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Hello, I remember a few people saying that they use colouring sheets to entertain the children while they wait - using pictures of nails and getting them to do nail art designs. I think this is a fab idea but can't seem to find any colouring sheets (yes I have googled it!) I know I could draw...

Hello! I haven't posted in ages, some of you may remember me posting a few months ago about my new business Kids Party Planet (completely separate from my nail business!) well its taken off like I could never have expected so I have been so busy I haven't had as much time to spend on here :cry...

After waiting for over a month I finally received my cheque for my aero vouchers - in my business name :evil: I VERY clearly stated on my invoice that all cheques should be payable to myself and they have just decided to do what they like apparently. Ironically they have also spelt my business...

I had a client ring up earlier who wants forever french natural nail overlays. No problem expect she wants a Saturday morning appointment. I explained I can't because I run another business at the weekends doing kids parties. Anyway she says OK I will get back to you :rolleyes: I get off the...

To make it worse the client is my sister in law AND shes due to come in for a re balance at my local college tomorrow night because I am being assessed. I went to pick up my nephew yesterday and she proudly showed me her nails (which have now been on 6 weeks woo-hoo!). She had very little...

Hi everyone, I have been doing my nail enhancement course since September at my local college training in OPI future fibre, OPI clarite liquid and powder and LCN gels. I am nearly complete on my course but I am still not happy with the nails I am producing. My main problem is the...

This is my third full set of fibre glass nails I used OPI future fibre for them and they took me 90 minutes. I tucked in the sidewalls after reviewing these photos! Clickable link: AJ NAILS -- Manicure and Pedicure In Crawley, West Sussex

I'm just about recovering lol have the worst hangover :lol: Steve was a total sweetie last night I got cooked a three course dinner, Prawn Cocktail, Beef Stew and New York Cheesecake - it was delicious! I also got a box of Thorntons chocolates Hope everyone had a lovely night last night...

Hi fellow geeks! I'm really not feeling very well today been up since 4am with a headache and and nausea and now, just for fun, I got the shakes too :sad: Anyway I have a very good client who is off on holiday tommorow who I just feel as though I cannot let down. Shes one of my few mobile...

Right so basicaly me (Amy) and my friend Lisa have decided to take the plunge and do Kids Parties in our (limited:eek:) spare time to boost our incomes and give us a bit of variation. We have both worked in childcare so plenty of experince. ANYWAY ... I have been working my little butt off on...

Hiya and Happy New Year! Right well I have got a client in a few days who wants her extensions (not done by me) removed. I asked her what gel she had on and shed said its OPI dont know they type but the only gel I know of by OPI is axxium. Anyway I asked wether she knew if it was a soak off or...

Hiya, So I recently got my student insurance sorted for nail enhancements and after a few trials on friends and familiy decided to take the plunge and offer the option to callers about nail enhancments to have a set of 'student' nails (just for christmas). I made sure everyone understood they...

Hiya, Im training at my local college and we are using OPI Clarite Acrylic because its odourless. Now its been explained that you work wetter with Clarite than usual acrylics but man it seems TOO wet!!! I know Im doing nothing seriously wrong anymore as they are not turning yellow and tutour...

Ugh third no show this week. I bent over backwards and fitted this woman in tonight and guess what she cant be bothered to show up or call and cancel. She only booked this morning! Earlier this week I was forced to move a client (whod been to me before) due to a hospital appointment. She couldnt...

... I had a client this morning for a pedicure. When I asked if she would like a polish she quickly replied oh no, now thats its winter I think 'we' should give them a chance to breath don't you? Ok so this part of the story we have ALL heard before but I urge you to read on! With a bright smile...

Hello, Yesterday I went to an office and spent the day doing manicures for thier christmas party tonight. Great booking and despite a small hitch have asked me back on a regular basis (which makes me feel like this :green:) I took a brand new bottle of star nails formula 1 rapid dry drops...

Hi I have a 'client' who manages to crack her gel horizontally across the middle of the nail. I have already posted a thread and worked out the reasons as to why this happening but now I just wanted to ask if its repairable or if you have to take it off and start again? Ami

Hello, Im using the LCN gel phasique system and just need a refresh on what I'm supposed to be doing with infills. This is what I have been doing. 1. Filing off any lifting trying to blend where the natural nail and old gel meet. 2. Filing over the gel to file down product and removing shine...

I've googled but cant find an answer. I was asked this recently and could only reply with what I thought but I'd love to know the 'facts'. Ami