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A local salon was giving away manicure tables today and I picked one up. I'm newly qualified and completely baffled by its built in extractor fan. The back of the fan opens on to a cupboard with a black vent on the opposite side and nothing connecting them. Any idea what's missing? I've...

Thank you both. Yes, I can definitely see the advantage now of the polish over the coloured acrylic. Although I agree that coloured acrylic really does look lovely. I have been using it on my own nails and they look so flawless compared to the clear acrylic/polish method. But that's probably...

Thank you, it all makes sense now :)

Thank you - so the cap of clear acrylic would serve as that strength layer?

Is there an advantage to using one over the other for 'plain' nails (ie all one colour rather than nail art)? I'm just getting started with the Glitterbels range and notice that with many of their coloured acrylics it says " Glitterbels advise using these as a design powder rather than...

I'll check those out. Thank you

Thank you very much for your replies.

I've only ever used the acrylic brush I trained with but it needs replacing. I've searched for recommendations for the best brush and keep hearing how good the CND #10 is. I am currently using Glitterbels products - does it really matter if I use a brush from a different brand? I wouldn't have...

I have only recently qualified and so far stuck to practising on friends and family. I was trained by Poshnailz and so far have only used the tips they sell, that are squarish and need shaping. I want to buy more tips but there are so many options out there and so much variation in price! Could...

Haha! OK thank you, I'll try that

Thank you very much! I'll give those techniques a try :)

Thank you! You've made me feel loads better! :)

I only qualified a few months ago and have stuck to practising on friends and family while I gain my confidence. I've done all of my daughters' nails a few times and felt better each time - but I struggled last night! One of my daughters has clear acrylic extensions which I then polish with...