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  1. Seraphine

    Feeling disheartened about competitor's prices

    I started in a salon yesterday - it's my first salon experience after 8 years of mobile/home salon work. I had one client.... okay, it was the first day. I'll be doing a big marketing push in the next week so I'm hoping I can put some names in my book. But last night I was updating my work...
  2. Seraphine

    EU Regulations - is there a minimum age for enhancements now?

    I was talking to a hairdresser today who said that EU regulations now prevent her from doing colour processing on clients under the age of 16. I haven't done enhancements on teens in awhile, but when I have I've had them get a consent form signed by a parent. Now I'm worried that there's been...
  3. Seraphine

    Self employed in salon, how do you handle VAT?

    I've been mobile self employed for 7 years, and am looking at doing space rental in a salon. As I'm not making a lot per year (have been part time due to children) I've not been paying VAT. The salon I'd like to work for does charge VAT. The salon's accountant has said that I'd need to charge...
  4. Seraphine

    Can I use my UK CND Shellac lamp in US/Canada?

    I'm visiting Canada and brought my Shellac gear so I could treat my mum to a manicure - will there be any issue if I use a regular travel plug (UK to US) converter with my lamp? Just checking before I blow it up.... :eek: Thank you!
  5. Seraphine

    I've lost my sense of smell!

    Hi all - I know this might be a reach, but I'm desperate to find out more about what's happened. About 6 weeks ago, I noticed my sense of smell decreasing, and now I barely have any. I can't smell good things or bad things (I can't smell the catbox when I change it, so that's saying...
  6. Seraphine

    Minimum age limit for nail techs?

    I'm curious about this... is there a minimum age for a nail tech? I understood you couldn't get public liability insurance until you were 16, and as we require the under-16 clients to bring in a parental permission form, I was wondering if anyone worked before this age? I remember in my...
  7. Seraphine

    OPI Axxium (hard) gel - colours fading?

    Hi all! An internet friend asked me this: "I also have gel nails and clean homes for a living. I have no trouble at all with the strong cleaners my hands come into contact with. My only complaint is that I love hot pink and in the summer they fade terrible in the sun. My nail tech does not...
  8. Seraphine

    Looking for a Shellac tech in the Netherlands

    Hello! I'm on the look out for a Shellac nail tech in Netherlands for a client who lives there. I did her nails on a recent visit to Scotland and she'd like to keep the Shellac going. Her post code is 7683bd, region is Overijssel. Can anyone recommend anyone? Many thanks Dawn
  9. Seraphine

    Looking for Shellac tech in Dunfermline

    Hi all One of my clients lives near Dunfermline and needs a tech who does Shellac for an appointment in September. I'm away for 3 weeks and won't be able to do her right before her holiday. I was hoping to find someone for her as she's actually getting worried now. Anyone out there? Thanks! Dawn
  10. Seraphine

    Has anyone started charging less for Minx services?

    I started doing Minx about 3 years ago, and have always charged £25. Lately, I'm starting to hear "through the grapevine" that some of my clients think my prices are high when they can get them done in several local places for £15. A client told my best friend (they are also friends) that she...
  11. Seraphine

    Colour Differences in Shellac?

    I recently did a client in Rock Royalty. She called me today saying a co-worker also had the same colour, but hers was much darker than the nails I did. I did two thin layers, and while it looked like a thorough application, she was a bit disappointed after see the other nails. Has anyone...
  12. Seraphine

    Looking for a Shellac tech in Newcastle on Tyne, NE12

    I recently did a Shellac manicure on a lovely lady from Killingworth, Newcastle on Tyne (NE12 6**) while she was visiting Scotland. She would like to continue on with regular Shellac treatments - are there any techs here I can direct her to? Many thanks! Dawn
  13. Seraphine

    Nail Adhesive bothering my asthma - other options?

    Hi all! I've had several serious chest infections since the birth of my daughter two years ago (secondary to surgical infections... long story!), and after my last one this past winter, the doctors have told me I have asthma. I've tried to be very aware what sort of things trigger an attack...
  14. Seraphine

    Best way to repair a Minx (can't replace it!)

    Hi all! I did a set of Minx toes yesterday, and this morning the client said that a corner was coming up on her big toe. I'm going to do a repair tomorrow (mobile client). I can't replace it as I don't have any more of this particular pattern (only scraps), and not enough for a new big toe...
  15. Seraphine

    Shellac for Massage Therapist?

    I've been asked by a massage therapist if Shellac would be a good option for her as she misses wearing colour. I feel that if it's a good application that there shouldn't be any flaking and a minimal risk for harbouring bacteria... am I right to advise her this? Are there any massage...
  16. Seraphine

    What to say to people who insist "superglue is fine for nails"?

    I'm on a non-nail discussion forum, and this topic came up. All these ladies popped up talking about how using superglue for repairs is fine, and myself and another nail tech came on to say that superglue shouldn't be used on nails, that 1) nail adhesive should be used rather than superglue...
  17. Seraphine

    Met someone who thinks Acetone is unsafe - help please?

    Hello all (I apologise for the length) I was reading a forum about travel, and they have a beauty section. There's a prolific poster there who has a beauty salon who said yesterday (during a discussion about the Brazilian Blowout safety issue): "Wow! It's amazing how the product industry...
  18. Seraphine

    My Minx "slid off" (first time in 2 years)

    I did a Minx client this morning to prepare for her wedding on Saturday. I used the wedding lace style, after using the first half of the sheet a few months ago on a different bride. They went on fine, no problems. Same technique I've been using on everyone else, and most of my clients get a...
  19. Seraphine

    French Gel Overlay vs Shellac French...

    Hi everyone I did two gel overlays tonight, and got to thinking. How many of you are doing Shellac french instead of traditional gel french overlays? Gel overlays always seem to take me such a long time (I'm a bit fussy about them... always afraid of not building them up enough in case they...
  20. Seraphine

    "Touching up" Shellac (mine, not clients)

    Well, I've been wearing Shellac since Thursday and am well impressed! Great colour, wears very well, and I've been putting them through the test with lots of dishes and cleaning and messing things. Today, I went to work at a nursing home and exposed them to just a TOUCH too much acetone :(...
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