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    Insurance for nail technician working from home?

    hi i used to be a mobile nail technician but i am now working from home. who does everyone use for insurance for this? i used professional beauty before but not sure if i need a different company now im working from home? thanks for your help!
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    Where can I get some wheels for my beauty box?

    Hi I have a silver beauty box/case which does me fine. I am currently 5 months pregnant so now finding it heavy to carry, does anyone know where I can get some wheels and handle ( like on a suitcase) to add to my box? I know you can buy boxes with the wheels on, but I'm going to be working...
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    Nail table for home salon?

    Hi geeks, For those of you that have a home salon what table do you have? I know if you buy an official nail table you pay more so has anyone bought one from s furniture shop, ikea etc that you use for your work? I think the key thing is the table not being too wide so you have to stretch...
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    what did u do for maternity leave?

    hi everyone, i am a mobile self employed nail tech and 4 months pregnant! just wondered what peoples experience was for maternity leave when your self emloyed? i know i am entitled to maternity allowance but how did u find your clients coped when u had leave. i would like 6 months off...
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    dont need planning permission but need building regulations? help please!

    hi, I am wanting to convert an outbuilding in my garden into a treatment room. it basically needs plastering and insulating. I have spoken to my local council and they have said i dont need planning permission but building regulations need to be followed. has anyone else had this happen to...
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    Highlights when pregnant?

    Can someone advise me-basically is it safe to continue with highlights when pregnant? Keep hearing mixed reports! Thanks
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    Setting up home salon? Advice please!

    That's exactly the same reason for me doing it! I'm sure your doing the right thing!
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    Setting up home salon? Advice please!

    Hi I want to convert an outbuilding in my garden into a room for me to work from home. I called my council to ask about the regulations and rules. They told me I don't have to go through them and to contact business link. Which I did, they said an advisor would call me back but I have heard...
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    What did you all do when you had a baby?

    thanks for all the advice. how would u go about finding someone to fill in for you while your off?
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    What did you all do when you had a baby?

    thanks for your replies. any more thoughts from anyone else?
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    What did you all do when you had a baby?

    Hi, Im a mobile nail technician and have built up a good business which keeps me busy at least 5 days a week. I am now pregnant, which was planned but just wondered what everyone elses experiences was regarding this when you work alone? How much time did you take off? im worried if i take...
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    My main business is gel nails, should I offer Shellac?

    so basically if they want more strength to there nails if they are weak etc then bio gel would still be the best recommended, if they want a natural manicure then giving them the option of having shellac instead would be better. so targeting clients who want a long lasting manicure with less...
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    My main business is gel nails, should I offer Shellac?

    thanks for your replies. so if i offered shellac can u offer it as part of your manicure or is it a treatment done on its own? If a new client wanted to know the difference between the 2 how would you sell shellac over bio gel? the fact that its not something that they have to keep having...
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    My main business is gel nails, should I offer Shellac?

    i have been reading lots on here about shellac and am very interested. my question is 99% of my business is bio sculpture nno. so am i gaining anything from offering shellac? whats the difference/advanatages? will my clients change to shellac?
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    recommend summerhouse/shed for home salon?

    Hi, I am interested in setting up from home as i am mobile at the moment, i am going to get a summerhouse or shed so its separate from the house. just wanted to know if anyone has one of these can anyone recommend a particular make or model? I offer gel nails, manicures and pedicures so dont...
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    Home salon

    Hi, I am interested in setting up from home as i am mobile at the moment, i am going to get a summerhouse or shed so its separate from the house. just wanted to know if anyone has one of these can anyone recommend a particular make or model? I offer gel nails, manicures and pedicures so dont...
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    Help with o.p.i manicure please

    hi, i got the o.p.i manicure range today ( the orangey coloured one!) just wondered what everyones routine is with these products, as on the back of the skin renewal scrub it says use the effervescent soak afterwards. but do you use this soak before scrub or after? any thoughts would be...
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    Leaflet printing cheap apart from Vistaprint?

    i use vistaprint to do my pricelists which i do in a postcard format which is great, however looking to get 1000 printed which at vistaprint prices comes out about £80. so am looking for a printer that can do me a 100 leaflets, but want them just to be one sided and on paper to keep cost down...
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    has anyone used go gel?

    Hi, Just reading my scratch mag last night and came accross an ad in the back for go gel. Looking on there website seems to all sound great, I am a bio sculpture user of 6 years but I do find the product expensive and the customer service poor so thought perhaps to look at a different company...
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    Best priced uv gel lamp?

    Hi, Im after a new uv gel lamp by daylight with 4 bulbs. anyone seen these online or at the shops on offer anywhere? want to get the best price! thanks
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