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    center parcs

    hi there we have just booked 3 nights at sherwood forest center parcs and would like some tips on how to make our first trip a good one for anyone who has been. we are staying in a comfort plus lodge and have 3 children 2,3 and 4 any advice on activities? what to do what not to do? what to...
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    I wonder how many people who sign onto a nail tech course....

    actually end up being nail techs full or part time for any length of time? The reason I ask this is because there seems to be TONS of courses of varying lengths that people go on and then there are loads of nail tech stuff being sold on auction sites because people have not carried on doing...
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    Money saving tips for the house?

    Hi Geeks Thought I would start a thread and we could share some money saving ideas. I dunno about anyone else but my shopping bill has increased alot during the last few months - Tesco have just announced record profits - so what do you all do to save money? here's mine..... 1. Cook bulk...
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    what are the HOT colours for summer 2008?

    Hi Geeks Wondered what colours are going to be really popular this summer - especially for pedis? any ideas???? I have seen a lot of oranges, red colours around many thanks
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    who is exibiting at beauty show NEC?

    I can't seem to find a list of exact exhibitors? am i being thick?:irked:
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    Is it worth doing spray tanning as a mobile nail tech?

    Hi Geeks Have read a few posts on spray tanning through seach at the top but wanted some up to date opinions on whether it is worth my while on doing some spray tanning training? I work as a mobile nail tech part time and wondered an approximate (very) cost of setting up the spray tanning...
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    Have you ever had to give up on a client?

    Hi geeks I have been trained as a nail tech for 6 years this year, converting to CND L&P last year. I work p/t as a mobile tech and since using Creative have not had 1% of the lifting problems - until now - :green: I had one new client last week which i did as normal with all the rigid...
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    Anyone converted their garage to a home salon? pics wanted :)

    Hi Geeks Still thinking of working from home rather than mobile now. Have any of you converted your garage into a home salon ???? I would love to see some pics of how good it would look so I can be inspired. Also any hints or tips of how to go about this i.e what to do what not to do...
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    lift prone clients - cnd protocol? help please

    Hi Geeks - Firstly i use retention+ L&P I have always suffered from lifting but not so bad since switching to cnd and getting extra training. BUT I do want to try and eliminate it completely on myself (if pos) so have looked in the wonderful SS catalogue but I am a bit confused as they sell...
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    help needed... where is your home salon?

    Hi geeks I have been mobile for just over 12 months and mainly work evenings and occasionally weekends (have three small children) but i know once they are at school i will need to think about working more in the day and less at night (i have heard you mums turn into a taxi for all the after...
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    anyone got a touring caravan?

    Hi geeks At the end of last year we bought ourselves a 5 berth tourer (have three kids) and have now purchased a suitable towing vehicle..... :eek: anyone got any tips on towing or anywhere to go? many thanks xxxxxxxx
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    foot spa bag? carrier? for moblie tech

    Hi there I have searched on this site and through google/ ebay/ beauty sites and cannot find what i am looking for. what do you mobile techs use to carry your spa bath around in? I have been using the box it came in cause it had a carry handle but now its looking a bit battered. I would...
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    does anyone use latex gloves to perform a pedi??

    Hi there As a qualified nail tech i have never used latex gloves to perform a pedi - i do the usual soak feel, file exfoliate etc. anyway, i treated myself to a rather expensive pedi at a local salon a few weeks ago and was rather put off by the tech putting on these latex gloves, inspecting...
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    PopIts... skill loss or skill change for the tech?

    Hi firstly can i say that unfortunately i was unable to make it up to Leeds to see the launch of Popits but for those of you who know about them do you feel that as a tech it is a method that requires a DIFFERENT SKILL to the usual enhancement techniques? or LESS OF A SKILL? Look forward...
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    what polish will be "in" for Christmas 07?

    any ideas anyone? I did black French on mine last Christmas will silver nail art? Any ideas what colour/ specific polish will be in? nail art or no nail art? thanks geeks xxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Has anyone got a static caravan?

    Hi Geeks After considering a touring caravan we have decided against it due to the hard work involved with regards to having small children (3) We are thinking about getting a static caravan on the mid wales coast for our family (three very young children) Do any of you own one? owned one...
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    How to store a brush that has little use! please help!

    Hi Geeks I have searched and read many threads on here about brush storage! BUT! I only use my brush at MOST once a week (I dont have many enhancement clients at mo) Now I have shelled out a mini fortune on a Creative Master Series Pro Styler I dont want to wreck it. Now I know...
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    could you tell me how much you charge!

    Hi Geeks I have just converted (yeah I know it took a while) to Creative l&p Would be really grateful if you could pm me with how much you charge for: L&P P&W full sets? Rebalances? Solar Manicures? Many thanks as I think my prices need to go up - would really appreciate your help...
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    having problems getting creative products! help

    Hi geeks Is it just me or is there some sort of shortage at creative? I only qualified last week and am so impatient to get all my stuff......... ahhhhh So much is out of stock.......... any one else finding this at the mo? is it time of year or what? thanks xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    OMG I passed! now official Creative Converted!!!

    Hi all Just wanted to let you know i passed my l&p creative conversion course on Monday!!! Lovely cert came through this morning! OMG I am soooo excited! Best of all my nails have NO lifting after 4 days - totally unheard of for me - despite using different products! I LOVE CREATIVE TOO...
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