Leg wax - pregnancy?
Hi geeks! I have a client in tomorrow who is 12 weeks 4 days pregnant for lots of holiday treatments. One is a half leg. Been thinking for days but how do I do the backs of her legs? I know she won't...
View ArticleHealth and safety in the salon
hi Iv started up a business and I'm struggling with the health and safety aspects, by law and for insurance what do you need? So far I have: Certificates Insurance PAT tests Fire extinguisher First aid...
View ArticleLow lighting with Schwarzkopf Igora Royal
My sister has been having full head bleach for a while but after finally listening to me she's going to switch to highlights instead mainly so it's less Maintenance she is naturally a level 8/9 and was...
View ArticleAnyone starting college September 2015
Hi, thought I would start a new thread for those starting college in September. There was one started last year which I belonged too but due to an operation I had to put it back a year and also...
View ArticleNew Gel Polish
Hi Hoping I can get some advice, I currently use Shellac and looking to build a Gel Polish along side this. I'm torn between Gell ii or Gellish, any recommendations? also I have the CND led lamp could...
View ArticleBridal and hair up courses Birmingham area
Hello i'm looking to add bridal and hair up to my skills. Can anyone reccomend a course thats reasonably priced in the Birmingham or Worcestershire area. Thanks
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High-lift blonde
Hey, I've been using the new high-lift blondes in L'Oreal and although they are better than they were and don't give off as much warmth. I'm still finding it gives off warmth at the roots so was...
View ArticleHelp with Wella
Hi new to wella always used Igora , anyone recommend a nice light copper red in the wella , is number 7 in this brand classed as dark blond ? Thanks
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Finding premises
Hi all, I'm just wondering how you went about finding "the shop" for you I've been searching for months! Ive just never seen the right one.... The work and building side doesn't bother me but it's...
View ArticleSchwarzkopf thread
Hi There's a similar thread below on wella and I just thought I would start this thread as id like to know more about Shwartzkof ranges and the ins and outs (colour)
View ArticleHairdresser hands (skin)
My hands are so dry and tend to split in the skin every now and then. I have been naughty and have been shampooing and applying toners without gloves. Anyway other then wearing gloves do you have any...
View ArticleThoughts and policies for children/no children in the salon?
For those working in beauty salons, what are your policies, if any, for children being in the salon? Quite a few don't allow children, and others do. I work in a salon where children and babies are...
View ArticleThank you ideas for clients?
Hey! After ten years in the Biz and hard hard graft, I will be going self employed! I'm so so so excited. My old salon know that clients I have seen since I was 19, will of course be following me. They...
View ArticleBluesky newbie
Disgusted with myself but just purchased two bluesky gel polish to see what the fuss is about!! Gonna use it with gelish top and base though! Not on clients, just on me!!
View ArticleNo shows rant
sorry. its just a rant. how do you guys deal with no shows? it infuriates me. like why do people just assume that because i work from my home that its ok to just not show up. none of my current clients...
View ArticleStarting out- very nervous!
Hi- I have qualifications in various beauty treatments but am wanting to do nails. I have manicure and pedicure certificates but am wanting to do gel extensions (I have found a course for this with...
View ArticleTax and VAT
Please help me. I am absolutely going round in circles with this. So I gave registered for online services. No problem. I only became self employed about a month ago, and I understand that I submit...
View ArticlePossible problem with new formula Minx?
I had a new client in today for Minx toes, all went well, all the Minx seemed to be sealed perfectly, wrinkle free etc. I had a message from the new client four hours later saying that one of the Minx...
View ArticleHilarious! Always check what your buying
View attachment 188783 Saw this on Ellisons & thought perfect glass tile for decanting shellac onto for nail art.
View ArticleMould under acrylic..
Hiya, I have had a client come for an infill and she had what looks like mould under her acrylic..she's on about her 4th infill and I've never had this with her or any of my other clients before? She...
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