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I've just got a new intro kit and would like to use a wrap system for repairing natural nails. I've successfully repaired two of my own nails using the MicroWrap and the Thin Set Resin BUT there is no way the Thick Set Resin is gonna come out the bottle. I've removed the original lid and...

Hi there, Does anyone use Miracle Shine by Ezflow? I just wondered what the results were like on acrylic and natural nails and how do you use it? Is it like regular buffing paste where you buff with a chamois buffer? Any info from any geeks would be great! Kx

Hi there, Does anyone use Essie for thier French polish? I need some help - I'm looking for a very, very soft white for a very natural looking French polish. At the moment I use 'Marshmallow' on the tips with 'Madmoiselle' over the top. I love the look, but would like something softer...

Hi Geeks, I ask the question coz I write with my left hand and use my brush in my left hand but file, clip and nip with my right! I've been trying to organise my table so that all the lotions are on the right and all the implements to the left, but it can cause problems. :o I'm trying...

Hi there, Does anyone know what a black light is? And why/how it works? Many thanks, Karen xxx

Does anyone use hydrogen peroxide in their water to test for fungal infections before performing a pedicure? I only found out about this last week. I'd never heard of it before. Does anyone know what chemical reaction makes this work? Does anyone else do this before thier pedis...

Hi there, Wondered what products you all recommned to your clients for post acrylic nails? Has anyone tried Qtica Natural Nail Growth Stimulator? The website gives this information on the product Trick your nail into growing faster! The method for guaranteeing that ¼ inch nail growth...

Hi there, Can anyone recommend a soft white and a bright white polish in the Creative collection for Frech manicures? Also, any suggestions for the base? I really love 'Beau' at the moment but can you suggest any others? I have been using Essie for French polish, but would like to try...

Hi All, Does anyone warm their hand lotion before applying it to the client? If so how do you go about warming it? Many thanks, Karen

...so you're near the end of the treatment. You've preped all the nails, applied basecoat and the first coat of colour is dry enough to start applying the second coat of colour. You're half way through the set when - darn! - you flood the cuticle with polish!!! What do you do??? Do you...

Hi Geeks, Yesterday I made an order of CND pink polish to update my collection. I ordered - Sweet Tooth Sweet Cakes Maribou Pink Sneaky Spoiled I love em all BUT, can anyone reccommend a cream pink that is kinda inbetween Sweet Tooth and Sneaky? So what I'm looking for is a...

Hi Geeks, Some time ago I copied the below piece of information from a posting on this board. I would like to ask the author for permission to use it on my website, but I can't remember who originally posted the info. Does this look familiar to anyone? I have a feeling it could be Liza...

Hi there, Can any Moxie users help me out? At the moment I'm using Retention + with Perfect Color powders and loving it. I'm happy with the PC White and Soft White, but would like to work a little faster with the pink. Sometimes I'm trying to work with the pink before it's formed any...

Hi there, Can anyone tell me if Fabric will be demo-ed at Excel? I would really like to do a class and would be very interested in seeing a demo at the show. Many thanks, Karen xxx

Hi there, Has anyone used Gehwol products for pedicures? I just wondered if anyone had an opinion on them. Kx

Hi there geeks, :D Does anyone use exfoliating mittens for pedicures? I just wondered how hygienic they were - could you sanitise them the same way as towels by washing them between clients or would you throw them away after each use? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Kx

Hi there, Recently I read about applying tips with liquid and powder rather than adhesive. Can anyone tell me the benefits of applying tips this way? Many thanks, Karen xxx

Hi there, Can anyone tell me if there is a recommended temperature to wash towels? I usually wash at 60 degrees, but am wondering if this is good enough. Many thanks, Karen xxx

Happy New Year to you all! Can anyone answer my question - is it a general rule that the bigger the nail the ticker the overlay application should be? I done a new set of nails on my friend last night who has fairly large nails. I used the smaller Sculptor Brush for these rather than the...

Hi all, I was just wondering about your individual goals. How do you keep focused? How do you get motivated? :?: If you're just starting out in business I can understand how setting up and running a business is exciting and motivating in itself, but what about well seasoned nail techs...