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  1. Paulamaula

    Calling all Pro V owners, should I buy?

    Hi, Can you give me a quick review on how you feel about your machine? I love the sleek look of the gun, how comfortable it looks to work with, its expensive, hence my research. All feedback very welcome. Thank you :)
  2. Paulamaula

    Wilde Pedique toe reconstruction price point?

    Hi everyone, I'm going to start adding toe reconstruction to my menu of services. It's a fantastic product for damaged/loss of nail. Some services are for 1 toe others every toe. I will finish off with a Pop of colour if required. It's not the most pleasant of jobs but somebody has to do it...
  3. Paulamaula

    No business since mid August

    My shellac business is the quietest since I began last October. Two of my regular ladies who were friends (our children are in school together) and who used to come every two weeks have totally stopped. It's like they went on holidays and it was the perfect reason to take a good break from...
  4. Paulamaula

    Do any of you do a quick file at end of gel polish?

    Hi all, Is it ok to give a small file after the gel polish process for a better finish or would it break the seal? Sometimes I see a ridge or uneven finish and I'm tempted to file it, but I'm thinking it might break the seal and that's prob not the best idea! Just want your advice xx
  5. Paulamaula

    What colour is this, please help?

    Hi everyone...please can you give me your interpretation of what colour this is?
  6. Paulamaula

    What am I doing wrong?

    Hey guys, this is my sisters hand, peeling from free edge every single time I do her nails. She uses her cuticle oil, pretty good to look after them. What could I be doing wrong ?
  7. Paulamaula

    How to achieve this silver glitter?

    Hi all, I'm a Gelish girl and I'm looking to do some glitter for Spring. What Gelish Base colour would I use with some added glitter? A silver base colour? Does it have to be Gelish? Can I use an ordinary polish with sparkle and Gelish top coat?
  8. Paulamaula

    Why does shrinkage happen with this 1 client?

    Hi everyone, can you help.. I have a lady and no matter what colour gel polish I put on her, the colour shrinks back a little at the free edge, I do the same process on everyone but it happens every time only with her. Should I maybe flash cure? I really want to get it right, she is a great...
  9. Paulamaula

    Help me find this hair colour, please

    Hi all, I'm a nail tech just popping over here to ask you for your guidance. I really love this colour, how can I explain to my hairdresser what it is x
  10. Paulamaula

    How to fill your diary? Help

    Hey everyone,happy Friday! So...I have clients coming, a few every week. But they leave without a booking for next time. So week to week I have no idea how busy or not I'm going to be. I sit and wait for texts to come in from them. I don't want to pressure people onto a time slot so I leave it...
  11. Paulamaula

    She's My Beauty & My Nightly Craving

    Hey all, I'm putting in an order for a few new colours next week, I love the two named above but past posts have not had great reviews, re application and fading. Do you know if this is still a problem? Any users with good results ? tia xx
  12. Paulamaula

    Calling all lefties, finger or hand rotation?

    Hey everyone, For gel polish application, do you rotate the finger or the whole hand?? Also do you start with pinky and finish with thumb? I feel i just cant get in properly on outdide side walls eapecially on the clients left hand. Im all over the place with my awkwardness Any tips or advice?
  13. Paulamaula

    Little triva!

    Look close!! She is human. Cheryl has chips too
  14. Paulamaula

    What am I doing wrong, disheartened

    Hi everyone, I could just cry. Trained in Sept and things are still not going right. I did 3 clients 2 days ago, 3 out of 3 have chipped. What the hell am i doing wrong. Trained with cnd but i stock both cnd and Gelish. Lamp is uv and new. I do the following: Prep Scrubfresh Ph bond...
  15. Paulamaula

    My first no show vent!

    Im really very new to this industry. Ive spent weeks working hard to get set up. Business is slow, mainly a few family right now. I have sent out business cards and advertised on Fb. Nothing much from either. I must not loose hope! From the fb ad i had a girl book in for this evening for her...
  16. Paulamaula

    If I buy crystal efile will other bits fit?

    Calling all efile users are bits specific to the make of drill or dan you add others ?
  17. Paulamaula

    Buffing with Gelish?

    Hi, Question 1 Do you buff the natural nail lightly during prep? (If nothing on them ) If removing gel polish do you buff shine off prior to soak? Im a newbie x tia
  18. Paulamaula

    Hot Rod Red discontinued-what's the next best colour?

    Hi all, Hot rod red no longer in stock, any ideas on what to replace it with?
  19. Paulamaula

    Noticed smudge at the end of service

    Hi everyone, So today i did my first real customer at the end of service when topcoat was cured that the lady must have hit her nail of something somewhere in the process and i missed it. I was really nervous! Anyways what should i have done? Foil remove start again? Buffed down and gone colour...
  20. Paulamaula

    If you could only buy 5 Gelish colours, what would they be?

    Hey everyone, Im interested in stocking more that CND Shellac. Im considering trying some Gelish on my Friends and family. Im in start up mode. If you could buy 5 colours right now, what would they be. TIA xxx
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