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I completed a 7 day training course with star nails about a year ago using vf21 lyte, it had not been discontinued. I always have had problems with lifting etc. I now need to find a new product to use so would I need to do a conversion course? would that help with my application technique or...

ive just read the gel tutorial which was great but i dint know what freeze curing is. can some one please explain. I guess its putting the nail under the lamp for 10 seconds to stop the gel moving:rolleyes: please educate me!!!!!!

does anyone know who won the nail art competition that was in scratch 3 months ago? I thought the winners were going to be in this months issue but I cant see them?:rolleyes: tracey xx

hi all i had a course last year but i am still struggling with some things eg lifting. i wonder if some one to one training will help. i dont know how to go about getting one to one training. do technicians do it in their salons or do companies do it? any help with this is apprciated. thanks

i am using protect triple purpose concentrate and i have a white tray. can you tell me if i have to remove my metal tools after a certain time or if i can leave them in?. im worried they may go rusty if left in too long.:rolleyes: thanks tracey x

hi all just wondering how many of us will enter the nail art competion in this months scratch magazine? if you are entering GOOD LUCK:lol:

hi all im new to "nails" so i think it must be something im doing wrong but i have applied enhancements on myself and my mum and after removing them, both of our nails are dry, brittle ,flaking and peeling. Can you tell me what i may be doing wrong because i really want to apply them again but...

im just wondering do any of you do a full time job as well as being nail technicians. I am a retail manager and am struggling to see where i can fit it all in. any bright suggestions. my answer is chuck in the retail job which i dont like and do nails full time which i love but unfortunatly...

ive just done my first set of vf21 lite enhancements on a paying client, and she has just called me and told me the white tip has chipped off in the corner of one hand and she has cracked a nail on the other hand. she works in retail so is quite busy with her hands. do you think i have done...

ive just soaked off my mums overlays and on both hands she has a brown spot on some of her nails. she does smoke but its on both hands. Im worried I have done something to damage her nails. I used fusion products. any ideas??? xx

hi all please can you tell me what OPI stands for. I have come up with some answers myself but I would like to know the real meaning. xxxxx:rolleyes:

hi all can you shed some light on my question. are certificates enough or do clients, salons etc expect you to have NVQs etc? I have a certificate from united beauty is this recognised as a "qualification"? thanks xx

can anyone help me with the best way to remove dark polish, I tend to end up with it everywhere. Its gets all over my fingers . What am I doing wrong?:irked: thanks for your help

Hi all Just wanted to let you know that I passed my star nails exam last week.:green: now the hard work begins of trying to decide what route to take and trying to get some clients.

hi all just wanted to let you know I have passed my star nails total tech course today.:green: Im so excited and just looking for my first victims to really start practicing on!!!!!!!!!!

can you guys help to clear all this confusion up for me please. I am just about to complete my star nails course using the vf21 lite system. can anyone tell me if i can then use for example the fusion range or will i have to do a conversion course to use any other product. And i think i am...

can anyone tell me why i cant get a shine when doing vf21 lite. the fininsh looks grainy and dull. i am training at the moment so any help will be appreciated. thanks x

hi all i hope you can help me. I am doing my star nails course and have chosen vf21 lite as my enhancement method. I am practicing at home with my sample kit and i can not get the lovely shiny finish that my tutor gets. any idea what im doing wrong?????

I wear contact lenses and have been told different things with reguards to wearing them and using certain items. I have been told to wear protective goggles and I have also been told that goggles will not protect me. Im confused can anyone help please.:eek:

I just wanted to let you all know what makes me cross. I am training at the moment and have a friend which I have practiced doing enhancements on. As I am practicing I obviously dont charge her, I am not brilliant at them as I am learning. last week I rang her and asked if i could do her nails...