Nail techs are so secretive about what they use for some reason....I know exactly what you mean.

Could you try a beauty supply-type store?

I used to get acrylic nails and know they also do silk wraps, they sell this stuff for people to do themselves in beauty supply store. (sometimes you need a beautician's license though, but they m,ay be willing to help answer your questions.)

I personally only use nail laquer and very much prefer the line of OPI products.

Hope this helps mellors!