Just spent a lovely day doing a shoot for British Vogue. Nothing unusual about this but what made it more enjoyable than usual is that Dawn (one of the co-creators of Minx) came over from California with some 'bespoke' designs!

The designs were 'designed' to be layered and gave an amazing choice of fashion accessories!

OMG! How fabulous! Look out for them in the magazine in a few months time.

I've been Minxing my toes for a while now but I must admit I now have Minxed fingers! I Minxed a junior member of true British R&R royalty earlier in the week but am so impressed with the layering choices.

So, the main purpose of this thread is to make a point of emphasising the importance of training and, more importantly, the subsequent practising! This is a professional service (not retail) and does work beautifully if the correct steps are followed.

Like all professional services, understanding of the product is essential. Yes, it looks simple and it IS simple but only when there is understanding of what is going on.

So many people think "I can do that" and skip training or reading instructions properly (my own retail brand is simplicity itself but only if instructions are followed!)

As a totally impartial viewpoint, Minx can give techs something new and exciting to their clients and a 'point of difference' from other salons.

I will certainly be using the technique where relevant especially now I know I can customise them and use my own creativity make them unique.

wow sounds fab, i to am loving minx. any ideas which month the magazine will be? x

Think Oct so out Sept. 3 layers on those nails and they look fab! I agree with you about the lamp in your other thread. Bit big but the only way to do a professional efficient job. Dawn was explaining about the bulb and why that is the best one. All makes sense to me.

excellent, will put a note in my diary to remind me, thanks :-)

I haven't layered Minx yet, although I totally love it and am doing so many Minx toes at the moment! One question though - when you layer them do you file off the excess on the first layer before you apply the second layer, or do you apply both layers together and file off all the excess together?

The Vogue shoot sounds awesome!

File off each layer. Sealing the edge is crucial, specially for fingers. It's not difficult. Just follow the same steps each time.

Had a lot of fun. More than usual!

Great thanks, I feel the need to try this out soon!!

Thanks for your feedback Marian. Will look out for the magazine. You make my life sound so dull!

Don't believe it!!! Nothing to do with my job is glamorous however it may look! It's just a job.

Oh I know it can be a bit unglamorous at times but it sure is extremely interesting and exciting! You are just so used to mingling with these superstars lol! xxx