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Yep , I used to peruse this site back in 2005 ish when I was training as a nail tech with Anne Swain in Aspley Guise...blimey. Things were different then being the only ‘man’ in a class of 10 ladies. I was different then...I’ve changed somewhat since....oh, can someone say to Mrs Geek that...

Hi y'all ! It's been a while since my last question I've always been an Creative l&p nail man! But the other day, on a repeat client I sculpted Forever French using Brisa! No big deal there...but got me thinking? What happens if you eventually master all 3 systems - l&p, gel ...

Just a quickie! I'm posting from our apartment in Benidorm!! I really miss this web-site! Anyway, does anyone know if I am far away from geeg? If I'm not too far, any chance of any tuition like Peter-Pan had? Any help would be appreciated!

I have just started in a hairdressers, doing nails for one afternoon a week - I am still work nights driving a fork-lift :zzz: Anyway, my first 2 clients were nail biters - don't you just luv em ! Word has spread, all good feedback so far, except... I have yet to do a new full set on...

Hi y all ! Yes, folks the bug has been let loose! No, no need to reach for the Lemsip! No, bug123 has done his first day in a hairdressers! Hey, I know it is only one afternoon a week,but you gotta start somewhere! The first two clients were nailbitiers...aaahhhh! Never done a nail...

Hi ladies and gents Can anyone help? I've ran out of the Perfect Colour Soft White Creative Powder :eek: I love the soft white as it is not so in your face I have a supply of Creative White powder and Natural and Clear powders Is it possible to get a near match to the soft white by...

As a male nail tech, I still get 'negative feedback' when people realise that man is doing nails (ooh eh misses ;) ) I don't have a problem with people's reaction because after they realise that I'm serious and they see the end result their attitude changes! I'm not sexist anyway...

Time for a new poll :cool: Just seen the old poll about nails shapes - March 2003 Only 16 geeks voted ! :cry: Now that geekland is absolutely heaving with geeks... Has fashion in nail shapeland changed? Results would be interesting for all to see What your most popular nail shape ...

I have been meaning to ask this for a while... The transparent sculpting forms to be used with the Brisa gels, why do they not have the grid lines that are on the performance forms with the Creative L&P ? :sad: Am I the only one who misses them when doing the Brisa gel ? :( I find it...

How sad am I ? Here I am on holiday in Cyprus missing all the hustle and bustle of this web site? I wonder how long my l&p will set up in this heat? Hi to all - cu soon!! :green:

My sister sent me this... Maybe she is trying to tell me something? Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a helicopter, ten men and one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one has to leave, because otherwise they are all going to fall...

Done a couple of new sets of sculpts Both clients work in an office... Here's my question for today? Would typing on a keyboard cause damage to their sculpted nails? I say this because both sets appear to be looking a bit battered !! Any ideas? Any suggestions would be helpful -...

I'm glad it's the week-end ! I spotted what appears to be a Non Standard Salon at my city centre! I get so incensed every time I walk by :evil: :evil: :evil: Question? The nail techs are wearing masks? Is this because of the dust? the vapours? or are they using dare i say it MMA! One...

Just to let everyone know... Booked Foundation Course for the 11th-13th Jan 2004 at Milton keynes !! Whoopeee!! :D Anyone else booked same dates/venue? Any advice? Are there any concessions for men? 8) Will they be gentle with me? :rolleyes:

Hi y'all :D I'm still learning this nail thang... Once I have the opportunity to do nails full time... What do I call myself :?: By the way...I'm a male nail tech soon to be nail geek ;) Someone suggested 'Nail-him!' or 'Handi-Man' :!: Does anyone have any other...

Popped in to my local beauty wholesaler ! They have a new liquid & powder product called . . . N - New G - Generation A - Acrylics Anyone heard anything about them :?: I believe they are based in Leeds. . . Maybe Mr Geek knows them as they are local :?:

I'm not just about to burst out in song - believe me you don't want to go there :shock: Anyway, now it's a bit depressing this time of year... :( with the darkness... :( and the rain and the wind... :( Does anyone have any 'nail related' stories to tell that would make us laugh :D...

I know that we had a similar thread not long ago... But, I have a question :?: And I know someone will be able to answer... :huh: When doing scuplts or tip & overlay what shape do you file them into ? Is it what you 'feel like doing' at the time ? Is there a rule of thumb as to...

I have read from other nail techs that they use l & p to stick the tip to the free edge of the nail instead of an adhesive :!: Does anyone else do this :?: Are there any benefits about doing this as the adhesive cannot break down :?: I'd be interested in anyone's...