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  1. K

    Gel nails lifting and sometimes falling off....

    Just a thought, if you apply primer after the tips, don't apply it in the tips, only on the natural nail.
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    Alpha-hydroxy acid serum

    I use the mask as extra service, since many prefer a simple and not a spa pedicure :irked: I use the OPI file. Do you think I should only use the sea serum in severe cases? Thank you cala for the info. I may have a look of that product.
  3. K

    Alpha-hydroxy acid serum

    I have a little problem with the alpha-hydroxy acid serum of Creative (sea serum). I must do something wrong but I don't know how to solve it. :cry: After I soak and do the filing and cuticle work, I use a scrub , then rinse and then put sea serum. Leave it for 5 min and then without rinsing...
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    IBD soak off gels

    I think the primer is in the brown bottle. Can the primer work with Gels? If you have bought the soak-off kit and the bottle was inside, I believe that you can use it safely, since it is given by the company.
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    Oil?

    I use grape seed oil alone or mixed with almond oil and jojoba. I haven't tried olive oil. I think I read somewhere that olive oil and mineral oils have big molecules and cannot penetrate in the skin, they stay in the surface. But what I found recently is the Warm O Lotion by Gena, it has...
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    Pedicure and whip cream???

    Yes you're right Mrs Geek. It is very expensive for a regular treatment. Maybe it can be introduced as a luxury or seasonal treatment, for example: Houston Pedicure Salon - Houston, Isle Pedispa Allure Salon, Spa and Nail under "Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pedicure" and "Champagne...
  7. K

    Colored Gel Fill tutorial

    I watched all your tutorials and they are fabulous !!! Thanks for the time you take to make them and to share them with us !! I am looking forward to the new ones!! :lol:
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    Pedicure and whip cream???

    I couldn't agree more....have a look at this, especially at the last page: http://www.nailsmag.com/pdfs/features/NA1007recipeweb.pdf Surprise!! Foot treatment with strawberries...by a pro magazine.. As well said before, have a look around at what other spa/salons offer over their web sites...
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    CND courses - different formats for different countries?

    Hi ladida, I finished the CND course in Greece, it was a 6 week course two times every week and we learned acrylic/gel/fiberglass, manicure and pedicure. No kits or lamps were given to us, we had to buy them if we wanted. But, the materials used in class were provided by the educator. It was...
  10. K

    Acrylic nail art

    I was wondering if anyone could help me understand how someone can make a flower art like this: http://elainewatson.com/images/artgallery/pasadena/100_0550.jpg It says it's made with acrylic but how can the flower be so flat? I have seen many nail art like this also here in the gallery and...
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    Acrylic removal, Pregnancy

    Thank you very much Artsy Canadian and Geeg. You're most helpful!! :hug: To buff the L&P off, was my first thought, as I wrote in the beginning. But I am not sure, if I can completely remove the acrylic off her nails. There is no lifting, but after so many weeks, she has three broken nails, so...
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    Acrylic removal, Pregnancy

    Thank you very much for your replies :hug: I haven't done the L&P on her nails, but I know it's CND product. It's 5-6 weeks old :eek: and this happened because of her pregnancy problems. I checked them there is no lifting, and I will see if I can put Gel on it. I don't know if she is...
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    Acrylic removal, Pregnancy

    Hi, I have a situation with a friend of mine and I really would like to hear your opinion. My friend had L&P a few weeks ago. She discovered she was pregnant, and unfortunately she has a problem with her pregnancy (she is 7 weeks pregnant) and the doctor ordered her to stay only in bed and...
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    Advertising Spa Treatments

    Hi newatnails !! It's a little difficult to persuade people to do pedicures in winter months. What I would suggest is to tell your existing clients about the service you want to offer and if they are happy they will tell others as well. But the Spa Marine Masque gives you a cool effect so...
  15. K

    how to tell clients about a price increase!

    I read your letter and I agree with the others that you don't need to name the reasons for increasing your prizes. As for the discounts you can use the word special offer or gift for your regular clients. I also cannot see why the word discount sounds unprofessional. There are a lot of...
  16. K

    Metal/Glass/Crystal files

    Thank you for your answers. :hug: From what I see a crystal file is a good investment, I want it basically for manicures and pedicures. What brand do you use? Why are metal files not good for the nails?
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    Metal/Glass/Crystal files

    When I was trained, I was taught to use paper files (like the Kanga 240 grit). I haven't used anything else, but I was wondering why metal files are not used? Since they are metal they can be disinfected like the other metal tools, or am I wrong? What about the glass / crystal files? Has...
  18. K

    Confused with 3D nail art

    Thank you both for your quick replies :hug: Grafxgal your work is amazing !!!! If you don't mind I would like to ask you about the embossed art you've made. After you make the 3d flowers do you put anything on top to protect or do you leave it as it is? Not that I could make anything...
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    Confused with 3D nail art

    I am a little confused with L&P nail art and I wanted to ask you if you can help me. I understand that L&P and gel need a rough surface to adhere. So when you do the L&P 3D art over a gel or L&P surface, this surface needs to be buffed for the art to adhere. But when you apply clear gel/L&P or...
  20. K

    New scentsations range

    Sounds really good !! :lick: :wink2: :lol:
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