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    Brow waxing strip or hot wax?

    Hello all, When I did my training at college many moons ago we was taught with both methods of waxing, years working in salons I only ever used strip waxing. Fast forward to me working for myself and I’ve had some hot wax to try out. I quite like it but it used it on a paying client. I’m so...
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    Chair for brows?

    Hello does anyone use a chair like this at their nail desk to double up for brows and lvl?? Or any other suggestions for a small space? Many thanks
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    The Gel Bottle lamp

    Is anyone getting this? I've been using the gel bottle for a couple of months and tempted by the lamp, it looks much bigger than my CND Lamp but keen to make sure I have the right lamp. Anyone just sticking to the lamp they already own? Thanks
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    Does anyone mobile cover Huddersfield?

    Hello, I have been asked to do a group there but it's too far for me! Please get in touch if you can [emoji2]
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    Help nail seal broken, no idea why!

    Hello, can anyone help me with this please? I did these nails with Shellac one week ago today. I am qualified in CND Shellac, follow trained procedure and use only products from sweet squared. The free edge seal has broken away by the looks of it. Any advice on what may have caused it and...
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    Is Shellac vegan?

    Hello I've looked through the threads but need something more official. Does any one have any information from sweet squared for proof it is vegan and not tested on animals in any part of the process? Any help appreciated thanks
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    Do hand cream ingredients affect Shellac?

    Hello is anyone able to tell me if they have come across any ingredients that may effect longevity of Shellac? I have attached a pic of some recent hand cream used. Thank you
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    Jumping in on a new product rant

    When will I learn! I'm a Shellac user and get really good results with it except for a couple of people who have really poor nails. I'm easily caught up in the hype of a new product expecting it to be better than what I have already. I've done it twice now in the last year. Only for it not to...
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    Anyone using dip and buff? Need advice or anyone who has brought in a new system

    Hi all is anyone using Dip and buff? I used to use only CND Shellac which I love and have great wear from with my clients except for 2 who just don't get more than a week from it. I was keen to keep my clients happy and at the same time all the hype came out about Dip and buff and I've got to...
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    Darkest Shellac shade but not black?

    Hey all, it's 11.00pm and I'm being a massive geek and researching nails when I really should be going to sleep! Anyways I have a couple of clients that have asked for really dark nails but not black. I have dark lava, fedora and poison plum (I think) am I missing a really obvious one? I've...
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    LVL products available to buy at professional beauty show?

    Hi, Does any one know if these are available tomorrow to purchase? Thank you [emoji2]
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    Using Minx heater help for setting it up to use for IBX

    Hi all, I've just purchased a minx lamp to use for Ibx treatment. How is it best to set it up to use for toe nails and finger nails? Is it a case of just hovering the fingers or toes near the lamp? I'm mobile and watched some videos what to do but can't see anything with the minx lamp. Thanks...
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    What colour is this please

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows what this colour is, the lady says it is Shellac but that is number 9. However Shellac doesn't come in numbers, wondering if it's Shellac or if she has the name/number wrong? Thank you
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    Having a bit of a mind block for poster info

    Hello all, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I'm trying to do a new poster for social media and I want to explain that I only buy products from suppliers this is what I have but it doesn't sound catchy enough... I use products only bought direct from suppliers so there's...
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    Mobile pedicure

    Hello, I've been looking through posts for mobile pedicure advice and can't see anything for what I want. Do you take a flask for water or use clients water and then pour it down their drains? Thanks [emoji2]
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    Magpie Blossom and Lecente Golden White

    Hi everyone, I have Lecente Golden White but I'm looking for a glitter that's more white looking when applied on top of white Shellac.Does anyone have Magpie Blossom and Lecente and know if they are very similar? Thanks [emoji1]
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    Which training next, brows or lashes?

    Hello all, I started a mobile business in July last year and I'm I'm looking at doing some more training to add more services. I really can't decide between express lashes or 3D Brow sculpting using semi permanent gel. I currently offer a 7 step brow define treatment but the 3D brows looks...
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    Anyone know if this colour is CND Shellac?

    Hello, I've been asked for this colour I offer CND Shellac. Is it blue rapture? Many thanks [emoji2]
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    Former beauty therapist wanting to re train in hair

    Hello I've been a beauty therapist for over ten years but really want to move to be a hair dresser, I can't afford to give up working so would need to do this is in my own time evenings and weekends, can anyone advise me best action to get there I'd be prepared to start off as a jnr if I could...
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    Guinot Hydradermie offers in Leeds/Bradford Area

    Hello, I looking to treat myself to the Guinot Hydradermie Facial are there any salons in the Leeds/Bradford area with any special offers at the minute? Thanks
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