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Hi All, I have a question regarding music licenses for salons - after my first letter telling me I need this (wasn't sure if it was junk mail) and some research on the internet it does appear that I need a music license for my salon. My question is, has anyone else received similar letters...

Hi, Can anybody tell me their experiences of using either Aromatherapy Associates products or Decleor products? I'm looking at bringing in one of these to compliment my existing range. I'm looking to find out about the companies, support, products, etc. Do clients like the products...

Hi All, I'm looking for some advice / opinions on pay rates for therapists. I know this has been a hotly debated topic in the past but was wondering if someone could give me their opinions on my specific situation. I have an 18 year old NVQ Level 2 qualified therapist working in my salon who...

Hi All, I'm looking at introducing gel nails in my salon and have been researching Biosculpture and Calgel as two possible systems. Does anyone have any experience of comparing these systems and might be able to tell me the advantages and disadvantages between the two. Many thanks for any...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get training for Hawaiian Massage? I am based in Yorkshire but will travel within reason. Thanks Ruby19

Hi, I'm thinking of introducing chocolate therapies and hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage into my salon. Does anyone have any experience of these treatments or able to offer advice / opinions on whether they think they are popular? Thanks Ruby19

Hi All, Hope everyone had a good Xmas and New Year.:) I am looking for help or ideas on how to get my existing and new clients booking in with my newly trained therapist. She qualified at NVQ2 level last July and has been qualified in a wide range of treatments since. She is now doing NVQ3...

Hello, Can you still sell items on Salon Geek? I know there used to be a Geekbay facility on salon geek but this appears to have gone? Regards Karen

Hi All, I am currently in the process of renting out a nail station to a technician and I am trying to draw up a contract outlining what we can expect of each other so there are no problems down the line. However, my question is - If the nail technician goes on holiday should I still charge...

Hi All, I am currently in the process of renting out a nail station to a technician and I am trying to draw up a contract outlining what we can expect of each other so there are no problems down the line. However, my question is - If the nail technician goes on holiday should I still...

Hi, Does anybody have any experience of using the Genie Complete Facial & Body Toning machine? I am considering purchasing this machine for my salon but would like to know a bit more about it before I make the investment. I am particularly interested in things like:- Is it value for money...

Hi, I currently employ an apprentice who is due to qualify later this year. I have started talking to her about employing her full time. At present, her working conditions are set by the college in terms of hours worked, holidays, etc. but I am aware that if I take her on full or part time...

Hi all, I am currently taking out my new advert in the Yellow Pages and would like to insert logos for some of my suppliers. I have Dermalogica and Nailtiques but I need ones for Creative Nails and Collagenics. Does anybody have an electronic copy of these so that I can pass them on to the...

Hi, I just thought that I would advise that the One Stop Nail Shop has re-opened this week in Manchester and is working directly with Creative Nails They also do mail order. I have the phone number at work and when I get chance I will add it to this thread.- 01942 677728 Good Luck...

Hi, Can anybody help me regarding COSHH sheets formy salon. I use various products in my salon e.g. Dermalogica, Creative Nail etc. and have many products that I think require COSHH sheets. I have got hold of some Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS Sheets) from some suppliers but not all. Do...

Hi, I have agreed to take on a full-time modern apprentice in my beauty salon over the next two years. I have only had my salon for 8 months but I think I can afford it. The apprentice works 40 hours a week with me, 1 day of which she spends at the college. The college covers all the tax and...

Hi, Has anybody got any recommendations for warm or hot wax to use on facial coarse hair? I use Phd at the moment but it is not pulling them out. I have one lady with the coarsest hair on her chin I have ever known. I have seen men's wax for coarse hair. Has anybody used this on women...

Hi, I've been trying to get hold of a polish rack from Creative Nail that holds 36 polishes. Creative Nail have none in stock and advise they are waiting for deliveries from the USA but they don't know when they are coming in. Does anyone know how I might be able to get hold of one or does...

Hi, I opened a new beauty therapy salon in November last year and for the first 6 months I have been fairly busy. I was expecting that the Summer months would be a bit hectic but at the moment it seems to have gone a little quiet to the extent where I have got my first day without an appointment...