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    What would you say were the advantages & disadvantages of your brand of wax?

    I have tried quite a few out since qualifying 18 months ago:- Non Strip Wax:- Trained in college using traditional hot wax (not sure of brand)-didn't like-too hot-hard to control temp, if not at right consistency went brittle and difficult to remove-only suilable for strong hairs. Hive film...
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    Need you help geeks ! employment law/holiday entitlement question !

    Hi, I've just googled this (employment law) and went on the direct gov site which had links on how to calculate holiday pay. It said all employees are entitled to holiday pay and calculated when working 8 hours per week you would be entitled to 41.3 hours holiday pay per anum. Hope this helps
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    spray tan acredited courses

    Hi, I am looking for a spray tan acredited course, not brand specific as I am still researching, but one that covers health, safety, contraindications, maintenance etc. I have read all prev posts but I may have missunderstood some information. Thank you
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    tinting brows

    Yes you can....
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    I'm Such A Failure

    Hi, please don't be so hard on yourself, to have not had one for all that time is fantastic but just put it down to a slight re-laps, tomorrow is another day so just try again. I have tried to quit soooo many times and have only ever suceeded for a few weeks at the most. So this year I decided...
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    Using oil when waxing

    Hi, I have rather sensitive, dry skin on my legs and need to constantly moisturise to prevent them looking like 'a turtles neck' as my kids kindly refer to them. I dread when they're due to be waxed and tend to leave them a bit longer than I should :((I don't practice what I preach) After...
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    To Glove or not to Glove???

    Whilst training we wore gloves for waxing everything apart from the facial area, but I fail to see the difference say to facial waxing and waxing a leg if hygiene is impecable. I personally prefer to wax without them except where there is a higher possibility of blood spotting ie bikini.
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    Manicure ... with or without soaking?

    Hi, I completed my vtct nail treatment course last year at my local college which was a full 6 month course. I cannot believe how out of date their training is until now I have read this thread:irked: We were taught(quoted from my student pack): 1. Client consultation-remove...
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    Foundation question

    Hi, I use a consealer( I personally use coverderm) underneath mineral make-up with great results.:)
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    tinting brows

    :)You can lighten your brows up to 3 levels using RefectoCil bleaching paste for brows for blondes no.0 shade, this must be mixed with same brand oxidant. I have not used this particular product but I've used the red tint and was delighted with the results. You can get this from hive of beauty...
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    skinmate towel warmer instructions

    Hi, thanks for your advice, I haven't used it yet as I was a bit woried about maintenance but feel better now and can't wait to try it out:)
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    male hand waxing combined with manicure

    FANTASTIC ADVICE:) I'm really looking forward to do the treatment now, thank you again
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    male hand waxing combined with manicure

    Thank you so much for your reply:) in your oppinion which wax works best on the hand area.
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    male hand waxing combined with manicure

    Hi, is it possible to perform hand waxing for a male client combined with a manicure treatment, I can't find any info regarding this, any advice pls
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    skinmate towel warmer instructions

    Hi, I have just bought a second hand skinmate towel warmer but it didn't come with any instructions. I would like to know how long you leave the towels in before you can use them? also what if any maintenance is required? any help/advice is appreciated, thank you for your time
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    Oh no! Eyelash Perm didnt work.....

    Hi, the problem could have been caused by not placing a towel over the wrap as you need to keep a constant heat over the lashes meaning that any draughts could affect the result. The product shouldn't have gone off if you have stored it away from direct sun light or a heat source. Good Luck with...
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    starting beauty course

    HI PLEASE don't give in before you've started, you've already taken the first and largest steps towards a new life by enrolling. Think of your age as a positive attribute:) learning is a life long skill we all participate in one form or another. You will make new friends, you will learn new...
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