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  1. nailsRus

    Orly Gel FX

    Hello, I did search but found nothing. Just wondered, those that use Orly, if their Top To Bottom Gel is any good to work with please? I need to purchase a new base and top coat but if the all in one is better I'll purchase that instead. Thank you x
  2. nailsRus

    Instagram followers!

    Hello Lovely Geeks, This may have already been suggested, sorry if it has I have scrolled through and searched but can't find it. I thought it would be a nice idea, under the circumstances, to build up our Instagram accounts for when this is all over and we go back to work, we will be bigger...
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    Help I used sanitiser on nails

    Just did a set of toes and I stupidly used sanitiser spray to wipe the nails before applying the gels I realised what I had done right at the end when I went to wipe the tacky layer off. Have never done this before, I could kick myself does anyone know if they will be alright? I told my client...
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    Bit of a long one but need a rant!

    Hi lovely people, Just need some advice on how to handle this client. She came to me about a year ago and became a regular she was getting 3 - 4 weeks out of her nails. she booked in one day and when I got there she had removed them herself I asked her how and she said she had gone to the...
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    Gel nails on a 92 year lady

    Hi there I'm booked in to do a clients mum tonight and she's 92, oldest I've ever done bless her! Just looking through my client record cards and the questions on them are basic (no diabetes ect) could you lovely ladies tell me what questions to ask her alongside my form so I know I've covered...
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    Help with repetitive strain injury

    Sorry if there is a thread on this but have searched and can't find one. Just wondered if any of you have any tips? The pain in My thumb joint is so bad it takes my breath away. Is it worth seeing a doctor? Have heard there isn't anything they can do just persuade to give up the thing that's...
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    Anyone sell anything homemade alongside nails?

    Hi everyone just what the title says, do any of you make and sell things to your clients like homemade solar oil or cream or maybe something not to do with nails at all? X Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
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    Shrinking wraps

    Morning was just wondering how popular the wraps Were? Am thinking of doing the shrinking violet training anyone done it is it worth it? Thanks in advance x Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
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    Boosting posts on Facebook page?

    Hi everyone was just wondering if anyone would recommend paying to boost your posts on your nail pages on Facebook? Has anyone done this if so do they just take the one payment or do you get tied into it every month? Thanks in advance x Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
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    Boosting posts on Facebook page.

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    Refresher course

    Hi everyone I was just after some advice please. I qualified as a hairdresser 14 years ago (feel really old now :-( lol) and would now love to get back into it was wondering if anyone know of any refresher courses in my area (great Dunmow, essex) and Any advice really on getting back into it I...
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    Orly Gel FX shade shifter

    Hi everyone was just wondering if anyone had tried this? Have been thinking of getting it in for my clients for Christmas but wanted to know feedback first. Mainly how It wears. Thanks in advance xx Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
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    Blood under thumb nail when removing gel?

    Hi ladies was just wondering if any of you had experienced this...... I was removing a regulars gel Polish last night and on the thumb I noticed a tiny bit of red blood under the thumb nail right in the middle of the nail. I asked her if she had banged it and was it sore she said no, I...
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    Could someone tell me what this may be please

    Hi there am fairly new in gel nails and haven't come across anything like this before but I removed a clients gels who has been having them done with me now for 4 months and her little finger on the top is a slight Brown colour also the ring finger looked like it was turning that way too only on...
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    Could someone tell me what this is, please?

    Removed a clients gel Polish yesterday which had been on for 4 weeks and the tip on the little finger was discolored and it looked like the ring finger was starting to go too but no others were. I've took a picture to show you all (there is primer on them) Aby ideas on what it could be? X...
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    Seeing clients outside of work

    Hi Geeks I was just wondering if when Any of you see a client outside of work do you ask them how their nails are doing? I saw one of my regulars in tesco said Hi asked her how the holidays are going then left. I then thought I should have asked her how her nails were (from what I could see...
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    Feel like giving up at times

    Hi fellow geeks I just wanted reassurance that I'm not the only one who has felt like this. I qualified 6 months ago in nails Ive been doing gels mobile now for a month and even though I've had great feedback and already have plenty of regulars there is a feeling inside me that wonders if I'm...
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    Nail beads

    I have bought some nail beads and am just wondering if any of you have used these on your gels? Could you tell me how they turned out please I'm a bit worried they will be too lumpy under the top coat, thank you and any pictures sowing them would be fab x Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek...
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    How to achieve the perfect French with Orly Gel FX?

    Hi ladies, I've been qualified about 6 months and love love love working with Orly Gel FX. Ive only ever been asked for colour gels and I have my first French manicure booked in for next week and even though I have done these on family this was a while back and I'm getting a bit nervous. I'm...
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    Equipment/Products when starting?

    Hi Geeks, Am new to this and have just ordered my kit (Acrylic powder and liquid) from The Nail Warehouse it does include alot but was wondering if there was anything I needed to buy on top of it that does not come in the kit? KIT CONTENTS: Acrylic Liquid, powders, acetone, glue, cuticle...
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