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  1. TwinkleTips69

    Shellac Cake Pop - peeling, chipping and 'soft' at free edges?

    I have been using Shellac for ages, and it doesn't budge on my own nails, nor on my clients - it stays perfect for weeks. I've never experienced any problems really except for when using Cake Pop - which seems to go a bit 'soft', peels off and breaks down at the free edge? My clients seem to...
  2. TwinkleTips69

    Glitter sandwich, possible with Shellac?

    The glitter sandwich. Possibly my favourite nail polish look of all time....but alas....it doesn't last long at all :-( So, could this be possible to create somehow using Shellac? As in...usual PEP, base coat, colour, glitter, colour, then topcoat? Are there any darker 'jelly' semi-sheer...
  3. TwinkleTips69

    Can't bear the smell of L&P any more, what can I do?

    I've been a L&P tech for 10 years, I love how it applies, and it's simple removal. For some reason the smell is just overpowering me these days. I can't bear it. I adore Brisa Gel, but the fact it is a buff off system worries me, I can't imagine only using a gel system, and there will still...
  4. TwinkleTips69

    Data Protection Query? Mailshot to old clients?

    Hi everyone, Bit of a weird one - I haven't been trading for quite some time now, but would like to start up again now my baby girl is a bit older. I had a pretty big client database both record cards and mailing list on the computer. Is it OK to send out a little postcard to all these...
  5. TwinkleTips69

    So many lovely mani/pedi product ranges....how on earth to choose?!

    I'm a CND trained tech, and as much as I love the Spa/citrus mani and spa pedi range (I'm not so keen on the Solar/almond one any more - the smell sent me funny when I was pregnant!!), after so many years using it I just fancy a change. I've also trained with Jessica, and Spa Ritual, and...
  6. TwinkleTips69

    Renting a space/nail station advice needed! Back after long break from the industry!

    Hello Geeks!! It feels very odd being back on here!! I've really missed it! Anyway, I have had a break from the beauty industry for a couple of years, I had a baby, and then started a business degree, and now after completing my first year, am ready to start a bit of part time work again...
  7. TwinkleTips69

    Any Welsh Techs fancy going to Gigi's Nailclass day on 23rd?

    Hi all, I am intrigued to know if there are any North Wales techies on here.....and also if any are interested in going to Gigi's nail class mentor day on 23rd of feb? I don't drive :-( but would be happy to pay petrol money to anyone who wants to go too? It would be good to meet some new...
  8. TwinkleTips69

    The Girlfriend Buffer.......The enemy??!!

    Hello again Geeklets, Well, todays moan......the girlfriend buffer. No longer my friend. How many uses are you supposed to get out of em? Coz they really aint cheap!! I have been buffing mad lately (coz my friend nabbed my uv gloss and I haven't got round to getting it back. The first nail...
  9. TwinkleTips69

    Custom Blending.....How long does it take you to do?

    Hello again my little Geeky chums!! Well....I'm all high on my succesful interview! But it raised a few questions for me (now there's a shock!! hehe), thought this would be a good question for everyone really from grand masters and educators (especially you guys!), salon owners and even newbie...
  10. TwinkleTips69

    Just spilt the ENTIRE contents of my Retention+ Need a replacement....HELP!!

    Okay.....this week REALLY couldn't get any worse. (Well it could but we won't go there!!) I have an interview on sunday :eek:...as some of you know already, which requires me to take a FULL working kit. Packing up my stuff in quite a hurry I managed to tip over my ENTIRE (half an 8oz) bottle...
  11. TwinkleTips69

    Nervous about interview....help!

    Hiya peeps! I posted on the nail forum about an job I have applied for in Cyprus. I have my interview on Sunday! EEEEEKKK :eek: !!! I have never been so nervous in my life! Its a dream job, and I need a life change so badly....guess I'm kinda pinning all my hopes on this opportunity! I cant...
  12. TwinkleTips69

    Nail Art Websites.....Recomendations please?!!

    Hi everyone! I want to do something wild on my nails.....and came across this website www.liliya.od.ua I think she has been mentioned before on here, her designs are AMAZING...does anyone know of any other nail design websites I can have a nosey at? I have done a search on here but I...
  13. TwinkleTips69

    Eeek! Just sent these two pics with a job application....worst mistake ever? HELP!

    Oh Dear..... I have applied for a job abroad doing nails, and they emailed me back asking for some pics of my work and info about my qualifications.... Great I thought.....so I e-mailed back the qualifications and info they requested and said I'd forward some pics later on in the day when i...
  14. TwinkleTips69

    Dermalogica Ebay 'Shops'?

    Hi everyone, I invested in stocking dermalogica at my salon earlier this year, but I have to say i aint really gettin anywhere with retailing. People love the facials, but when it comes to buying, they dnt want to knw, and when I ask how theyre skin is at their next appoinment - its great...
  15. TwinkleTips69

    Risky business???!

    My head is well and truly frazzled. I've got a great spot in a local hair salon, cheap rent (although due to go up) nice staff, but I just aint happy! I hate being stuck in the back, bloomin rowdy girls on their lunch break disturbs my treatments and most of all - I cant put anything in the...
  16. TwinkleTips69

    Running a hair/beauty salon question...

    Hi guys, I want to expand my business, from a nail & beauty salon to a hairdressing, nails and beauty salon. I'm not a hairdresser, although have worked in many hair salons as a receptionist/beauty therapist - do you think you need to be a hairdreser to run a succesful salon and manage a team of...
  17. TwinkleTips69

    Salons quiet?

    Hi guys, just wondering if peoples businesses are being affected by this economy scare? Ive noticed its quieter than usual (last May and previous were my busiest months) so I'm having a bit of a panic!!! I think I need to do some super promos/adverts to get the same turnout! Whats everyone...
  18. TwinkleTips69

    Ye olde worlde facial....

    Hi, just wondering if anyone does the facials that we all learned in college/training? Calamine, witch hazel, rose water, fullers earth etc?! Or does everyone go straight from college to a skincare brand , pre-mixed masks etc? Do you think they are treatments of the past or a classic...
  19. TwinkleTips69

    Pinching in sidewalls question....

    Hey peeps, Jst wondering if anyone ever pinches in the sides - when using tips? I was always taught to thin out the tip as much as possible before applying product, so theres more product than tip (if you knw what i mean!) I use l&p... so will it be ok to pinch the sides of the tip in while...
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