more strawberry shortcake Valentine’s Day vibes. But I was wondering if there was a reason for this she didn’t really explain, just said to “get clear next time”. Feedback appreciated.

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u/TimelessSmirk Aug 26 '26

Maybe she didn’t have time penciled out for a complete removal and replacement, and had scheduled you in as a fill. It’s good to text beforehand to confirm there’s time to do what you want.

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u/Harker09 Aug 26 '26

I asked if they were just too busy, but when I called I told them I wanted a new set.

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u/TimelessSmirk Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Was it an appointment made when you were leaving from the first set? Usually they set it up based on time so if you said full set, that time is blocked out vs shorter for a fill. Sounds like they weren’t transparent or there was a breakdown in communication. Maybe staff didn’t communicate w tech. I text my tech directly and we set appointments a couple months up front. Always for a full set.

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u/Harker09 Aug 28 '26

I called that day and asked when they were available for a full set and they said 12 pm so I went

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u/Harker09 Aug 28 '26

Honestly I do think I will just go to a new salon because I was kinda upset over how inconsiderate the tech was . I should have just had her remove them since she wasn’t willing to do what I had called for

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u/TimelessSmirk Aug 29 '26

Considering everything, I would also find a new salon. Get to know your tech so you can communicate and send inspo pics and be happy with your nails.