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Hi, I know I need to keep client record cards locked away, but where do you keep yours? I was thinking of a lockable box but then they can be easily picked up and stolen? Thanks

Hi, I completed training in shellac a year ago and after experimenting with stamps I am starting to try simple freehand nail art. Sometimes I see things and I'm not sure how I would recreate it. This is a really simple one, but how would I do this with shellac and loose glitter without loads...

I've had a search around other posts and seen a few ways to create shellac matte nails. Out of these which would you recommend after a full shellac service, including topcoat? 1. Lightly buff 2. Matte top coat nail polish 3. Matte top coat gel polish (Gelish, Ink etc) Thanks everyone!

I'm in the process of starting from home, just offering gel polish. I have a room set up and coated nicely (one half is still an office with a desk). Last year I need it, started a website, etc. now I'm worried naming it just sounds like a salon and I should be going with my full name, Natural...

If there's any advice you could give to a new nail tech what would it be? I'm just starting out from home offering shellac (when I get the guts to go live). But if there was a piece of advice you could give or a tip or trick you have learnt along the way, what would it be? What product would...

Just wondered whether anybody had this and whether it is any good? It looks ideal. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modern-Clamp-Clip-On-Craft-Reading-LED-Strip-Table-Desk-Bedside-Lamp-Light-Lamps-/231589383510?hash=item35ebcd8d56:g:JREAAOSw~OdVeDw7

I am setting up doing nails from a room in my home and have named it as a nail lounge. I've designed my logo and website and now concerned I should have had it just my name as a nice logo. I'm also worried the name is a bit pants and typical Should I change to my name - nail technician?

Hi, I'm over from nails and wondered if anyone can help. I have bleach highlights and am naturally a dark blonde. I wanted to try and move away from bleach so I've had a dark blonde Quasi-permanent to cover the bleach however it's really dark and I'm not sure about it. How long will it...

Just looked through the deeds to our house and it says not to carry out any trade or business's in the property. Surely everyone's deeds must say this? Was hoping to get going soon after sorting every other part out but this has worried me now.

Hi, I currently use a comfy office chair whilst getting my skills up, but bang knees with my victims a lot. I'm trying to tuck my legs either side of the chair but difficult on a chair. I'm hoping to set up properly in the next few weeks and thinking of purchasing a stool that I can sit with my...

Hi, I spend most of my time on nails but looking for some hair reassurance today if anyone can help? I had micro ring extensions at the weekend and right now I hate them and want them out. They are hurting a bit in the night and when I press my head, but I'm told this is normal and will...

I'm getting so fed up now as I just cannot come up with a name. I know it's ridiculous but I've been at it weeks and losing the will to live!

Hi, Has anyone done this course before? I can do shellac etc but would be nice to have mani and pedi treatments in time for summer. Salon services currently have vat free on courses, but I wondered if the course is any good. A day seems short for both mani and pedi. Thanks

I ordered it from Rainbow Connections after seeing people rave about it. After trying it yesterday it just won't pick up like my cheapy eBay stamper! I haven't primed it as I read you didn't need to with it so I don't want to damage it just yet. Any ideas?

I bought a table from ikea (glasholm) just to get some experience after training last month. But I am finding I bash knees with the client. Is my table to narrow?! Can't imagine stretch across anything wider!

I've asked about registering etc. before and found people to have been very helpful. But I am still confused by trademarked names. The name I want comes up a few times in the IPO list but none seem to relate to nails. I don't want to go in head first and get fined for using a TM, but I've no...

I trained recently and do want to work from home on a part time basis offering shellac but not for around another 10 week. I am aiming to have around 30ish colours by then, perhaps more as I feel I want to offer a good choice. However, I can't help thinking I should be waiting until I have...

Hi, I'm trained in shellac and want to try Gelish on myself. Step by steps and videos are telling me different things - can anyone confirm? Once you've cured the foundation coat, do you brush over it with a dry gel brush or not? Thanks

I've just realised that one of my receipts for a purchase of shellac has gone missing. Is it likely that insurance will be invalidated if I can't prove purchase (if there was a claim against me of course). I know the answer is to check with them, but thought it was worth an ask first.

Do you have to register a business name with companies house when setting up a home salon or just yourself with hmrc? Thanks x