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  1. Amanda-43

    Self employed beauty therapist

    I thought as much. I thought about invoicing for the times I am there, minimum wage
  2. Amanda-43

    Self employed beauty therapist

    Hi ladies. Can I ask a bit of advice please. I have just been offered to work self employed on set days at a salon, 50% and a small charge for using their stock. She wants me to invoice for the treatments I do, the question is do I also charge for my time being there as some days I probably...
  3. Amanda-43

    Anxiety stopping me getting employed

    Hi ladies, Does anyone else have anxiety that makes it really difficult to do trade tests? I have been to numerous tests that I just mess up because I am so anxious and my hands shake, I have been told I can't apply polish or gel that I dab the polish on, I use the 3 stroke like I was taught...
  4. Amanda-43

    Level 2 beauty, no experience for employers

    Hi there all. I am just about to qualify in level 2 beauty. I have a year experience doing acrylics gel extensions gel polish nail art, I have passed everything to a high standard and have 100% pass with my nails. Been for interview after interview trades tests and no job offer. One said they...
  5. Amanda-43

    Opening home salon

    Hi everyone I would appreciate any help or advice for opening a room in my home to be done out as a beauty/nail salon. It will be my down stairs living room with access to downstairs toilet and dvd's for clients children to watch. Can I put a board outside and put a salon name outside etc...
  6. Amanda-43

    A Board?

    Hi Hannah These are on eBay advertising board.
  7. Amanda-43

    Leicestershire beauty room wanted to rent

    Hi i'm looking for a room to rent in salon/hairetc. Nails for now to offer beauty/holistic treatments in Jan 2017. Thanks x
  8. Amanda-43

    Self employed in salon

    Hi geeks, Does anyone rent a space in a salon ? I have been offered £30 a day with my own supplies. I wanted to check if this seemed a fair deal. Has anyone tried the groupon offer route to gain customers? Ax
  9. Amanda-43

    Horizontal ridges

    Not horizontal..vertigal along the length of the nail. Sorry guys
  10. Amanda-43

    Horizontal ridges

    Hi geeks I have a client with vertigal ridges and was wondering which overlay would work best acrylic or gel to build extensions ? Anyone had experience or ideas would be appreciated. X
  11. Amanda-43

    My first sculpted fade on a client

    Thank you girls, that nsi pink looks really nice. Will have to give that a go. X
  12. Amanda-43

    Efile-people's opinions?

    I would go for it, i have never looked back. Smoother finish faster etc but make sure it is at least 3000rpm otherwise it won't be powerful enough x
  13. Amanda-43

    My boss hates me

    They need a reason not just disipline you. What is the reason ask her, ask her why she is unprofessional and ask her why she treats you with such disrepect. Sometimes bosses like to make you feel not good enough so they can keep your confidence and pay low. As management she has a duty to...
  14. Amanda-43

    My first sculpted fade on a client

    Hi ladies I done my first sculpt french fade on a client today, does anyone have any suggestions for a stronger/opaque pink acrylic powder please?
  15. Amanda-43

    Off acrylic shopping today, need a few tips!

    Hi Hannah I have just got my acrylic perfected and found The edge brand the best and easy to work with, you can buy the whole set. A good efile with at least 3000rpm helps to smooth the acrylic after application. The most important thing is nail prep the acrylic once on can be sorted out. X
  16. Amanda-43

    Acrylic nail came off after a week

    Thank you for replying girls. I do offer free to gain experience and make it clear to clients. I finished training in May this year through Essential nails so i still see myself as still a learner even though qualified so it would be good to practice on guinea pigs and offer foc
  17. Amanda-43

    Acrylic nail came off after a week

    New to nails and was wondering if one nail after a week coming off should be charged to reapply new or offer free. I have been doing free acrylics to gain experience and a lady just lost one. Probably not good enough prep work but at least i get to find out and improve as they can't really...
  18. Amanda-43

    The Training Room

    I have been trying other companies but all too far. Training room in Nottingham was the closest to me. Otherwise Birmingham with another company doing beauty level 2&3. Interserve is the name of that one. Depends which is closer for you? Not sure if they do nail training.
  19. Amanda-43

    The Training Room

    Hi there. I am due to start beauty therapy next month and they have been very helpful and easy to deal with.
  20. Amanda-43

    Essential Nails Complete Nail Technician course

    I have completed acrylic, gel polish, maintaining nails, gel polish nail art and found all to be good value as all materials included. The hand trainer comes in handy to practice and try new things out, i would just say make sure you practice as much on real models as plastic and real nails are...
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