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  1. abbymayy

    Glitterbels reviews?

    Sorry I’ve only just seen this!! So I don’t really know the proper technique for correcting the marbling but I just sort of move it about until the colour distributes evenly. I’m not sure if that helps at all! 😂 No, I get the feeling INK are behind other brands in terms of development. But...
  2. abbymayy

    Glitterbels reviews?

    I can only speak for the acrylic powders as I don’t use their other systems at the moment! I do really like their acrylic powders. The choice is phenomenal and I find the product easy to work with, though I did train with them so I’m not sure if this affects anything! Some colours can appear a...
  3. abbymayy

    Nailchemy or Magpie?

    Hi all! I'm looking to rebrand from my previous supplier for various reasons. The two brands I'm now torn between are Nailchemy and Magpie. Both of these have fantastic reviews, good support networks on social media, and large product ranges. Nailchemy is pricier, but I'm happy to pay this if...
  4. abbymayy

    INK London nails not curing properly

    Hi, really sorry for the delayed reply, just wanted to say that I've had no issues with curing, so it may be a fault with your lamp if you're sure that you're applying thin enough coats! I use the 30-second setting on the Kool 48 lamp, and have never had any problems x
  5. abbymayy

    Gel polish brand recommendations?

    Well... after all this, I think I have decided to stick with them! Initially I was considering switching because I wasn’t overly enamoured with the lamp, and I had a couple of bad sets which were probably more down to user error... also, I think because I’ve been used a few different brands I...
  6. abbymayy

    Gel polish brand recommendations?

    Thank you so much! I was just about to update to say IKON.IQ and Glitterbels are the two I’m most torn between, though I’m open to suggestions! Good to hear so many positive things about them, I will order a trial kit I think!
  7. abbymayy

    Gel polish brand recommendations?

    Hi all, I know this question has been asked so many times, but I was hoping for a more up to date answer. I currently use a mix of brands - INK London, some Bluesky and some SND London. I really want to find a brand that I fall in love with at a reasonable price point, preferably with it's own...
  8. abbymayy

    Applying gel nails closer to cuticles

    Up until recently, I felt I wasn't getting close enough as well. Although my lines were very neat, I felt like the nails looked like they should after a week or two of wear! I followed this tutorial: which is brilliant. I don't know about your course but mine didn't teach me this method and I...
  9. abbymayy

    Which course to do?

    Hi all, Currently I offer only Gel Polish treatments, but I get a lot of clients messaging regarding extensions, so I'd like to expand my skillset. However, there seem to be several different methods of extensions, and I was wondering if anyone could suggest which would be the most worthwhile...
  10. abbymayy

    Best lint-free wipes?

    Hi all, Having tried a few brands now, I'm still struggling to find truly lint-free wipes. I've tried some cheap brands from Amazon and most recently, the Hands Down ones from Salon Services - seemed pretty good to start with but I've noticed tiny bits of lint still appearing now and then! Any...
  11. abbymayy

    Help about lamps and gel brands

    I recently qualified and the amount of different 'professional' brands out there is overwhelming. So far my favourite brand is INK London, their iLac polishes are a dream to apply. Unfortunately I haven't yet used them enough to properly test their longevity, but there are tonnes of great...
  12. abbymayy

    Training and information to do with nails

    I don't know if this helps, but before I was qualified I just used to practice on my family members. I never charged, but if they wanted a colour/effect I didn't have I used to get them to buy it/contribute. I know this might not help from a financial perspective but it definitely helped me to...
  13. abbymayy

    Insurance recommendations?

    Thank you for your help!
  14. abbymayy

    Insurance recommendations?

    Hi all, I've recently qualified as a nail tech and I'm feeling overwhelmed by all of the insurance providers out there! (Not to mention choosing products, equipment, etc) I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations? My qualification is Guild accredited so I am tempted to go with them but...
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