Not sure I believe it
View attachment 193292 Despite the picture. I'm not sure I believe Holly uses a box dye. What's your thoughts? I'm off to scrutinise all her Instagram pictures after this...
View ArticleMoroccan Tan 12%
Hi everyone, I bought Moroccan tan for the first time yesterday in 12% it was the 2 hour tan. I sprayed my client at 7:15pm and they showered at 9:15pm. This morning they woke up find a very subtle...
View ArticleCuticle removers and cuticle tools?
I'm looking to get better cuticle tools and remover to help speed up my work. What would you recommend? I am aware CND cuticle away is highly regarded but what other options are there? Any that work...
View ArticleDoing a makeup treatment sitting down?
I'm still looking into whether to further my makeup training to the point that I'm boring myself with it lol! Did level 2 makeup 5 years ago. Been doing treatments up until 2014. Health changed. Took...
View ArticleMicroblading room set up
Hi guys Contacting council etc as I'm doing my microblading in January, does any one know if I need wooden flooring and sink in my room? I work from home and didn't think of this :-( also does any one...
View ArticleLED nail lamps
Hey guys so I normally use a 36w uv lamp that cures great! But I've read gel polishes cure faster and better in led lamps. Of course I looked online but I have no idea what wattage to get. I was...
View ArticleE-file on cuticle finish is so much cleaner/crisp overall finish
Hi Everyone, So i just wanted your opinion. The girl that always did my nails (b4 I trained) used a file just on my cuticle area and so does another local tech, she does the girl I work with. The...
View ArticleMicro rings excessively slipping
Hi guys! I've been doing extensions for a few months now and 9 times out of 10 everything's fine. However I've got one client who's micro ring extensions just keep slipping out! I originally fitted 140...
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 ArticleThinking of training in tape in hair extensions
I am trained in LA Weave and Nano rings - honestly, I hate nano rings. The first time I put 140 in, it took me 5 hours. When i came to refit at 8 weeks (after advising 6 weeks and the client cancelling...
View ArticleWhat's the difference between Shellac and gel?
(So sorry but I have never had my nails done and so have no experience whatsoever other than manicure/pedicures. ) I am seriously wanting to train in nails and feel confident in CND as the people to go...
View ArticleWhy does my UV nail lamp take so long to cure my gel products?
Okay so my nail lamp pretty much sucks. It takes 7-10 minutes just to cure one coat of Gelaze white gel polish...and it seems like it needs a good 7 to cure shellac top coat. Where am I going wrong? I...
View ArticleWaxing training?
I'm looking to add waxing,( including intimate later on), to my treatment list. What are people's experience on training venues? I have a Sally's and a capitals within a reasonable distance to me and...
View ArticleNeed some help & advice for a new business please
Hello ladies, I'm a newby on here. I'm thinking of training in either Bio Sculpture or Calgel. First question is what are your experiences with either/both? I have always had bio on my own nails, and I...
View ArticleExperienced stylist needed in St Albans
Are you a passionate, talented and experienced stylist? Sarah Iovane Hair, is a successful boutique hair salon in London Road, St. Albans. We offer a warm, friendly and professional service where...
View ArticleNVQ assessor wage?
Hi wondering if anyone can help me. I have done my hairdressing nvqlevel 2 and 3, and recently qualified as a salon assessor. I am a senior stylist at a salon and I have been asked to do part of the...
View ArticleCar rant
Yesterday I drove an hour away to visit a garage to look at a car I was interested in buying. I spent a good deal of time looking, test driving and thinking. The dealer test drove my car ( to take in...
View ArticleWhere can I learn to do nails like these?
These nails are amazing by Tony Ly... Is there anywhere I can learn to do acrylic design like this or does anyone know of a video on YouTube? Iv been searching but can't find anything. Im L3 qualified...
View ArticleLevel 4 certificate in education and training (cet)
I'm talking about the one that used to be known as ctlls and is usually done after ptlls (now aet) and before dtlls (now det). Has anyone managed to get a college teaching job with just ctlls/cet? I...
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