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    Layers from front to back diagonal??

    Hi all you hair experts! I once had a fantastic cut, where the stylist layered my hair by starting at the front of my head and cutting right across to the opposite side at the back. The layers were amazing and complimented my face. Now the stylist has left the salon and i dont know how to...
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    the best colour professional Shampoo & cond

    Thanks tracy thats fantastic advice!!! xxxxxxxxxx
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    the best colour professional Shampoo & cond

    I would give my proffessional opinion and advice to try and help like everyone else.
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    the best colour professional Shampoo & cond

    Hi I have my hair proffessionaly coloured with a permanent, warm violet/red and use colour protect Clynol shampoo & conditioner but find it makes my hair a bit dry. Could you hair pro's reccommend a quality colour protect shampoo & conditioner that is also quite moisturising? xx
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    Nsi Balance geeks!

    Hi I have not yet used sheer pink but i use Builder blush and it hides nail biter sins quite well. xx
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    Nsi Attractions Acrylics

    i too use the NSI atraction, i use to experience probs with lifting but not now with this one! xx
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    own nails

    I do my own too, i find using UV Gel on myself is easier than L&p. xx
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    my 1st post, need general advice about starting new career as nail tech

    Hi Nicky Glad you are so eager to become a nail tech. I qaulified as a Nail tech last July and am still perfecting my l&p and learning loads- from this site! I was really miserable in my office job and loved nails/beauty etc. I thought i could just enrole on a 5 day intensive course (which i...
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    acrylic or gel

    I have just started using UV Gel but don't feel ready to offer it to clients yet as need more practice. My clients are very xcited about trying the UV Gel coz theyve only ever had L&P. If you tell your clients that you are offering something new! I find they excited and want to try...
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    What do you charge for replacement nails?

    I charge £3 for a repair and get 2 free with the rebalance. xx
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    Question for nsi users, please help!

    hi Not got to grips with custom blending yet but I like the Sheer pink in the attraction range, maybe worth giving NSI a quick ring and maybe they will send you a sample? Let us know what they say. xx
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    I need posters

    These have some gorgeous posters, they were at the G-Mex last year. xx www.1stleisurepromotions.com
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    What makes you fab

    I too think it is conversation and rapor with clients. I make them feel at ease and comfortable, make them a bru and get chatting but always make sure they are happy with my work. I also don't slate other salons even if my clients do! that would put me off if i was a client. I like to do...
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    Disillusioned with the state of the Nail Industry? - here's one for us ALL to debate!

    This thread sure makes the cogs go round. I am slowly growing my business and am getting peeved with the amount of people that think if one nail tech/salon is crap then so am I! You don'y think that about hair salons or clothes shops etc do you? No only are us techs trying to work hard to...
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    Question re natural nail C Curves

    I use to be a nail biter so each of my nails c-curve all differ, it's not really that noticable though. xxx
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    Nail Art

    i enjoy doing nail art coz i like to PLAY! It's not always for everyone though. Some ideas i make up by experimenting and others i look in the nail magazines and on here. Have a look at the critiques corner and you will find some amazing art that these geeks have done. If you don't feel...
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    Advice re training in Yorkshire

    NSI do beauty courses aswell as nail courses and they are based in Wakefield. Diane at Above beauty training do facials, nails, waxing, indian head massage etc to (very good prices), shes in the yellow pages and based in Sheffield. pm me if you need more details xxx
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    I need a strong overlay to play my guitar.

    You could have UV Gel, i love this as a natural overlay.
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    Any tips for paint on white?

    brill! That's helped me loadz too. xx
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    first complaint

    DO NOT GIVE HER REFUND!!! If this was me then i would forget her all together, i wouldn't even bother having a look at them. She is trying to get a freebie! and she has probably tried it before. If the client is happy with your work there and then, she pays and walks out the door then she...
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