Xp help
Hey all hope u can help, the salon owner has decided to change to xp from wella. So really looking for any hints/tips anyone has. How do u find it for grey coverage? What's good for toning. Not sure...
View ArticleWhat nails are you sporting today?
Hiya geeks I was wondering what nails are you all sporting today. I'm going to do mine tonight I usually have acrylics but I'm going to do gels may even stretch to doing stilettos not quite sure. Am...
View ArticleElectric spray tan tent
Has anyone used one of the electric tan tents that go in the washing machine? We don't do a huge amount of tanning, but yet another tent has got warped as I've tried to fold it down. We're now thinking...
View ArticleSalon computer systems
Hi I'm looking at becoming computerised in the salon. There's 3 of us and I'm wanting to send text reminders and give clients the option to book online. Iv got a meeting set up with I-salon but after...
View ArticleGinger hair help
hi, I have natural colour of 6-0/7-0, I have 12-4, 12-1 Sch Igora Royal hi-light through my hair and put 10-4 + 9% (Sch Igora Royal ) through the the rest as a full head tint. Only I look quite ginger....
View ArticleMicroblading
Ive been looking into micro blading and just wondered if anyone has any recommendation of trainers or companies that offer it looking for poss top 3/5 then can look into them all, dont know where to...
View ArticleTips on speeding up gel polish
Heya I'd like to get faster! I know some of you are super quick so I want to pick your brains. How do I speed up prep and cuticle work? Many of my clients are older and have very thickened overgrown...
View ArticleCall north east hairdressers
Anyone from north east? Please give me a shout of where you are as I'm looking a hair buddy if possible,as in you do mine I'll do yours if possible [emoji6] Please feel free to pm me of you don't want...
View ArticleRetailing, is salon entitled to percentage?
Hi, currently I rent nail bar but thinking of retailing some stock like cnd rescuerxx, would the salon be entitled to the same percentage of retail taking as client bookings? Also what do you all pay...
View ArticleLooking for a beauty room to rent in Stoke-on-Trent or Crewe
Hey I'm currently in training with Ashwood Academy doing Semi-Permanent Eyebrows and Individual eyelash extensions, I'm looking for a beauty room to rent one or two days a week with a sink which i will...
View ArticleFibromyalgia & massage
Hi everyone I have just had a potential client ask if I could do a massage treatment on her but she does suffer with fibromyalgia. Is there anything I need to be aware of? Or do I need to adapt massage...
View ArticleBringing the cost of stock down
Hi Iv been doing some thorough workings out yesterday and I'm shocked as to how much money I spend on restock per month. The most expensive outgoing was restocking Shellac. There's 3 of us in the salon...
View ArticleAm I right to be upset
So we had a works party last night for the staff of all the local shops. I work in a hairdressers it is just me and the male hairdresser. We have always got on ok he can be childish like taking my...
View ArticleYoung girl wanting lash extensions
Hey everyone, I feel a little bit ridiculous asking this, but I am curious at what age do you draw the line for doing lash extensions? For most my treatments I won't do anybody who's under 16, and some...
View ArticleShellac color too thick
Hi everyone! My Cake Pop is too thick. I've used it only few times and have it just for 8 months. It's too difficult to work with it . The truth is that i didn't take care of it at first (didn't shake...
View ArticleAcrylic nail 'popping off'
Hi, I had a client last week for acrylic nails and she's phoned me today saying her ring finger nail on the right hand has popped off. She is the only client that has this problem with one random one...
View ArticleShellac wall racks
Good evening Nail Geeks, I am wanting to purchase 4 shellac wall racks from Sweet Squared but can't see them anywhere in the sweet shop! Do any of you know or heard if or when these will be back in...
View ArticleLash lift
Hi I was just looking for advice with lash lift. I've done a lot and have good results most of the time but sometimes I have a set that I can't see a huge improvement, only a slight lift. I've attached...
View ArticleBefore and after - weaves
Hey Guys, I know there is already a before and after post for hair extensions - can we start one for weaves? I currently do weaves and nano rings, but weaves are proving more popular. I am really...
View ArticleRooms to rent
Shine hair and nails Heywood has 2 rooms to rent above the hair and nail salon ideal for a makeup artist ,Botox ,beautician, aeromatherapy/massages any thing that will work with in a salon we have been...
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