Shellac frustrations!
Hello everyone. I'm sorry to post a bit of a rant but ere we go. I'm really sick of seeing people posting shellac treatments when they're actually using gel polish! Nothing wrong with gel polish but...
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Sore feet
Hey girls, I'm getting really sore feet from standing most of the time whilst doing beauty. I have tried the gel pad insoles and tried 'comfy' shoes, however i still get sore feet. Mainly the heel the...
View ArticlePlease help nail art!
Hi I wonder if any of you can point me in the right direction please? I'm relatively new nail tech and a client has asked me to do thr ralph lauren logo on her nail. I can draw this but I'm having...
View ArticleMoroccan tan aftercare products
Hi geekies I am in the process of switching from Sienna X to Moroccan Tan. I usually give sachets of Sienna X body balm, body wash & scrub as part of the aftercare but MT doesn't do sachets of...
View ArticleHow did you get to now?
To all working nail technicians, did you fast track? Take several small courses to get to where you are? Online course? In depth? Can you also let me know how long it took and if there's anything you...
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Hair colour help!!
Hey guys, our salon had someone come in today for a consultation and they've booked in, they have blue hair with about one inch roots, they want to go to a blonde like the picture, I know I'm going to...
View ArticleNew silk lift control
Hi everyone, I'm just about to put my order in to Goldwell, and was wondering if anyone has tried the new Silk Lift Control........it says it tones while lifting virgin or tinted hair. Any good? Thanks...
View ArticleEmployees doing homers
So I have a long standing full time staff member refusing to help out in the salon over busy periods by working extra hours as she has started to work from home. This had lead to me having to close the...
View ArticleGelish training?
Hi could someone please help me. I am full qualified nail technician in CIBTAC British standards diploma, I am full qualified in all systems, I am curious if I have to do gelish training to use their...
View ArticleFacials & added nice bits
Hi Guys I just wondered what you do to make your treatments that bit special? I know some people use heated couch warmers.... What other things do you do or use, or do you use different techniques at...
View ArticleMermaid pigment
I have just ordered some mermaid pigment. Very excited. Just wondering what your tips are on how to use it best on gel polish and acrylic nails? X
View ArticleTreatments in front room
Hi I'm planning to offer treatments in my front room if I have to downsize - what are everyone's thoughts on this? I'm planning to buy pure organics spa manicures and spa pedicures, paraffin wax and...
View ArticlePopular treatments for August?
Whats usually your popular treatment for august? Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
View ArticleCalling all lefties!
I'm after a set of LEFT handed hairdressing scissors bit it seems there's not any? I was after a set of jaguar ones so I didn't have taken buy separate but nope. Where did you all get your scissors?
View ArticleCND lamp
Hi all I'm just starting off as a nail technician, Im using ibd gel polish at the moment so I have a 36w uv lamp. I'm doing the cnd training next month so not sure whether to buy the uv or the new led...
View ArticleThinning out
I've got 2 clients who claim their hair is too thick I want it REALLY thinned out. The thing is I've thinned it out regularly to stop them complaining. But now I feel it's just becoming whisps on the...
View ArticleWhat is your salon Facebook?
I love to see how salons utilize their Facebook page! It is a great free resource! We should support each other by being a "fan" of our fellow Geek salons, you never know what clever idea you may pick...
View ArticleCND won't honour their warranty with the UV lamp
I purchased a cnd uv lamp in january 2015.a month ago I sold it via a professional facebook page to another professional.I sent it via royal mail.she came back yo me last week saying its making an...
View ArticleShellac burgandy creme?
Any recommendations for a creme finish shellac burgandy/wine colour. Thanks Sent from my GT-I9195 using SalonGeek mobile app
View ArticleHow do you glue gems on super strong!
Hi everyone!! How do you guys glue gem on? Iv seen nails like these in people in the photos iv added, & their gems last weeks!! Ones i do flick off! I use harmony secure glue which i was told was...
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