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Hi guys just looking for a bit of advice, I part own a salon with another girl we take our own wages but half the rent bills etc and have chair rentals that pay into our shared account. She hasn't been working at the salon for about 3 months due to maternity and is only coming back one day a...

Hi guys just wondering if anyone is taking part in this yrs comps at beauty uk? I've seen no talk about it at all on here what are other ppls experience on the competition great to hear your feed bk thanks x

Hi guys just wondered if anyone got the same problem as me with konad being too small, I have clients with larger nails than me. I wondered whether you could buy larger designs for the larger nail plus I think this would also be a good idea for big toes! So disappointed when I tried it out and...

Hey guys I'm just writing up my new pricelist and wondered how you all do your luxury pedicures mine would be starting with Feet sprayed with antibacterial spray Clip & file Apply cuticle remover Soak for 10 mins (each foot) Cuticle work, remove dry skin with rasp & apply scrub Soak &...

Hi guys Ive noticed lately that alot of salons, nail techs have been advertising nail extensions for only £15 just wondering how anyone can justify this? Are they using cheap products? cutting corners? I have been using facebook to help advertise my business but am noticing techs that are...

Hi guys I'm a Bristol nail tech that used to work within a salon but now has become mobile and have clients I've found are a bit too far for me to travel I have a lovely client out in Weston supermare that would be grateful if i found her a skilled acrylic nail tech if you are pls reply thanks :) x

Hi guys! are any of you offering any % off after new year for clients? or money off offers? Be good to hear if any one does this Thanks Tash

Hi just wondered if you can use nsi polish pro base coatwith shellac??? I know you can use gelish but wondered if I could do the same with the nsi polish pro base? Thanks Tasha

Hi guys! I am currently a full time nail tech working selfemployed within a salon but have recently felt myself getting a bit bored and samey with the routine. I am happy with the majority of the work I produce but would like to do a nail course so that I am upto scratch if you know what I...

Hi guys may be a totally stupid question, but can I use the NSI size 7 kolinsky brush for acrylic 3d art? Does anyone use it for that purpose would it be small enough? Thanks Tash xx

Hi guys I am loving using shellac but have a questions. I am finding it difficult to explain how shellac is different from soak off gels, I know its crossed between a polish and gel, it removes faster, no abraisives on natural nail and isnt as strong or thick but I would like to explain more...

Hi guys recieved my shellac last fri and have been at it all wkend great stuff! I was just wondering whether using magis gel foil wraps would be as effective as using the cnd wraps? Just doing some research and thinking of other questions really dont want to repeat what ppl have already asked...

Hi guys! Been thinking of changing over from nsi to cnd but am unsure what to do. I have been using Nsi for over 3 years but have noticed a few probs with it. Last winter I struggled using it, where it was cold it took longer to cure which I think caused a lot of lifting which I dont usually...

I may be the only one here but does anyone find that items being out of stock on sweet squared very frustrating??? I desperatly need to buy some shellac stock! How can anyone run a business if the supplier isnt supplying! Thanks Tasha

Hi guys, Im a selfemployed nail tech within a hairdressers, but am also qualified to do eye treatments.There isnt any room in salon to do this so I wondered if the hair basins would be a good place. It would only be shapes & tints, just thinking its a wasted skill that im not using & could be...

Hi guys! Was just thinking up business ideas in my head and wondered if anyone does any princess parties and if you get enough work and earnings from it? I know the hours would be unsociable but would like it to work round my normal selfemployed nail tech job. Would be great for any advise...

Hi guys question please, I am a L+p nail tech but have noticed alot of clients prefering gel, mainly because they get told gels better for them and they think their nails grow healthier underneath. Its very hard to explain to brainwashed clients that l+p acrylic has benefits and will not harm...

Hi guys! I was just wondering if anyone has ever done this before and if it has been successful. I am quite quiet at the moment, as I rent a chair in a quite quiet hairdressers that dosent have much passing trade. I was wondering if I could approuch some of the (expensive) elderly people...

Hi guys I was just writing out my christmas cards out for my clients and thought id like to offer them a little gift as a gesture of their good custom and loyalty, was thinking along the lines of a tiny favour bag (cheap off ebay) containing a few sweets, or chocs but also add a few cards with...

Hi guys I have been working selfemployed for two months now renting a space in a hairdressers. Its been going ok but not as busy as id like. The rent is on a 25% basis, at the moment hes recieving around £100 a week which I think is Pretty fair considering ive bought every bit of my stuff and...