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Improper equipment for hot stones

Hi everyone, just wondered what everyone's take was on using a hot towel cabbie to heat hot stones? I hate not having the proper machine to heat them and equipment to remove the stones with. The stones...

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Eyelash extensions patch test?

How do people patch test for individual lash extensions? I did cover this in my training but want to know what others do.

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Business rates & home

Hi I understand that I may need planning permission & also have to pay business rates. Im not sure how this works as my business will only be part time. Has anyone had experience of either of these?

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Wedding fairs - tips on capturing data

ive booked into doing my first wedding fair Not sure if I'm excited or nervous.... Lol! Just looking for tips and techniques to capture data. Or should I be aiming to get them to sign up on the day?...

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Does everyone hold a gel polish qualification?

Hi I'm having a complete nightmare! I am qualified in gel extensions (although I don't do them) and manicure and pedicure but never did a gel polish/shellac course as back when I started you didn't...

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What 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...

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Which hairspray do you like best for using on hairup?

It would be interesting to know which hairspray is the most popular for using on hairup. I have used many and so far prefer the Indola 4+4. Which do you prefer?

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My first ever reverse ombré

I'm not actually sure it's called this but instead of a dark into light I did light into a darker colour xxx My photos taking isn't great View attachment 62240 View attachment 62241 View attachment 62242

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Maria Nila repair range

Ive been using maria nila silver for about a montha nd its fab, i have a full head bleach toned will 9.01 dialight so keeps it great. But had a baby a year ago and hair was snapping and went in such...

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Bluesky/Colour me pretty vs NSI Polish Pro

I'm just starting out (again) and have gone with NSI acrylic products so thought I would also use their range of gel polish as the prep products are the same for both but after some research I have...

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Heads of terms /contract time scale etc

Hi guys so I've finally found my salon [emoji38] over the moon is an understatement. But.... Due to the fact it's now October already would I be cutting it fine opening for xmas? The salon needs some...

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Help with grey

Hey so one of my clients is looking at going a bluey grey I've never done any grey before, I've tryed wella 10.0 with a bit of 22.0 on a blonde weft but that was more like slate grey so looking fit...

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What to do with salon while on maternity?

Hi Everyone I know these questions do get asked quite regular but I am hoping to hear from people who have a salon and work alone who are pregnant or have had babies. I am due to get married at the end...

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I Can't Be Weave It?

Hey Guys!! Just a quick question, I was wondering if any of you have used 'I can't be weave it' as a supplier for hair extensions? I've been recommended them by a friend who also does extensions, she...

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How to achieve this look?

Hi guys n gals, Any tips on how to achieve this look on the ring finger. Do i just tap on glitter to the sticky layer? Or brush it on..is there a specific method would anyone know? X

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Space to rent for waxing, HD brows, lashes, hair extensions, nails

Hi, I am looking for someone that can do 1 or all of the above to rent a space in my salon in Pudsey, Leeds. Must have own clients and equipment. Will be a self employed basis. Get in touch to discuss...

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Epibrows: is there an age restriction?

Those that are trained in this treatment, could you help me out. I have a friend who's daughter wants to get her eyebrows done (epibrow) and isn't sure whether she is old enough to have them done she's...

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Not qualified but need a new direction

Hi, I'm not qualified in anything beauty related but just resigned from an office job and feel I need to retrain so I can work for myself.... I'm 42 - am I too old for all this? I'm thinking of doing a...

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Salon Master

Does any one have a salon master water system in their salon? I currently have a water tank which I need to keep heated all day, which is costly! Some times on a very busy day it can run cold when The...

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Christmas Gift/Retail Ideas

Just wondered if I could pick your brains for Christmas Retails Ideas... I have a home-based salon so don't usually keep a lot of stock as I don't have the space. I am also a 'homemade' type of person....

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