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Has anybody noticed the quality of CND to be going seriously downhill. The files here in Canada have become so cheap they don't even last 1 service. They removed the logo from the hot shot file which is why I purchased them in the first place and now combined with the low quality of the files I...

Hello. I am moving to either one of those provinces within the next few months as I am a military wife. I own a salon and work from home here in Canada and was hoping I could connect with a few ladies that live in either of those provinces to help me with my transition of getting to know the...

This possible client just sent me this photo of her hands and said she normally gets acrylic however I don't carry L&P. I'm trying to figure out if it's even worth sculpting a set of gel on her knowing that she possibly may bite and or having it come off on its own since her nails beds are sp...

Hello everybody so I am having a bit of a doozy here because I recently bought a ton of swarvoski crystals and I have been securing them to the top of my finish nails using IBD's no wipe top coat. They seem to really last on myself however the past two clients I have done they keep popping off...

Hi everybody I belong to another nails support group that has been extremely helpful however I often see a lot of confusion regarding nail damage and some of the technicians are really promoting and pushing on their clients taking prenatal vitamins whereas when I see nail damage on my clients ...

, Hello everyone, I AM TRAINED AND CERT in CND Shellac and Brisa Gel. I have a client that has VERY SMALL Nail beds. She has come to see me twice and both times within a few days of having her nails done she has had them pop off like a bad press on. I am so embarassed and really stumped why...

Hello everybody. I have been getting a lot of request to remove acrylic from a local salon that has been selling people "powder gel" So I was wondering if I should remove the acrylic and start fresh with the gel set or just rebalance the enhancement using Brisa gel so we can grow out the...

Hi everybody I'm from Canada I own a homebase nail salon which is been doing really good however I'm not sure what to charge or what everybody thinks these nails are worth? It is gel and shellac.

Hello, a new client just message me with a photo of her torn fingernail. we originally were going to be putting CND shellac on But she just asked if I could put a tip on to cover that up and use Brisa Gel instead. I actually don't know what the best route of plan is so I would love some input...

Hello. I just ordered and received entity soak off builder gel which is LED and UV compatible. I have their other Gel as well but wanted this one for special occasions and one time applications however I can't find anywhere how long it actually takes to soak off.

Hello, So I have been getting a lot of inquiries for people wanting to try shellac but say that they have very dry or very soft Bendy nails which I know will affect the way the product will wear and how long it will last. From everybody's experience what would you say would be the issues with...

Hello everyone I have a client that has gone a week wearing shellac and now the free edge has started to chip,peel on two of her fingers now I'm wondering if it was my prep or if I didn't seal the free edge well enough or if it's simply from all the hand sanitizer she's been using. now I offered...

Hello, i currently have over 40 colours of shellac. I am thinking of bringing cuccio vanner in as a second brand because it cost half of what cnd cost and you get twice as much so i was wondering if that will be reflected in to the quality of the product. Does it last as long as cnd? Is it...

Hey everyone. So this is my clients hands and she claims this is caused from chemicals and the dry air but i am actually concerned. Her index finger looks like its a tooth mark ? what does everyone think ? I know she is a nail bitter which is obvious by her nail beds but i mean her broken skin...

Hello, Just a quick question while my baby is sleeping I am sitting here in just completed a set of extensions using Brisa and i am having a complete brain freeze as per my appalication steps. I just buffed my nails and not sure if it is necessary to apply the brisa top coat or the shellac...

Looking for advice on nails schools everybody has been too on the island. I'm moving to Victoria soon and want to further my training so I'm open to everyone's opinions. Thanks s bunch

Hello. So I live in Ontario and we don't need licenses to do nail enhancements. But this September I will be moving to Victoria since my husband is switching from army to navy and I know I will not be able to do nails there without going through the hoops and becoming licensed. Which honestly...

Hello. http://miragespa.ca/fully-qualified-nail-technician-course/ Has anybody heard of this course or know anybody that has done it ?

Hello. Im new here :) So this is my first post. I have been doing nails for awhile now and have really started getting in to the idea of encapsulated nails as per gel and acrylic but can't find any Canadian retailers that supply affordable jewels, glitter mixes, UV gels (not gelish, ppi...