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If they use Redken Shades EQ that's not completely semi-permanent it's a Semi-permanent, just meaning it lasts a bit longer and penetrates the hair. Also your color may not last long because first semi/semi permanent won't cover your grey at all. Not sure if that's what they use in your...

OMG! So even though I've already been exposed to the allergy, I need to take the acrylics I have on off? Is it alright to use acetone, like I have always used to remove these?

Thank you, I did make an Appt with my Dr. I see her tomorrow. I figured that I what I need to do. I also was wondering if any of the nail Techs have seen this before?

Hi, I'm a licenced Cosmetologist"30+yrs" Throughout my career I've had acrylic nails, for the last year I've done my own full sets/fills. Sometimes I'll see my nail tech, have her put a new set on, then I'll do my own fills. I have used all types of Monomers/powders and Never have I had any...

OMG, it's been so long since I was in School I forgot about Bead Practicing sheets. I was also an instructor back in 1998-2000 I taught the Nail Tech class for a year and I had my students work on their bead sheet for at least 20min each class. It's really helpful to practice getting that...

I like CND, and Tammy Taylor these have been industry favs for quite sometime now. From nail Techs, I hear very good things about these two. And they are very user friendly, not complicated at all.

I'm a licensed Cosmetologist 30 yrs. I usually get a full set of acrylic nails then do my own fills. But I actually have been doing my own sets lately because of finances. My problem is on my right hand (dominate, done by my non dominate hand) the nails are always noticeable shorter and how can...

I'm saddened to hear about your struggles. Our indestry just like restaurants and tattoo parlors have been hit hard by the Pandemic. I think it's more than other industries, since these work in such close proximity with people. Have you tried giving your regulars a discount? I know its not an...

Oh I like that trick. I'm going to try that. I never even thought of using that. I'm going on 30yrs as a licenced Cosmetologist. I always love learning something new. Thanks for sharing your advice

Orange wood stick! Perfect tool for its size. You can utilize a very small amount of wax without worrying. You can find them at any beauty supply store. Nail Techs use them, they are basically a cuticle pusher but in wood instead of the usual metal. It's a small round stick that's flat on one...

Gotcha, sorry I didn't see that in the rules, but it makes complete sense!

Thank you so much for your encouraging reply. You totally understand me. I really love being cosmetologist. I knew at the age of 16 this is what I wanted to do. My mom would say I chose my career at an even younger age, when I would cut my barbies hair and dye it with food coloring!! Lol!! I...

Wow has the cosmetology industry changed since I was a new inexperienced cosmetologist 28 yrs ago. With social media, and pintresed Salons over the last 25 yrs are not packing them in like we used to. Along with beauty supply stores and every hair color, nail and beauty do-it-yourself videos the...

You should look up product diversion, inform your customers about these un-licenced retailers selling counterfeit products and the mark-up can be up to 15% above what you sell it for. As stylist we are hair dr's we know what works best for our customers and that crap is not!! I inform all my...

If you make it a rule in your shop and every employee is aware of it then the rule needs to be followed. If you have a shop phone then your staff needs to give out that number to whom ever needs to contact them if there is an emergency . I have noticed that cell phones have become a huge issue...

Hi there I have read several posts and the reason I signed up because if anyone would understand what I'm going through would be other stylists. I have been in the industry for 28yrs, and I'm at a crossroads. Struggling with whether or not to leave the industry. I really love being a stylist but...