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like anything I think you use what works best for you. I love dollar store coffee stir sticks. 250 for 1.50 and I split them in half because I feel I get a better hold and more precision with a shorter stick. You can purchase waxing sticks from suppliers that look similar but I find they are a...

Oh thank you. I believe it does say GM. I am in Canada so we probably get a lot of product from the States. That is very interesting that they changed the name. I do not have to pay for product. I guess I would be an employee. I get 50% on usual esthetics stuff and they are training me in laser...

Does anyone use one of these lines? I am starting at a skin care clinic that has them. They said I could have any line I like but they have a lot of this stuff left and I would like to see how it is. Any thoughts? Thanks, Ashley

I found this online and it is close enough to what my Massage Therapist friend told me awhile back. I cut it short a bit but what you can basically say to your client is that the muscles fibres contract and hold in toxins. Your movements encourage them to release by allowing the natural...

It does happen to everyone once in awhile, don't worry too much. Just try and think of what you may do differently next time even if its just to assure yourself of your own capability. If you breathe a few deep breathes that you hold for three seconds each and then slowly release your heart...

relaxation massage was part of my esthetics training but where I went to school we also learned a little permanent make-up ( more if you were into it) and piercing, same deal. We never learned Brazilians/Hollywood ( had to learn on my own with fellow Esties) and the help of some lovely girls...

No your probably right about the other spa. Not unless they have an RMT but then they are usually in clinics. Try the massage nerd, he is great or go for one yourself so you can see what they do. I always find having a treatment myself and knowing what feels good helps me. There are lots of...

Awesome, thank you. I will give it a look.

looks like you are here in BC. If you are at a Spa they cover you insurance wise I believe. Ask them, especially if you are doing something you are unsure of. As we in Canada do relaxation massage, not medical massage ,in esthetics, often you will find Spas that provide hot rock treatments. I do...

While I was doing dishes one day I caught out of the corner of my eye a tall glowing figure walking from our bedroom to the living room. I have seen this type of thing before.It is not too uncommon an occurrence for me. He, on the other hand does not see things that I do, so it was a real shock...

Good morning everyone ( morning here anyway :) I have a question for you all about what type of warmer you prefer. At my Spa we use different waxes (whatever the individual Estie likes) but most of the warmers are double satin smooth warmers and there is one that is the GiGi with the amber...

Hey Geeks. Hope your all enjoying your week. I was hoping some Canadian, BC residents if there are any, could tell me what insurance they have for themselves. Liability-wise. Everything in the UK/States seems totally different so only Canuck related replies if you could. I am hoping to start...

The wax is not changed so even though you clean the spatula (metal)after each client you are still swiping it across their skin then dipping it in the wax repeatedly. I can't take either side on which one to use because it does seem a little silly to use 10 sticks or more for a full leg waxing...

A lot of esty's in America and Canada carry one thing in a spa and use Pro-active at home. It doesnt work for everyone but for those it does work for its amazing. We use Dr. Renaud from France and Montreal in my Spa and its really great too. Wonderful for sensitive skin, it has all natural...

Thank you so much for all the reply to my waxing mishap. Funny none of the girls at the Spa log on here or any other place and I think they are missing out! I will tell them what I have read and keep it in my (Just in Case) book. Thanks again everyone. Ashleyb

Heres a question for you seasoned waxers. recently I started working at a Spa I LOVE! Im so pleased to be back in the business. Everything has been going great. Facials, pedicures, manis, and all forms of waxing. Its all come back to me even after 4 years out of the business. Anyway so today I...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if any of you knew of a site that had some good info on taking care of Asian skin. In school we learned about caucasion and african skin but not much about East Indian/Chinese skin, or latino for that matter. We also have a lot of Canadian Natives where I live so if...

Im 7.5 months along with baby number 2 and though I do gels on myself and hope to be working again soon a mask is always recommended. Long exposure to anything can make you sensitve to it and especially breathing in dust, pregnant or not. I would just explain to clients that they are fine as...

Do one full nail at a time,curing and all, otherwise gel can run before you are finished each nail.

If you arent doing tips this is a trick that usually works really well for me. First I do my right hand but instead of putting the nail form on, i put the gel on the form first as perfectly as I can, then I place the form with gel on my fingers one at a time this way, add gel to the actual nail...