Advice on mobile hairdressing.
i am currently working in a salon and I have been there for 6 years. I have done my nvq 2+3 hairdressing and nvq l2 barbering. I have only ever worked at the same place through all my training. But I...
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View ArticleNail station to rent, Wigan
Hi I have just opened a nail salon on a busy road in Wigan, I have a nail station to rent at £40 pw. Must have own products and client list. Pm if interested Thanks, Bridie
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Christmas really has come early! Ruby Ritz and Ice Vapour are back, available to buy separately. I really hoped this would happen but wasn't sure it would. I know they are going to be my most used...
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Using uv gel- if the free edge (tip) snaps off after a week and the rest of the gel stays on your natural nail, is that because I'm not building the gel up enough on the stress area (apex) part of the...
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So today I did a hollywood wax on a client and she claimed she wasn't a shy person. I started off working from the outsides in but when it came to doing the inner labia, she just wasn't opening her...
View ArticleMake up worry
Hello geeks, I just wanted an opinion on something. I am working in a hair salon on a percentage basis and the owner has asked me to wear make up. The hairdressers here are quite heavy with the make up...
View ArticleRant-cheeky non clients!
Need a rant!! I am a mobile hairdresser and a lot of my business is done through my facebook page, live in a small town and know most of the people here. I upload pixs of hair i have done etc and it...
View ArticleBlogs
My web designer recommended me doing a blog to up my SEO. I'm keen on the idea but stumped. I've never got into blogging, reading them or writing them. What sort of things would you write about. How...
View ArticleChocolate skin treatments
I'd like it to offer a chocolate skin or body treatment. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks x
View ArticleMy man won't let me practice on him!
Hi geeks I'm doing my NVQ2 and have so far completed my training on waxing and facials (lashes this Sat) and need to start my practice sessions for my coursework. I was hoping to start on my boyfriend...
View ArticleColor Phlex?
Did my usual wholesalers trip yesterday and saw that Alan Howard are now stocking colorphlex? Ive been stalking olaplex for a while but havnt seen it available in the Uk was wondering if anyone has...
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