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    e-file advice

    Hello, I was just wondering if there is a time when you should get a service on your filing machine?or do you just wait until there is a problem? Also what sort of mechanical problems do they normally have? thank you for your help I have done efile training with nsi before and have a up220
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    Working from home

    Hi there I am just thinking about getting back in to nails after a break it won't be for a while as I have twin babies . I used to be mobile it was a bit of a bind to be honest then I had a room which was expensive though liked it. I was just thinking about home working but I remember that...
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    My gel nails are flat as a pancake!

    I have trained in brisa gel a while ago and just cant seem to get a nice shape. in fact i think get a nice shape freeze cure and then by the end of my set its gone!! I seem to get spade shaped flat nails that fan out , i am trying not to get on the skin so maybe i over compensate by having too...
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    Is there an occasion where you would leave the full well of a tip on a nail?

    I was just wondering why we have full well tips when i always remove it? and if pretailoring them then why have such a big well to start with is there a time when you would need all that well or am i just being dim!:)
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    Just done a girls party omg! they all wanted french!

    Just got back from a teenage girls party, it is my first "older girls" and i did a mini pedicure and file and polish.They were really nice , but i have never had so much french practice! on short nails too! I did diamontes on the toes, just hoping they stay on as they were quite impatient.Any...
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    Different prices for mobile and salon?

    Hello, i am mobile and rent a room, my mobile prices are cheaper because my overheads are higher to rent, is this okay? or should i just make them the same? Does anyone else do both any hints tips, my mobile is doing better at the moment, they do seem to be a different client, i guess some...
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    Brisa gel experienced users could you advise me on nno!

    Hello, i have been looking for info on nno, i have only done toes (and tip and overlay)! and the results have been nice, can i just use brisa the same way on short finger nails. I have someone who wants a strong french that will last, she has nice nails with a little free edge, i thought i could...
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    Another custom blend question?

    Hello everyone, i have been searching the threads for advice on covering the nail of a biter when doing forever french.I would tip (formation or velocity natural) then apply white and a coverage powder. i have tried cnd flawless to cover , which does but is not natural looking, i have tried...
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    Gel overlay on split toe nail?

    Hello i have this friend who has split her big toe quite far down from the side inwards, can i put gel on to stop it tearing? Have done a search but cant find anything specific, thanks.:)
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    What is the mix ratio for young nails liquid and powder?

    Hi just a quick question, i have been given a sample pack of young nails core powder and liquid , i thought i would try it , what is the mix ratio?:) Thank in advance!
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    When some one asks which should i have gel or acrylic what do you say?

    I was just wondering what are your selling or recomendation points for gel and acrylic, i do both but often get asked which is best. Any tips info on what to say greatly appreciated, i get alot of people saying that gel doesnt damage your nails as much, but i dont do any thing different to the...
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    Any tips help for tipping a nail biter with really flat nails?

    Hello, i have a friend that bites her nails and has quite wide flat nails, she doesnt keep her nails on more than a week or so.I did them today but struggled with getting the tips to fit right and create a nice shape.They seemed to need held down at the sides. I used formation by creative as i...
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    Advice on creative shimmer acrylic powder please.

    Hello, i have got some creative shimmer acrylic powder, have used it once as a tip and overlay, didnt seem as strong though(maybe just not using correctly!). Is there a special way of using it , do you need to apply clear over it? Also can you sculpt on a form with it, as i have someone who...
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    I am looking to retail mini nail enamels any ideas!

    Hello, i would like to retail small size nail enamels a good quality brand, i like creative and spa ritual , anyone recommend a brand and where i can purchase little sizes thanks.:)
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    Do you guys and gals try to keep time to an hour for enhancements?

    Hello, just wanted to ask if you aim for doing a rebalance or new set in an hour? I take about hour and a half at the moment, and am mobile so it doesnt matter that much. I am going in to a rented room soon and city centre parking is free for an hour only, i guess they could walk or bus in , and...
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    I really want to do nvq in nail services.

    Hello, i live in cumbria and would like to do an nvq in nail services, i cant attend a full time course at my local college because i have three children , one is 18 months.I did enrol on a part time course for start in september, i turned up on the day and was told after waiting an hour that it...
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    quick brisa question before i go out!

    Hello, have searched threads for brisa info and not found the info i need, What i want to know is instead of roughing up surface with 180 grit before finishing gloss can you just leave on sticky layer and put the finishing gloss over that , does that work!:) I am meaning this for toes really as...
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    Is this too much for renting a room?

    Hello, i have been searching threads and noticed how varied the cost is for renting a room , obviously depends on location and conditions etc, What do you think of this? I have looked at a room in a hairdressers its nice and airy with toilet and handwashing facilities just next door.I would have...
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    What is the best way to create beautiful enhancements?

    Hello , i am just interested to know what every ones opinions are on creating the best possible nail enhancements, is it how long it takes? is it how little filing you do? is it creating the form with the brush rather than filing in the shape? i guess it is all about what situation you are in ...
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    Male pedicure question

    Hello, i have got a booking for a two pedicures for husband and wife, only ever done my husbands feet and they are lovely to start with! I am a bit worried of what to expect , i dont think they are young so i am imagining curly hoofs like my dads, any tips on what to do? I am happy with massage...
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