Applying gel polish/confidence
Hi.I have done a course in level 2 nail tech and also a course in opi gel however I feel really nervous about my first client this week for gel polish.I practised on my friend last week and look really...
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So, I was platinum blonde and I decided to try the grey hair trend. (Yes I am a stylist but recently out of schooling and just got my license) When I first tried it I used illumina 7/81 with 1.9% color...
View ArticleHot UV lamp
hi, I have a black edge uv lamp. Only had it a year and had new bulbs and well looked after. However now when I'm not even half way through a set of nail the inside and top of the lamp is getting very...
View ArticleIs doing a lash extensions worth it?
Hi everyone! I'm 50/50 on doing a lash extension course but I need some opinions first. Is doing lash extensions beneficial for your business? I know that they can be expensive to people and around my...
View ArticleCuccio t3 UV/LED
Hi I already use Cuccio t3 and classic, I was wondering if any one had used the new t3 UV/led yet and what they thought of it??? As I'm thinking of buying it. Thanks in advance Sent from my Hudl HT7S3...
View ArticleIs CND Shellac Vegan friendly?
I have a potential new client, she is vegan and has asked if Shellac is vegan friendly. Is it?
View ArticleOver halfway through 2015- share your best "thing"
as I sit here catching up on book work I can hardly believe I am writing 28th July! ahhh As a way to help each other reach our best potential this year why not share 1 or more "things" that you really...
View ArticleGel 11 colour choice help
Hi Can anyone recommend a coral that isn't really bright (a bit like shellac tropix), a red and a colour that's similar to dark lava in gel 11 please.
View ArticleColour help. Wella, L'Oreal, Joico.
Hello geeks! One of my clients wants a change, her hair is a natural base of 6, and then mid lengths to ends it's a gold base of 6. She would like to go a cooper ombré Balayage. I'm thinking of doing...
View ArticleNail Enhancements during pregnancy?
Hey there Geeks. i have recently passed in enhancements and was wondering where i stand with pregnant ladies. i have been told Acrylic is a no/no but also been told otherwise from other people? is...
View ArticleCan someone give me some advice please?
i am considering doing my spray tanning training with LA tanning but i have already decided on using Laurens Way for the solution as i am happy with the results of this solution more. Will this have...
View ArticleNail stamping problem!
I realise there is many threads on this but have read through them and tried stuff but I still can't get it to work! I am fairly new to nails as just finished my level 2 in beauty but have been trying...
View ArticleSetting up a new business
hi Sorry I'm new to this site. I'm in the process of setting up a nail business and finding some of the HMRC info confusing... I've no idea how big or small my business will be - do I need to register...
View ArticleISO:Room To Rent For Nail Technician, Horbury, Ossett, Middlestown, Wakefield...
Hello ladies! Don't know if anyone can help. I am wanting to rent a room a few days a week, preferably in a salon or hairdressers. I am recently qualified, but completely serious about what I do. I...
View ArticleColour choice
I'm looking for a change I want something natural and beachy looking I just have a full head of highlift painted on atm quite warm and I feel it's too light for me.. Below is a picture of my hair now...
View ArticleFoils help!
Hey guys, I have recently finished college with my NVQ2 in hairdressing I'm very confident and have quite a few clients that come to me for foils, but I still use the standard basic method and I don't...
View ArticleHighlights on slate grey hair
I have a client booked in a couple of weeks who wants highlights through her 100 % slate coloured grey hair . Ive not worked on someones hair like this before ,so was after some advice on which way you...
View ArticleLoyalty systems that work?
hi fellow salon owners, would love you to share what loyalty systems you use for rewarding your customers. i am a small business and want something that doesn;t get clients hooked with free but feel...
View ArticleSpending too much on advertising and not enough return
I have paid for advertising using Facebook, two local papers, improving website and leaflet dropping. I've only had one client back from it. Does anyone have any suggestions what else I could do? Maybe...
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