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    Anyone live in Derby

    Hi I am looking at houses in Derby at the moment and was wondering if there are any geeks on here from Derby or nearby. Really wanted to know what the place is like shopping, schools any good for nails etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated. THANKS Shelly
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    Problems Getting Products from Creative?

    Hi Has anyone else had problems getting Creative products. I have just placed an order with Ellisons but am told a lot of the stuff is not available and that Creative are having problems getting the stock from America. Just trying to find out how long will be waiting for stuff and if...
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    Waxing Problem - staying sticky

    I am using Clean & Easy roller wax. I have never had a problem with it before have been using it since last June, but have found recently when i put the wax on and try to get it off with wax strips it seems wetter/stickier than normal even when you see the wax on the strip it stays wet/sticky...
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    Client moving to Haverfordwest Wales

    Hi I got a client moving very soon to Haverfordwest and was wondering if there are any nail geeks around there. She loves her nails and doesn't want to go without them. Shelley
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    Nails Off After Defrosting Freezer?

    Hi One of my regular clients who looks after her nails really well and hasn't had any problems with her nails before has had all her L&P nails come off after defrosting her freezer. She wore gloves and said all her nails were in the gloves when she took them off. I have never had this before...
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    How to do glitter tips

    Hi I would really like to know how these are done. I tried mixing my powder with the glitter but the results were rubbish. I must be doing it wrong because the ones i've seen on here are lovely. I would really like to do these for xmas so any help or tips much appreciated. Thanks Shelley
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    Konad Nail Art?

    Hi Was thinking about buying the konad nail art kit but before i do wanted to know if anybody has used it and if it is any good? Shelley
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    Any Nail Geeks in Bicester

    Hi I recently moved to bicester and was wondering if there are any nail geeks nearby. I would like to work in a nail bar or rent a place in a hairdressing salon. I wondered if anyone knew of any places nearby or anyone who does mobile and what the demand for nail extensions. Thanks Shelley
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    top coat yellowing

    Hi I use retention + pink and white on a client and did a bit of nail art on her thumb nails and put out the door top coat on. There was no yellowing when she left but the next time i saw her the thumb nails had yellow tinge but the rest of her nails with no top coat were fine. Has anyone else...
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    Creative Conversion

    Hi After a long time of dithering on whether to do a creative conversion course, i eventually did my course last week in Milton Keynes and i must say was very impressed with the training the products and the advice given. My model who came for the day was also impressed and for someone who...
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    Larger Nail Tips

    Hi Hi i use NSI nail tips which are fine. The only problem i find is that the largest tip no.1 is not always big enough. Does anyone know where i can get larger nail tips. Shelley
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    Nails Falling Off?

    Hi I'm trying to set up my own nails business and whereas i get clients who are able to keep their nails on and come back for regular infills, I have a few who say they just fell off. I don't understand this as i do my own nails since i started and i've never had any that have actually just...
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    Striping Tape

    Hi I've just bought the striping tape and wondered what's the best way to apply it? I tried it on my and at the free edge of the nail the tape started to lift off. Any info please. Shelley
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    Pre-Etched Tip From USA

    Hi I received my sample pack but haven't actually used them yet, was just wondering if anyone has and how you found them? Shelley
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    NSI Classic

    Hi has anyone used NSI Classic l&p? If so what do you think of it? Shelley
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    Sales Reps

    Hi Has anyone experienced pushy, arrogant sales reps. I have an am not too pleased with the way our rep does business. The salon i work in has just purchased manicure, pedicure and l&p system from this company. I must say the manicure and pedicure stuff is lovely but having problems with...
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    New L&P From OPI

    Hi Just wanted to know if anyone has tried this system, and what you thought of it? Thanks Shelley
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    The Importance of Aftercare Advice

    Hi I just wanted to know if everyone gives their clients advice on how to care for their enhancements. The reason for asking is that i've had a few clients come in with l&p enhancements which have been done in town, they were not happy with them for certain reasons. Once i had done their...
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    Problems with OPI Absolute System

    Hi I know most of you nail geeks are Creative Trained but was wondering if there was anyone who's used OPI Absolute system. I work in a salon and the Beauty Tech there wanted to try the OPI Manicure and Pedicure system and suggested i try the OPI Acrylic - i'd been using NSI Light Fantastic...
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    Marks Underneath Acrylic

    Hi I had a lady come in the other day who'd had acrylic's done in a salon in town. She asked me to have a look at them as there seemed to be lines underneath the acrylic and some really red line marks near the cuticle. I asked her if they'd used electric files and she said they had. The tip...
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