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  1. Cait

    Would you hire someone who was more amazing than yourself?

    I've just been sent a resume from someone who's work is simply amazing. They are moving to my town from another country, speaks the language and has loads of experience. I've just checked their work and its well, amazing. It's typically trendy for another country but not for where I'm...
  2. Cait

    Fancy a change? Work where others holiday

    Hi! I own a Nail & Beauty Bar in Salzburg and I am looking for someone who is Experienced (no beginners) and ideally CND trained. We offer Gels/Manicures/ Pedicures/Shellac/Brisa Lite/Waxing /Threading We are THE go to Salon in Salzburg and are constantly booked out (So you...
  3. Cait

    Fancy a change? Work where others holiday

  4. Cait

    When I visit a salon I love it when...

    While browsing I just saw this thread in the hair section ''When I visit a salon I hate it when ...'' I'd really like to change this title and lets get positive juices flowing :Love:rather than negative rants ....:evil: We may even benefit from the ideas So...... When I visit a nail...
  5. Cait

    Courses in Australia

    Hi everyone I am going on a 3 week holiday to Australia in January and when i am away i love to do a 1-1 course or a day course (gathering certificates from around the world to hang on my tiny wall ) Would anyone have some information as to where i can start to search for courses, i am...
  6. Cait

    Creative Bootcamp requirements

    Is it imperative to be a grand 'Master before going to bootcamp? thanks Cait
  7. Cait

    Shellac vs Nailpolish....its simple but..

    Im going to throw this out there. Ok so I LOVE LOVE LOVE Shellac and what it has done for my business..my daily turnover has gotten fatter simply because we are now pushing for Shellac for every customer who comes in for a manicure..the only problem is that my nailpolish is well....going...
  8. Cait

    Salon owners.. On average -, % of turnover on advertising??

    Hi all you salon owners just wondering .......... What % of you annual turnover do you spend on advertising ? only freeadvertising 10% more than 10% I suppose this should be a poll but I dont know how to creat one :( I am a city centre salon with 2 staff (self included) - we are open 1...
  9. Cait

    First complaint... did I do the right thing?

    Ok before I burst into tears I need to know if I did the right thing or not .. A lovely customer I have has been coming since May, she works down the road in a dept. store- shes had no problems at all and was always happy with the nails as far as I know, once she left her app until 5 weeks and...
  10. Cait

    Graduating effect with Polish

    Hi OK Ive been practicing but I dont know Im not happy - what is the best way in yoiur opinion to master the fade/gradient effect with nail polish - I nnhave a customer that wants a gradient french... (!) Any ideas on how to do this the best way? cheers Cait xx
  11. Cait

    Window dressing competition, need help please

    OK , so my town is having a bit of a window competition.. during the most important Opera festival in Europe and I've entered.. now the prize is a page advertising in the local magazine which is a great opportunity. Now I need some ideas ..... can you help me? The theme is..''Death is as...
  12. Cait

    Repairing a deformed nail ..??

    Hi all, I have a lovely 72 year old customer, who loves getting a manicure when she comes to my city however she has a deformed thumnail - she caught it in a door many many moons ago and it has never grown correctly since, it starts to grow normally , thins in zone 2 (like back to the flesh =no...
  13. Cait

    Footballs - flags ?? anyone know?

    Hi! in 2 weeks the Euro 2008 will be hitting Austria and Im not prepared... I need like decals of flags or footballs and the like.. where on earth can I find these as I think painting the russian flag (for instance) could be too time consuming! And what is a reasonable price for this to...
  14. Cait

    Shadows on coloured Gel

    Hi there, just having problems with my coloured gel application and shadows Do you...? 1 - 1st layer clear gel 2 - builder layer.. shape & Matte 3 - Coloured gel - thinly applied (how many layers? 2-3?) 4 - Finishing gloss gel Mine are just not up to scratch and 'I would like to see...
  15. Cait

    Wanna check out my new tiny 'Nail Bar' ??

    :irked:Not sure if this should be a post or a blog so Ill put it in my blog and the mods can delete this if its in the wrong place... thanks in advance:green:! Eeek!!! Its my 4th day I'm knackered and my 'baby' is has started to walk.. had two new bookings today for manicures ! Am delighted...
  16. Cait

    Stick ons for fashion shows ...?

    Hi all In the Creative look book there are some interesting shots of rows upon rows of stick on nails... Im assuming these are temporary and cover the whole nail and are to save on time when there are a number of models to prune before they hit the catwalk. What tips are these? and how are...
  17. Cait

    Advantages/Disadvantages -dept store counter

    Hi Ive been trying to find some threads on this but to no avail.... Do any of you work in a department store/shopping centre nail bar? Have you ever? What are the pros/cons as opposed to working in a stand alone salon? In England there seems to be so many whereas over here in Austria they...
  18. Cait

    Wheat Mitts ....

    hi! where can I buy these wheat mitts ? I am living in Austria and noone uses them here and Id like to be one of the first as they are really into natural/bio treatments and ÄI like the idea of not having to plug my client in - so to speak! Any help would be appreciaited thanks!! Cait x
  19. Cait

    Workstation Minimum Dimensions

    Hi I am setting up a salon and space is a premium (really its as small as my bathroom!) So I need to get the desk(s) made! What are the minimum/comfortable dimensions for a desk? length x width x height Thanks for any help! Cheers! Cait x
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