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  1. applepie

    Where has Redken Clear Moisture shampoo gone?

    I can't get it anywhere - does anyone know if it's been discontinued? Any recs for an alternative please? It's for my own use (I'm beautytherapist geek) - my hair is fine and gets oily but this was working really well for me on alternate days with the Redken oil detox shampoo. Have spent a...
  2. applepie

    Questions to ask when going to look at a room to rent

    Is there a sink but also check it actually does have hot water and not just cold! (Learnt that one the hard way!) Try to negotiate a reduced rent opening deal to give you some time to get going and reduce the pressure on finances - it can make all the difference to your success.
  3. applepie

    How did you escape the 9-5?

    One thing to add another perspective, are you hair or beauty? Am currently renting a beauty room in a new hairdressers and I really feel they are two different ball games nowadays. A lot of the positive opinions here are from the hair point of view. I feel clients no longer value beauty...
  4. applepie

    Waxing disaster

    My tip is do the bikini wax first - it does tend to get warm in the room when you are working up a sweat on a full leg and that way you can get it done first before the client starts getting too hot for the wax to set well. Then I would do the front upper legs for the same reason. I do it this...
  5. applepie

    Caci facials

    Carlton are great. Results as good as any other but the unit is small, portable and affordable. I have 2 - a diamond mda and non surgical facelift micro current but they now combine them in one unit and it also has led light therapy too.
  6. applepie

    Where will it all end?

    This is all so true and Frustrating. I had a call today from new client wanting gel polish manicure then she mentioned she needed previous gel removed from hands and feet. I explained my costs (removal is free for a reapplication if I applied it but I charge a fee to remove if applied...
  7. applepie

    What is considered a reasonable price for a beauty room

    Is it a hair salon or beauty? If you are newly qualified and want some salon experience, I would personally look for an employed therapist role as you will earn and learn at the same time. That way you will have support and experienced therapists around you and no financial worries. It's...
  8. applepie

    What is considered a reasonable price for a beauty room

    I pay £100 a week and that includes bills. I think that's a fair rent but, I opened in the Summer and am still not making much money above the rent as a really busy week seems to be followed by a very slow week that swallows the profits from the previous week! Be careful, I really didn't think...
  9. applepie

    Help! Really need some advice, my salon is so quiet

    Not much to add except mutual sympathy as I am in the same situation! I worked from home for years but started renting over a hairdresser a couple of months ago after we moved house. It is tough and hard to keep cheerful sometimes isn't it?! I am just about managing to pay the rent from my...
  10. applepie

    Retail display in small treatment room

    I have the Ribba shelf from IKEA. They have 2 sizes, white or black and I got the larger one (under £15). Mine is fairly high up at eye level and so not in the way.
  11. applepie

    Just started renting in hairdressers, advice needed please

    Thanks Chris. Just trying to get others perspective on it helps and sounds like your thoughts are along my own lines.
  12. applepie

    Just started renting in hairdressers, advice needed please

    Hi, I have recently started renting in a hairdressers. I'm a beauty therapist and had a few existing clients from my last salon but not enough to make this work without new clients. There is another room here that they are looking to rent to a nail tech. I don't do extensions but do offer gel...
  13. applepie

    Just started renting in hairdressers, advice needed please

    Hi, I have recently started renting in a hairdressers. I'm a beauty therapist and had a few existing clients from my last salon but not enough to make this work without new clients. There is another room here that they are looking to rent to a nail tech. I don't do extensions but do offer gel...
  14. applepie

    Essie?

    Thanks so much xx
  15. applepie

    Essie?

    Does anyone know where I can buy Essie pro polish please? Used to use LoellaBelle or Beauty Express but neither are stockists now I'm desperate to replace/ renew my range.
  16. applepie

    Insurance for one month?

    Thanks guys, will give them a call. :hug:
  17. applepie

    Insurance for one month?

    No luck unfortunately - am with the beauty guild and they said no, only yearly. Does anyone know if it's possible with any other insurers please?
  18. applepie

    Insurance for one month?

    Can you do that?! Feel a bit thick now!
  19. applepie

    Insurance for one month?

    My insurance is just about to end but I Work from home and we are in the middle of selling our house. Does anyone know an insurer who would cover me for a monthly premium as I will not be continuing my salon after my house sale so reluctant to pay for another year. Thanks x
  20. applepie

    Sore back and shoulders with Caci!

    Yes this happened to me too when I got my non surgical machine. Agree with Virtues - standing up will mean your arms are not raised so high and it does seem to help stop tension build up in your shoulders. I also space out my clients among other treatments and will only book up to 2 lift...
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