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Hey all, have you any idea the best form of removing the smell of acrylic? I am employing a nail technician in my busy city centre hair salon, but do not want my clients to complain about the smell, and I was wondering what the best extraction system would be for the smell....? Thanks all

Hey guys, I need to find a experienced creative nail tech in Plymouth, who would like to work in a lovely new salon, near the city centre. There are about 17 regular clients that are waiting....I am currently the nail tech there, however I have just finished my 4 year degree, and am in the...

any suggestions guys?

Hi all I need you advise. One of my regular clients is suffering really bad with 1 nail. It has seperated from the nail bed over half way down, and also it had a slight little green mark need the cuticle area. She has never had this problem before, and I have been doing her nails for over a...

Hi, This problem can also happen if the area of skin you are waxing is very dry. Dry skin does not come off clean like other areas. Advise you clients to exfoliate and moisturize there skin regulary. Hope this helps

Hi all, I have just moved to a new salon, and the desk I have has the extraction filter built into the middle of the nail desk. The question is I would usually place a towel and a arm rest over the middle of the desk then couch roll on top. But with all this over the filter how does this...

how much is the inital outlay for salon or mobile?

Hi All I need some advice! I have a lady coming in on Friday for a pratice run on her wedding nails! She is going to Jamaica on Tuesday for her wedding and wants her nails airbrushed with a fancy frech design. She has long natural nails, but what I was wondering is, can I apply some 'boost'...

I am in Plymouth! I trained through creative 2 years ago Amy

I may be in the next month or so be opening a new salon. I am just waiting to hear from the bank if I can get a commerical mortgage, god its going to cost me a fourtune...and I am risking all my partners equity!!! I will let you know if I decide to take this shop on!

Hey guys, I am near you, I am from Plymouth. I did a airbrushing course through creative in Plymouth, It was a 1 day introduction course, but they also do an advanced one, so if you could get to plymouth, or call creative head office as they also cover cornwall. It's worth a call..

Hey guys, this is going to be a long post, but I need some advise..and quick!! Ok, here's the story. I currently run my own small nail salon in my local area, (I also live 1 street away) But I currently rent these premises. A corner shop with a 2 bedroom flat above came up for sale a month...

I have never tryed the airbrush varnish? Is it any good? Do you spray this the varnish on the nail and then apply a top coat like super shiney?

I think my top coat is ok, as it allows my designs on enhancements to last for weeks, however on natural nails it peels off within a day. I also spray it quite dry.... Thanks

It is usually worse on natural nails, I apply a base coat (stickey) and then apply the french manicure via my airbrush, allow this to dry and then apply a natural french colour on top of this and then apply a good top coat..thats it!

Hi all Can anyone offer me any advise, when using my airbrush to do a simple french manicure white tip, it seems to peel away after a day. I use creative stickey base coat and also a looks wet top coat, to seal the deisgn. Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks in advance x

hi, I did the course last year, it was good, but does take a long time to be confident! I am ok doing simple designs , but these can look great..there is a further course after this one if you want to take your skills further. It's definately worth while, because not many salon offer this...

For those of you that use french tips, which ones have a nice C curve without having to pre-tailor them? I have seen a few sets done with the french tips that look really nice, if they have a lovely C curve, otherwise just stuck on under pink acrylic can look pretty bad! Thanks

Hi all, Just wanted to know if anyone has been on 1 day beauty courses, e.g waxing, eye brow tints/shaping, facials, massage ect. I am a nail technician, but opening a new salon in the next few months, and my clients have asked me to also provide beauty treatments. I have been looking at...

Hi all Just wanted to ask I agree with the extra charges for 2 weeks or more. But what happens when you have a client who does not need to return for 4 weeks because their nail growth is slow? Thanks