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    Lash sizes to buy

    I’m starting out with lash extensions again after being nervous the first time. (Personally don’t think I was prepared enough with the correct equipment which stressed me out) Anyways, I will be using lashbase products and wondering what sizes would be best to buy to start out and can build from.?
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    Loose glitter over The Manicure Company gel not working

    I’ve tried to add loose glitter from A&A onto the manicure company gels but it’s just working! I put it on the colour coat after curing but it’s not sticky enough! I’m not really sure what other product to use. I’ve put a top coat on after the colour and put it on the tacky layer of that which...
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    How to put “no refund” politely

    I have recently switched brands and I use the entire The Manicure Company hard gel collection including lamp. Client wanted v long extensions which would already make them less stronger. She knew I was testing a new brand which was why they were cheaper. Her nails also were not in the best...
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    Gel polish brands

    I am in the process of moving away from CND j just think there is many other cheaper options out there that are just as good. I’ve dwindled them down to two companies The Manicure Company and Ink London. Has anyone used these and got any feedback on them both? For gel polish/ hard gel/...
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    Moving away from extensions

    Hi everyone. I’m currently trained in gel extensions and gel nails. I’m not really enjoying working with hard gel I just can’t get the shape right! Does any think L&P ( acrylic) is easier to work with then hard gel? I’m also trained in eyelash extensions and wondering how long it took for...
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    Leaflet recommendation?

    Hello everyone. Just looking for any recommendation to print leaflets. Was thinking of getting a printer and doing it myself but not sure if they would look rubbish. Any cheap website recommendations would be great :)
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    CND over IBD hard gel

    Hey! Was just wondering if there is any other way to get a perfect finish on the gel before shellac application. I cure my apex layer and then file to correct neat shape but I sometimes when I add the shellac on top it doesn’t go over the groves as it does with a normal nail. Which is of...
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    Hard gel IBD bumpy

    Hello, I have just changed to ibd hard gel and I think I know where I’m going wrong but just wanted some advice. My gel extensions seem bumpy and the egdes around the cuticle aren’t seem less. I think my first problem is being too heavy handed with the gel and not filing the smile line enough...
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    Working without qualifications

    Hello everyone I apologise iF this sounds like a stupid question. But I am trained in gel extensions and possibly may want to offer acrylics. I know how to do them but don’t have a certificate to show it? Do I need a certificate before I can start doing it? I have insurance that covers “nail...
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    Bitten nails “fallen off”

    So last night I done a young girls nails who bit her nails and the day after two nails “fell off” so she ripped them all off!!! I done gel nail extensions... which I have done on other clients before. Now asking for a refund. Have others had this before on nail bitters? I’m now wary of doing...
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    Mobile to renting

    Hey! I’m currently newly qualified nail tech doing mobile. But I’m just not enjoying the driving, setting up, packing up, driving again. Also I just don’t feel like I can’t get the best work from someone’s dining table. I currently do weekday evenings and weekends. I’m thinking of renting a...
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    Spray tan brand recommendations

    Hello everyone. I’m new here and am looking to start offering mobile spray tanning. But was wondeing what the best brand would be... that’s not too orange and easy to work with. I’ve personally had a fake bake and hated it! I’ve seen sienna x and morrocan bronze online but not sure which ones...
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