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    Chinese Nails HELP!!

    “Not JUST because of their nationality” and “it’s ALSO down to them being unhygienic” WOW! What you should have said “it’s NOT because of their nationality” it’s because they are unhygienic.
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    Global keratin the best?

    Hi Iv used gk the best keratin treatment a few times with good results. I have a client with bleach highlights and very curly hair.... she loved it as it straightened her hair. When I told my friend this she said it’s not a straightner is just a smoother.... but I have read it’s a straightner...
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    What best lightner for open air balayage?

    Hi what the best product lightners for doing bayalage? Want somthing that will lift well and stay moist and not dry out and stop working.
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    Ready mixed hair toners?

    Hi so I’m wondering about toners... when I watch these fantastic hair colour transformations on Facebook or YouTube they squirt Toners on at the basin or in a mouse form. Where can u get these and what brand does them? They look so easy and straightforward. I’d like not to have to mix my...
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    Global Keratin treatment

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    Global Keratin treatment

    Hi I’m getting the global Keritin treatment to offer my clients. I have no idea what to charge, wondering what other people charge for this service? I’m in Leicestershire.
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    Mobile card machines

    I have a small room/salon... good client base who most I know very well. Unfortunately I can only accept cash as I have no signal wifi... I only work part time in an old converted stable that's joined on to my parents pub. My prices are very reasonable so I'm quite busy. I don't want to have...
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    Salon advice needed!

    I have a salon room with only 2 stations.. I converted an old stable joined onto my parents pub. I only work by appointment as I don't get walk ins as it's not got the foot fall...my clients know how I work and I have a good reputation. Anyway I have a girl who wants to rent a chair off me 3...
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    Late payers!

    This morning I sent her a text asking her to pay today as my bills go out tomorrow...I got a reply "yes" no oh I'm really sorry I forgot... it's almost like "oh if I have to" she blooming loved her hair as well!! I have some clients who give me a way to big tip cos they are always so happy and...
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    Late payers!

    I know I should, it's just hard as I hate any awkwardness. My salon its a small room and only me there so it's so personal.... I would have no problem if I had staff... I'd let them deal with it haha! I'm such a whimp! I think they think of me as a friend so they can do this ( although I...
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    Late payers!

    Just a little rant here, I have a few clients, who I have done for years... I have a good relationship with all of them and have a laugh or talk to them about anything... however they pay by bank transfer, but every time I have to text them to remind them. I hate doing it but it happens a lot, I...
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    Hair extension pricing advice

    Ok thanks what if a client wants just some micro ring just round the side to thicken up breakage where she's been overly straiting... as that wouldn't take as long would it. X
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    Hair extension pricing advice

    I'm going to doing micro rings and tape in method in salon I have no idea of pricing what do others charge? Do u charge a hourly rate???
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    Unqualified mobile colourist

    very true!
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    Unqualified mobile colourist

    My friend came to me asking what I would do so she could tell her, i told my friend I would rectify it myself but she said she feels akward as this girl gets really funny and she sees her socially aswell. So I gave it to my friend so she wouldn't piss it up again! No she's not doing patch tests...
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    Unqualified mobile colourist

    So glad someone agrees... It's been really Peeing me off as my friend wants to come to me but doesn't dare leave this girl as she a friend and can get moody!! Just can't believe she picking holes in my advise, she's not even qualified!!! I was at collage 20 yrs ago got paid £40 a week. Worked...
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    Unqualified mobile colourist

    So little rant tonight. I used to work with somone who started out washing hair progressed to colourist... (She did it for about 5-6 years) Never went to college just learned on the job. (I know that's the best way to learn, but still think you need some theory aswell) I worked for years and...
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    Hard work clients

    Her hair looks beautiful, a real pro job... ( I was slightly envious) don't doubt yourself, that's a really lovely job! We all get clients like this, I have one at the moment that likes to make me feel guilty for making money... She likes a reduced rate for everything... And never appreciates...
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    Hard work clients

    No way totally agree with above comments, colour will fade even with a good colour shampoo but quicker with a cheap nasty one. It's a month after, if it was a week then maybe but no way after a month. Colour looks amazing! X
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    Salon prices

    Didn't even think of that... Thanks. Even if it doesn't touch the scalp? Well that's my get out clause now, don't want to do it anyway as I'm not putting my work into something that is seen as a cheap favor.
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