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Its my first time using Quattro product, I got pink glow Quattro to go over White tips.... do the crystals stick to it enough before curing or should I cure then use glue to apply? Thanks in advance :-)

It's been a while since I did any clients (a year not a decade!)... And I'm kind of throwing myself in the deep end with some Wedding nails in two weeks. Can any one recommend a nice sheer colour gel to top off a white tip, one that wont fade the white? Then will be doing diamontes on smile...

I have a client who wants a full set but she has Nail Patella Syndrome. I know her well and told her that I will try, but if they fall off the moment I walk out the door, Its not my fault. She has no nails on her thumbs, and partial on the rest of them. Does anyone have any advise as to...

Hey, I'm creeping in from nail forums! I'm not a hairdresser in anyway, souly a nail tech - but i was wondering if you could help me atall... I have bleach on the underside of my hair, and natural brown on top... i have an appointment on friday to get my hair in a spiral perm, which i am really...

I used white tips on a client who was going to have her nails for a weekend away, they have been on for 4 weeks now so she is so impressed she wants them infilled. I used clear gel last time, now i am concerned about doing the infils, as the gel might not be a good match with the white tips. Or...

Hi all, I have just started to sharpen up on acrylics. I got The Edge products as my local supplier recommended them, however the smell is ridiculous! Literally, I only did 4 nails, the windows were open in the room, and front door also open for a while, nothing spilt, everything I used was...

Hi All! I did my nail course last august. Since then, I have been doing gels for all clients, however - i have a new client who really wants acrylic. I did train on acrylic tips and acrylic sculpting, but its a case of "use it or lose it!" and I'm not all that confident on acrylic, getting...

Seems to be a hot topic today! I'm looking at all the threads about PopIts. I'd love to try these. But no info on where I can get them from. I didnt train with Creative, are there any other companies that supply them, or are they exclusive to CND? If so, where are they based and how long and...

I have a client this weekend who has had acrylics on her nails for ages now. I know the place she has her nails done (prior to me!) and I went there for a while and they electric file them to death. She has just told me she has picked the nails off! and they are ridged underneath. I have given...

Ok, I just qualified like a week ago from the beauty academy! Well, I did my own nails as my first full set. But, one of my friends asked me how much for full set the other day, and booked an appointment for yesterday. Went there, and OMG! the worst nails I've seen in my life. The were...

Just looking on here for info about SpaRitual products, can't find much definitive info! Can someone help me through this? Which products of theirs are a must? it really appeals to me, organic and used for hands and feet etc. They have so many products to choose from? Thanks in advance...

I'm just starting out in the nail biz! I want to register so the company name is taken, do you do this with "company house" or trade mark IP place? I have no idea where to start? Sorting out an account etc? All help needed... and greatly appreciated! Angel..

Hi All! I'm in training at the beauty academy at the moment, but not sure which products to use, the trainer is selling Magnetic, and i think its really good stuff, but I dont want to use products that are expensive to begin with. Any ideas of a good starting product to use? Thanks for...

I start my nail course on friday at the beauty academy and my nails are are mess. I had acrylics on for about 5 years (ignorancy and stupidity lead me to a salon that ripped my nails to shreds!) and now I've taken them off for the course, I'm horrified!! The information for the course says...

Just been to the nail salon i've been going to for ages. Every time I go, they always file my nails and i mean like 50% of my nails til I ache! I went in last saturday to get a new set (other set came off) and I said, dont file them, they hurt! anyway, three days later 8 fell off and 2 were...

Hi there, I'm new to salon geek and was wondering if anyone could help me out? I'm looking to go mobile doing nails, just wondered what kind of insurance and things are needed? All help appreciated!! Angel..