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  1. missvain

    Hawaii Nail Technician License

    Hello =) Does anyone have information obtaining a nail technician license to work in hawaii? I have ezflow master educator certificate. Can I get some exemptions from the course, or do I have to take a full course from the beginning? And is it a different certificate if I'd like to teach...
  2. missvain

    *** The official secret santa has been ***

    THANK YOU SALS!!!! I LOVE LOVE MY PRESSIE :) i got this cute collectable which lights up when there's music, and lovely "eggs" haha.. yummy! Merry christmas to you too :hug:
  3. missvain

    Asked for help, then abused.

    gosh, how rude, and impatient! she sounds like she is under a lot of stress too :P I don't think you did anything wrong, you were simply giving your client full attention. i think that lady was being very unreasonable! Don't let her upset you, its not worth it, and you already explained the...
  4. missvain

    Visiting London

    The close up image of the gorilla on London zoo homepage gave me a shock! hee hee.. How late do the shops and restaurants stay open until? And where do you think would be a good bustling lively area to stay in? Sorry to ask so many questions!
  5. missvain

    Visiting London

    heheh, I can't wait to go.. If i had only 10 days to spare, what are the absolutely absolutely *MUST SEE & DO* places & activities? Oh dear, I hope this question isn't too tough to answer! :)
  6. missvain

    Visiting London

    Hi there fellow geeks :D I am hoping to save enough $$ so that I can visit London and Paris early 2008. I was wondering - how many days do you think I need to explore London? And if there are any interesting places not usually found in tourist guide books, I'd love to know too. Thank you!!
  7. missvain

    Shape of brush & monomer liquid

    I mostly use 508, don't use the 308 (also size 8) very often. I'm still in the process of getting used to 308. But here's what I find different about the 308 compared to 508: Both brushes are size 8. The 308 is round, whereas 508 is oval. So you''ll notice that the 308 definitely picks up more...
  8. missvain

    Toenails, to buff or not to buff?

    I offer my clients a choice to either choose polish or have their nails bare and buffed to a high shine. The option to buff was added for 2 types of customers: 1. Gentlemen (99.99% would not want polish on their nails obviously :)) 2. Ladies who just want clean shiny nails (Buffing helps seal...
  9. missvain

    more experience

    IMO, I think going for a one to one training session with a good trainer is the best route. Unless you're sure that the particular salon is gonna be teaching you the right thing :) I may not have had much salon experience before I opened my salon, but I was privileged enough to have trained with...
  10. missvain

    Latest advertisement.....

    i love your tagline "Not all nails are created equally". How true!
  11. missvain

    ERICA MT2O or KUPA 3000?

    I've heard rave reviews for Erica MT20, although I don't use an efile. But I'd like to explore the option of using an efile too. And as advised already by other geeks, do make sure you receive proper training to handle your efile properly :)
  12. missvain

    Question of timing!

    Guilty as charged! :) I don't think I can stop myself from talking :eek:, but I should make sure my hands are working at all times, and maybe I will be faster. hahah.
  13. missvain

    By accident or design?

    The story of MissVain The first time i had my nails done it was a french acrylic sculpture. I was 18 and studying in canada. Didn't have a clue about manicures, pedicures or anything about nails except pink & red polish, nail file and nail clipper. Haha. i am from a multimedia background. I...
  14. missvain

    Winners - Salon Nail Competition

    Congratulations! Very beautiful nails indeed! well done!!
  15. missvain

    i got rid of the air bubbles!!!

    Great to hear you found a product that works for you! good luck :)
  16. missvain

    Shape of brush & monomer liquid

    Yup, my ezflow size 8 round brush (ezflow 308 brush) holds more monomer than my ezflow size 8 oval (ezflow 508 brush). Both of them are excellent brushes - I absolutely love them!
  17. missvain

    Pricing wars

    you're very welcome, and all the best in your new business :)
  18. missvain

    Pricing wars

    Or you may consider telling clients that 28 is a special introductory offer, since they've never tried your service and that in 3 months time, the price will revert to your original price, which is 35 :) This way, they see your regular price as 35, not 28 - so when you do charge 35, it will not...
  19. missvain

    Renting space...your thoughts and ideas (by tomorrow 9am please :-) )

    when your business picks up, will you be hiring another technician? if so, you may want to know in advance if they are ok with that, and the implications in terms of cost to your business. also whether the arrangement is that you are nail tech working as part of the salon (i.e. marketing...
  20. missvain

    Which nail dryer do you recommend?

    I use opi drip dry, fast and efficient and conditioning too. Decided to do away with bulky hand dryers which clients also sometimes knock their nails against (!!!!). Just a drop on each nail after top coat application, they wait about 5 minutes and that's it! i may try solar speed spray too...
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