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    Tatty hair advice please

    I have the worlds most tatty hair. I have used all kinds of products but mainly Aveda. It seems to get really tangly when it’s even up in a bun. I’ve washed it tonight using a deep conditioning shampoo and conditioner with a treatment mask. I don’t scrub at the hair to knot it up and by time I’d...
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    INK London vs Gel bottle vs Calgel

    I’ve used INK London before and happy with the products. Looking to increase my kit! Excited. Wondering if I should stick with INK or try Gel bottle. However, I was having a chat with a friend tonight and she’s threw another option in and suggested calgel as a more holistic route! It’s what...
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    Pro V vs TS20 - know it’s been asked before but

    Hi Guys, looking to place an order with LA tan for either a Pro V or TS20. I’m just starting off but is it better to invest in the Pro V or will the TS20 suffice?! I’ve been humming and Harrington for ages and need to bite the bullet! Is the Pro V worth the £60 difference? Thanks for the much...
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    Car for mobile?

    Looking to take my beauty and make up kit mobile. Need to change my car in August and hoping to get a business lease. What do people have? I've been hankering after a merc slk since my 30th (so nearly 4 years) as I'm single and don't have kids. This probably isn't a practice idea! ‍♀️ So...
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    Uniform

    Hi ladies, does anyone do beauty and not wear a tradition salon uniform? I'm wanting to wear all black but was thinking of going for a black dress that's more "trendy" xxx
  6. J

    Caci and mobile

    Hi! I've been to see a lovely beauty room today with loads of potential but still want to offer some mobile work. Anyone use a caci machine or similar mobile? I was also looking at the opera mask or similar for mobile use. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated x
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    Starting out, going slowly

    Bit about my background. I have been a qualified make up artist since 2002 and done this freelance alongside working in retail as a manager. I left retail to start another career in private health as a manager and left that role after 1 year for a number of reasons including ill health and...
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    Location question

    Hi geeks, I am new to the beauty salon industry but have been in the cosmetics industry for 15 years. I am now in a position where I would like to set up my own salon and ideally take on staff. The treatments I'm trained in are: - Gel polish (doing cnd conversation soon) Luxury mani and pedi...
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    Location for business

    Hi geeks, I am new to the beauty salon industry but have been in the cosmetics industry for 15 years. I am now in a position where I would like to set up my own salon and ideally take on staff. The treatments I'm trained in are: - Gel polish (doing cnd conversation soon) Luxury mani and pedi...
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    Acrylic practice - L&P advice please

    Hi I'm in the middle of doing my l&p training. I've bought a practice hand (with moving joints etc) and was wondering should I use nsi like I intend to use or use a cheaper brand? Xxx
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    Bed advice?

    I'm setting up a home salon in a small room. What is the best bed? A flat salon bed or a chair/couch? Seen the attached but not sure what to get! X
  12. J

    Collagen lamp facials?

    What are people's thoughts on the collagen lamp facials? My friend has a machine her so and says he's great and really profitable! Any thoughts? X
  13. J

    Gel nails extensions

    Hey, just done day 1 of my gel extension course. Really found it frustrating and hard! The tutor said that it is normal to find it difficult. Any tips?! Am going to practice! Should I buy one of those practice hands? What systems do you recommend?! Also do you buy square and almond tips Xxx
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    Revlon Professional

    Hi, does anyone use revlon professional? X
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    Profitable treatments

    Hi, I'm new to the industry in terms of beauty treatments but do have over 10 years mua experience. I'm looking to do tan, gel and mua. However, was wondering what other treatments are the most profitable and also which are worth investing in. I am thinking either going mobile it also...
  16. J

    Gels or acrylic?

    Hi, I'm looking to go on either a gel or acrylic course. Which do you find most popular? I know I read on a thread about a product that had been brought out to compete against the nail bars that use MMS. What is this product? Thanks for taking the time to read and reply!!! X
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    INK London colours

    Hello, so I know ink London is popular. What colours have you used and love? What colours are a must for a kit? Any pics would be greatly appreciated! Just been on website and decided to check on here before ordering!!! X
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    Spray tan tent

    Hi, what's the best tent? Am I better to get a inflatable tent or a pop up? X
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