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  1. Kari123

    Newly trained

    Hi I did my lash training 4 days ago and am feeling pretty deflated already. My sister was my model but it came to light she had extremely sensitive eyes and ended up with really red watery eyes during treatment. Only got half a set on one eye and trainer advised to leave the eye due yo red it...
  2. Kari123

    Qualified beauty therapist wasting qualification

    Hi I am qualified in levels 2 and 3 in beauty therapy. I finished my last course 2 years in June. However since qualifying I've barely done any thing with my qualifications. I struggle with depression and anxiety and my confidence is non existant. I do family as the odd friend of the family...
  3. Kari123

    Eyelash extension course

    Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I am looking to book a classic eyelash extension course and looking to further training onto Russian volume further down the line. I have narrowed it down to flirties or Nouveau lashes. Can anyone advice if they have done either course. I have heard brilliant...
  4. Kari123

    Starting from the beginning

    Hi I fully qualified in beauty therapy level 2 June 2016 and went on to study level 3 which is currently doing and qualify for that in June 2017. I am looking to go mobile to fit in around my children but am not getting enough clients for level 2 treatments just pretty much friends and family...
  5. Kari123

    OPI GelColor removal trouble

    Hi I was wondering if Someone could help me or give me some advise with regards to removal of OPI GelColor. I was taught to use expert touch remover with the expert touch removal wraps. I buff the top coat off the gels then saturate the pad on the removal wraps wrap the fingers and wrap the...
  6. Kari123

    Green tan, mortified!

    Hi I'm after some advice. I'm newly qualified therapist and done a handful of spray tans on family and friends since my training. I've gone to do 3 clients today (2 new) and upon pouring solution into the cup I looks green. I tried shaking bottles and even stirring it in the cup I thought it may...
  7. Kari123

    OPI GelColor timings

    Hi I did an OPI GelColor course in April 2016 along with my level 2 beauty therapy course. (Currently studying level 3). Took me a little while to collect my kit due to the cost so didn't really start practicing until around September time. Was just doing my mum, sister and nail pops. Did...
  8. Kari123

    Newly qualified - advice from therapists or salon owners please

    Hi There i an a level 2 qualified beauty therapist. I qualified June 2016 and am now studying level 3 and qualify in June this year. I am starting to look into jobs etc but a lot of positions require someone with a number of years experience. Obviously I am unable to gain experience without...
  9. Kari123

    Polish application help

    Hi I've recently completed a beauty therapy course as an adult student. I loved every minute of it. However I haven't gone out straight onto clients yet just been doing treatments on friends and family. I am starting to doubt myself and don't know wether I'll ever have the confidence and feel my...
  10. Kari123

    Recommended course please

    Hi there I've completed a vtct beauty therapy level 2 course and also an OPI GelColour course. I am looking to further my training and want to learn how to do nail sculptures and nail art? Can anyone recommend a course as there's so many out there I don't know where to start. Do I need to learn...
  11. Kari123

    OPI GelColour

    Hi I've recently trained in the OPI GelColour system and slowly been buying my kit. I initially went with OPI as its a higher end brand even though it's expensive thought the quality would be worth it. However I'm finding that the clients I've done so far are all requesting bright neon colours...
  12. Kari123

    Ouch! Microplane colossal rasp

    Hi I've just brought the Microplane colossal rasp from using the cheap foot files. I've used it on myself before I use on a client but I e literally take. My skin off so feet are now red raw in areas although I was gentle. What am I doing wrong? Don't wana use it on myself again let alone a...
  13. Kari123

    Feeling deflated

    I am fairly new to tanning and have only done 5-6 away from my college training but my tans are never perfect and I feel like I shouldnt even bother anymore. I apply barrier cream to hands, feet, elbows and knees like I was taught. And used a tan removal wipe for the palms of the hands just in...
  14. Kari123

    Maxi Mist TNT gun problems

    Hi there I'm new to tanning have done around my sixth spray tan tonight but had a bit of trouble with my gun. Even though I'd tightened the holder as tight as I could it seemed to be leaking through. Like I said I'm new to all this so unsure what would cause it. It made me doubt myself don't...
  15. Kari123

    Foot rasp recommendation needed!

    Hi Guys Can anyone recommend a decent professional pedicure callus rasp? I've had the cheap plastic handle type in my college kit but I used it on someone the other day who has quite bad dry skin on there feet. However when I used it it snapped in two (luckily it was only my mum and not a...
  16. Kari123

    Hive Options 1000cc wax pot query

    Hi never posted on here before so hope I'm doing it right. I was wondering if someone could help me I'm new to beauty and have just brought the Hive Options 1000cc Wax Pot. I am planning to go mobile when I qualify (in 5 weeks). However I seem to be having a problem with the lid locking in...
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