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  1. Qti

    Increase in awkward clients ?

    I have a sneaky feeling that some clients complain to see if they can get a discount on my services. I think that my clients have worked out that I am a soft touch lol. I do tend to give a litte bit extra to my clients if they were unhappy with my previous treatment and I think they have...
  2. Qti

    Really need your opinions and business advise, want to get it right this time

    GO FOR IT GIRL!!!. They are wiiling to show u their nail secrets, give you 60% AND pay for half your stuff, Come ON??. I wish I had the opportunity to learn vietnamese tricks of the trade. I have asked before and I was told no by two salons and laughed out of another. I have searched on the web...
  3. Qti

    Hiya just did these beasts last night what do you think?

    Sexy! and fashion forward well done babes.
  4. Qti

    soaking off when mobile?

    LOL, a nail technician's diplomacy and communication skills are second to none. I like the different ideas for making the most out of what can be a very uncomfortable situation. Distracting the client with talk of exotic holidays(the take a big sigh first, had me lmao) and taking the time to do...
  5. Qti

    The ULTIMATE nail quiz!!

    Ms Matrix, is it too late to say I did'nt understand your correction. I sterilize hard implements(nothing wih pumice or emery for example) like the ones I stated in the UV cabinet. So although it may not be sterile any more when it comes out, the process is called sterilisation?. I checked my...
  6. Qti

    airbrushed nail art...

    I miss airbrushing!. I have'nt worked with one for a while, when I began renting a space in a salon/mobile. It was'nt at the top of my list as in my area, north london its popularity had been going down. Pretty much all the clients asked for nail art. I think nail art last longer as polish...
  7. Qti

    biggest mistakes when training?

    When I was training, I was prepping a client's natural nails and did'nt realise that the skin underneath was attached to the nail, When I cut down her natural nail, I cut the attached skin and blood gushed everywhere. The client and I were staring at each other in shock. I was almost on my...
  8. Qti

    Acrylic Brand- anyone heard of this?

    Was it "Cheri" it is a brand that my wholesalers sell. It contains MMA.
  9. Qti

    How Many Clients Re-Book?

    oooouuu:lol:. I like minime1's idea...I'm sure I will use that in the future. Yipee!
  10. Qti

    How much should i charge ?

    What if you charge half-price on what the prices will be when you fully qualify. So if you're mani is £20, then £10?. I agree it is a good idea to let clients know this is for a limited time only AND what your full prices will be. This will save you and them any embarrasment later on. Prepare...
  11. Qti

    How Many Clients Re-Book?

    Very few of my clients re-book straight after they have finished there treatment, they tend to contact me a few days before they want a treatment. I am defo' in the process of getting my clients and myself more organized, by getting them to re-book in advance-so I know what I am doing from...
  12. Qti

    Regular infills with no breakages

    Where does the client's nail break? in the middle(check apex) at the tip (check thickness of product), crumble away (check product consistency is correct), e.g not too dry not to wet acrylic or old gel/glue OR popping off completely(could be due to lifting, check correct nail prep). There are...
  13. Qti

    The ULTIMATE nail quiz!!

    Sanitisation refers to any procedure used in the salon to remove and reduce the risk of infection Sterilisation is the complete destruction of bacteria and their sporesSterilisation is therefore the most ' hygenic' option. It should be used in particular for tools -cuticle pusher, nipper, nail...
  14. Qti

    FREE nail art/airbrush course!

    I'm interested.
  15. Qti

    Pics of my nails (as reqested lol )

    WOW!. These nails are too nice:). I love the length, colour and the flowers. All together they are just crazy. My customers would love to have nails like these. Alot of them are avid partygoers and nails like these would set off their elaborate outfits. I can't do 3D nail art:cry:. I have...
  16. Nail Art

    Nail Art

    Summer 2006
  17. Qti

    please help

    Hi Jodie I don't know of any wholesalers in your area, but maybe you could;google, yellow pages or politely ask in a local salon to be referred to their nail wholesalers. Or, you could buy tip cutters. Tip cutters will save you having to file the nail down. They are widely availlable. I have...
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