Practice lashes
hi, I have just done a eyelash extensions course and have an silicon head to get extra practice could anyone recommend false eyelashes to practice on. Thanks loads newbie xxxx
View ArticleShellac ideas
Hello. I was wandering if any of you could help me with some ideas for shellac and additives or glitter combinations for Christmas. I'm at a loss. Like maybe Crimson Sash? What additive would...
View ArticleWill IBX work for my clients?
So I've been debating whether to add IBX as an extra treatment. I use Gelish and have done for the past 3 years. After reading some great threads on here I really want to introduce it to my clients...
View ArticleGiving up salon to work in log cabin
Hi all, I've had my salon for 3 years and tbh I'm exhausted. I had baby no.3 in April and went back to work part time after 5 weeks off. I'm sick of slogging my guts out to struggle every month at bill...
View ArticleHow long to allow for appointments when starting out?
Hello! I'm training in women's speed waxing and women's intimate in December and I have organised rental of a beauty room one evening a week and Saturdays to start with. I know a lot of you on here...
View ArticleDoes Wella Colour Touch fade fast as Dialight?
Thinking to change brand completely... Dialight is ruining my client's hair! Just yesterday a client came in after 3 weeks and her hair was EXTREMELY brassy. Not really faded in color but turned...
View ArticleGetting contracts
So I've been thinking about how I can build my business in the future and what other avenues I can go down. I was wondering how would I (us geeks) go about getting long or short term contracts with...
View ArticleHelp! How do I do this colour?
View attachment 192413 View attachment 192414 First pic (long) is my client already base 5 &5.3 and bleach. She wants to change to the short colour, but not the style. Any ideas what i can do? Im a...
View ArticlePsychic development
So. Last night a friend and I went to psychic development. We started with meditation. I'd like to do more meditation, in my own time. Can anyone recommend an app or video that helps by talking you...
View ArticleBlonde highlights to copper
Hi my clients wanting a complete change which I'm soo excited about,she's naturally a 7 with a good few inches natural and the rest heavily highlighted with bleach and a highlight. View attachment...
View ArticleSome advice please!
So.... When I did my training many moons ago, I learned that when colouring over blonde with brown, that you have to add some undertone which I get completely. But every time I do this it always comes...
View ArticleProfessional Products at home
Okay so we're doing the guest bathroom and bedroom up at the weekend as we have a fair few people staying over Xmas and new year, we have shampoo and conditioner off the salon retail at home in our...
View ArticleGelish curing in bottle
Hi I've Noticed some gelish bottles have what looks like rocks through the bottle window. Does this mean it had cured in the bottle?
View ArticleBrillbird nails
hi there , thinking of going on a brillbird acrylic beginner course, i havent heard much about this product but want to move from gel to acrylic, have any of ye guys used brillbird and if so is it good...
View ArticleBest acrylic brand?
Hi lovely ladies I'm new to salon geek and was wondering if I could ask for advice!! I am thinking of changing my acrylic brand and would like to know what everyone recommends and why and where is best...
View ArticleGelish changing colours nightmare
So after returning my new you glare I glow to sallys thinking it was faulty the shop assistant showed me 4 others all the same if not brighter then mine. What is going on with their colours? It was...
View ArticleMake-up artists: let's share tips!
Hello Geeks! Soo with wedding season and bridal fayres fast approaching, I thought it would be good to start a thread where we can all exchange our favourite tips, hints, advice and make-up secrets!!...
View ArticleSalon jobs, always low paid?
Just wondered if I am being unrealistic in expecting to be paid half decent money being employed? Or shall i think about self employing in some manner?
View ArticleBrisa Lite vs Bio Sculpture?
hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice and shine some light on this for me! I have been using bio for the last 8 years but just recently I am having more problems with...
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