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  1. Ashleybstarr

    GM Collin and like?

    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
  2. Ashleybstarr

    Wax heaters

    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...
  3. Ashleybstarr

    Canadian (BC) Liability Insurance?

    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...
  4. Ashleybstarr

    Odd waxing mishap

    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...
  5. Ashleybstarr

    Facial care for Asian/ East Indian skin?

    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...
  6. Ashleybstarr

    allergic reaction on hand from 10 yrs ago!?

    Im not sure this fits in the tech forum or here but its about skin and I need some advice from other skin experts. About 10 years ago my husband cut his finger and he put an elastoplast covering on it. Im not totally familiar with what that is as he is from Oz and is now in Canada with me. he...
  7. Ashleybstarr

    How's school different in uk?

    I read in a lot of threads here people talk a lot about what course they did with a particular product line. I was wondering if in the UK you train with just one product and then you are a nail tech or if you have to do some other kind of schooling too? Do you get certidfied or are you only...
  8. Ashleybstarr

    natural nails bled from lifted enhancement.

    Hi everyone. I have a question about something that happened to me a few times with my own nail enhancements. When I was 17 or so I got my first set done with acrylics. I admit the tech was horrible, she used an electric file on my natural nails to first rough them up, they hurt so bad but I...
  9. Ashleybstarr

    Any Canucks here? Question about Cdn laws?

    I was just wondering if there are any Canadian Estheticians here and if so, could you tell me what your experiance with credo blade laws is? In school and in the 2 places I worked prior they wanted us to use them but I don't like the idea myself. Or where I could find out what regulations there...
  10. Ashleybstarr

    waxing moles and dipsticks?

    Hi everyone. I have 2 questions about waxing. The first is about facial and under-arm moles. If someone has a mole on their upper lip and they want that area waxed, how do you work around it? Also do you always use a new wax applicating stick every time you re-dip it in the wax? Ive been out...
  11. Ashleybstarr

    New and lifting question

    Hi everyone, My names Ashley, I am an Esthetician/Nail tech here in Canada. I havent been working in a few years but I am wanting to get back into it. Yesterday I did a set of tips on myself and just went over them with clear polish, just for practice. I used tips that were big enough, fit...
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