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Hi, I use a complete hybrid gel polish system, base, top, lamp, remover, everything and must say that the gel polish usually removes very nicely without the need for any harsh scraping. But today I had a complete nightmare I had to soak for ages keep checking and was left with the really hard...

I wonder if anyone can help, I currently use clippers and scissors to cut toenails, but not completely happy with the results. I also struggle with the nail is a bit thicker. Can anyone recommend any sort of angled clipper that is good for cutting toenails. Thanks in advance x

Morning I don’t have that many clients, so when people say ‘what is everyone asking for at the moment’ I just think “erm, I don’t really know!’ I only do gel and my customers tend to be middle aged, I just wondered whether anyone could recommend any good Pinterest or utube people to follow for...

Hi, anyone around atm....got this client in front of me just wondering whether to apply gel polish or whether I shed refer her to the docs or chemist

Hi, I’m feeling at a bit of a loss on how to build returning clients or generate add in sales. I am not a natural sales person and worry about appearing pushy...I don’t really know what to say. Has anyone got any advice about how to develop this skill? Thanks all

Morning all :) A potential client has sent me a photograph of her nails, saying that she has had acrylics for a long time, and could I help her to grow her nails using gel. I was planning on replying to say that it would require regular appointments (at least three weekly). I currently use ink...

I have read about this recently and am curious. Has anyone used this..does it work as advertised ? It sounds great!

Hello, I wondered if anyone could take a look at this pic..please ignore the polish, I hadn’t finished applying. I had completed usual prep which included pushing back the eponychium whilst removing cuticle from the nail plate. My question is...would you have used nippers and removed the excess...

Hello there, how do you clean your metal tools and also nail files/buffers between clients if you have two back-to-back appointments? I currently use spray disinfectant...is this enough? Thank you x

Hi, Just wondered if anyone has experience of this brand. I bought a few bottles on impulse...there were nice colours and I like the smaller bottles because I haven’t got many customers yet! The instructions say 60 sec cure in an 18W lamp but mine is Ink London 48W. Would I reduce the time to 30...

Hi, could anyone tell me the best place to buy the nails that fit the practice flexi finger? Many thanks x

Hi, A new client had an identical issue with both big toes but no other nail. I’ve enclosed a photo, wondering if anyone can shed any light on this. The bottom quarter of the nail looks perfectly healthy, and the other three quarters looks like it has an extra layer to it... as if something is...

Hi! I am not yet used to the manicure position...two hours and my back is killing me lol. I wondered what people found best to sit on / for the client to sit on. I found this on the internet ( pic below) does anyone use one for manicures?

Hi, I am practicing with gel and have noticed that sometimes I end up with a little lump (see pic) on an otherwise smooth nail. Suppose this could be dust or an air bubble. If I notice this after curing is there a way to smooth it without ruining the rest of the polish or do I have to remove it...

Hi, I had a client yesterday in her 80s who was unable to keep her hands still. The biggest problem really was that as well as this she constantly pressed her fingers together and sort of on top of each other. I realise now that the standard manicure procedure that I followed was not very...

I have the opportunity to practice on a group of lovely ladies age range 60 to 90. They want a clear or pale pastel finish and I’m going to do varnish rather than gel...some of their nails are soft and split easily and have prominent ridges. Can anyone recommend the best varnish to use...

hi, I need to buy a desk light for manicures, I can’t see well enough without one but not really sure what to get. Are any worse / better for your eyes and do any lights affect gel polish while it is being applied I.e. start curing it before it goes under the curing lamp? Many thanks for any...

Hi everyone, I’m quite new to nails and have just purchased a Blue Sky starter kit..lamp, couple yo colours, base and top coat and prep and polish wipe / polish remover. I’m not overly keen on the polish and have read a lot here about Ink London...the colours look amazing and I’m excited to try...

Hi, I’m very new to nails, and practicing on friends and family at the moment. I don’t know if anyone can help with this, but I have been following u-tube videos to create an ombré effect using polish (ciaté) and a small cosmetic sponge (bought in a pack from primark). I am using a...