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  1. Stook

    Bad nail forms?

    Personally I buy mine from CJP. They’re lovely to use and fit snug to the underside of the nail. I have a few different brands - if you’d like to try a couple drop me a message and I’ll gladly post you through a few brands to try before you buy xx
  2. Stook

    Soak off hard gel

    I don’t use hard gel but I’ve never known a soak off hard gel. As I understand it, hard gel - by definition - is simply infilled each time the client visits. If you’re looking for a soak off builder gel, my recommendation would be either The Gel Bottles Builder in a Bottle or Premier Gels...
  3. Stook

    E-File course?

    I trained with Amanda Graves. She’s in Croydon but superb and well worth the travelling. She had a number of files for you to try, excellent technique training, lots of bits so you could see what you’re most comfortable with and the course is insurance accredited. HTH x
  4. Stook

    E-file opinions?

    I was very anti efiles in my early days as a tech as I saw lots of people coming in from NSS’s with damaged Nail plates. However, I’ve since trained in efile techniques and love my efile. I only use it as an aid to product removal and only on product - never on the natural nail and it makes...
  5. Stook

    The Christmas nails thread 2017

    I thought it might be nice to have a thread devoted to this years Christmas nails. I did my first set last night. Yes I know it’s November but what the customer wants etc etc....
  6. Stook

    Been refused a Salon Services student trade card

    When you’ve done your beginners course they’ll give you a card. It’s worth waiting for their VAT free days and stocking up then x
  7. Stook

    Torn between The Gel Bottle and INK London

    I think the Gel Bottle have been your classic case of being totally overwhelmed very quickly with how rapidly the product took off. One minute, no one had heard of it, the next it was the only thing anyone could talk about. It’s no excuse - some of my orders from them have been very slow but...
  8. Stook

    The Gel Bottle builder gel

    I use the Gel II topcoat. They’re both pure gels so work well together. I don’t like mixing brands and swerve away from it whenever possible but this has been very successful
  9. Stook

    The Gel Bottle builder gel

    I’ve used BIAB for 6 months now. I originally started using it to build up the odd nail but also use it for overlays. I have no affiliation to the company but the product is fantastic. My clients love the strength. It does not peel or lift. It’s thin and lightweight yet strong. The colour range...
  10. Stook

    The Gel Bottle or GELeration?

    I agree. The Gel Bottle is stunning. Builders are fabulous and strong and easy to use. Colour choice is vast and clients are getting 3 weeks out of application.
  11. Stook

    The Gel Bottle lamp

    I'm tempted but it looks like a beast sizewise. I'm currently using a Gel II lamp and finding it works absolutely fine so I'll probably continue using that for the time being
  12. Stook

    How much do you charge for removal?

    £25 for Gel polish and they can include a little bit of nail art such as glitter in with that. £5.00 for removal and I simply remove product, file quickly and oil. Don't undersell yourself. Every now and again I get someone telling me that so and so down the road is cheaper and I tell them to...
  13. Stook

    What nails are you sporting today?

    Unicorn magic going on here today. It's a fab pigment
  14. Stook

    Soak off gel for nno under Shellac, IBD?

    Claireyfairy, I don't know if this is allowed but I'm selling my almost new Brisa lite sculpting kit. If you're interested please pm me. Apologies to mods if not allowed
  15. Stook

    Motorbike accident ouch!

    Oh honey. As grim as it is I'd be leaving that alone so it can reattach itself properly before you out any enhancement on it. Lashings if oil on the nail and hyponichium. Once it's reattached you're all set to go.
  16. Stook

    What nails are you sporting today?

    These for me
  17. Stook

    Damaged nails, can I apply gel?

    Another one not touching them. I'd advise lashings and lashings of cuticle oil over the cuticle area and the hyponichium. Several times a day until they (hopefully) start to reattach. I had a lady like this in last year and for the first couple of months I wouldn't paint them but simply...
  18. Stook

    Why CND training?

    I have. Started 2 years ago and did beginners, spa mani, spa pedi, art and style, perfect polishing, L&P and finally did my Master Painter last September. I managed to do them all in days that suited me and my clients are confident that my training has been A1 x
  19. Stook

    What nails are you sporting today?

    Bit of Gel Bottle action with builder in a bottle overlays x
  20. Stook

    Why CND training?

    I've learned from day 1 with CND. Yes my training has been expensive but It's incredibly comprehensive and I've never felt underprepared with clients and my tutor has always been on hand to answer questions post course. X
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