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  1. Violet Star

    Im in a hair disaster - please help

    Hi All, Before i explain, Im not a hair expert, i know allot about hair colouring and whilst doing this i kind of had the help of my professional hairdresser cousin. I know i should have gone to her to have it done but i was too impatient. Ok my hair was really red (cheryl cole like) i...
  2. Violet Star

    Babyliss wax heater vs Options dome 1000cc

    Hey, I was wondering what wax heater you think is best to get out of these two? Will be using strip and non strip wax. The only thing with the dome is i cant seem to find the little extra pots so i can switch when needs be. The usual hive ones dont fit into the dome one. Hairdressing...
  3. Violet Star

    Faced with a decision and cant make my mind up...HELP!

    Hi geeks, I am faced with a decision and I really cannot make my mind up and am now getting stressed :irked: I had a trial booked in for hairdressing apprenitceship in a hair salon for tommorow. This salon also has the beauty room to rent for £50 per week. (I spoke about renting a salon but...
  4. Violet Star

    Some advice on room renting

    Hi Guys, Well today i sealed the deal. Got my new beauty room i will be renting which is 1-2 miles from my home. Brilliant location with no other beauty shops close by. So much passing trade, cars are constantly driving past as its a main road. Its along a row of shops. For the first 3 weeks...
  5. Violet Star

    Home based geeks, Some advice?

    Hi, Those who are homebased what room do you provide your beauty treatments? Do you have a whole room just for beauty? I am home based/mobile but provide my treatments in my bedroom as its huge. I just think it doesnt look professional. I want to rent a beauty room but worried incase it...
  6. Violet Star

    Lash Extensions Problem

    Hiya, Yesterday day time i done a set of lashes these are the cluster ones that last upto 2 weeks. I use salon system glue and lashes. The lady has emailed me last night saying the corners of her lashes have fell off. Can you think why? Is there a better glue i can use? Thanks
  7. Violet Star

    New website - What do you think?

    Hi Geeks, After having a long break from beauty i have decided to return and carry on, now things are easyer for me now i have a car :) I have spent 5 days designing my new website myself. what do you think? Any problems or mistakes you spot, dont be worried to tell me.x...
  8. Violet Star

    Considering changing tanning lotion

    Hi Geeks, I am considering changing my tanning brand. I currently use A-tan on my clients and for my students when training i use Couture. I do like A-tan but i find that it fades very quickly....i havent had any feedback from clients with this problem or any feedback at all! But when...
  9. Violet Star

    Want to start doing nails again...Need some help

    Hi Guys, I trained with CND in 2008 for Brisa. After a few months i gave up nails as i was struggling. But ive now decided to start doing nails again and im ready to break through the barrier! :green: I want to start using NSI this time, i was wondering am i able to use white tips will...
  10. Violet Star

    Does age really matter?

    Hi guys, Sorry in need of some more advise. After attending 5 interviews and calling over 50 salons i finally managed to get a trial in a salon to start my apprenticeship but the man is also trialing 7 other people! Which are all school leavers. Now i am 18 years old and i have been turned...
  11. Violet Star

    Junior stylist wage?

    Hi, Im starting my hairdressing apprenticeship very soon and ive had an interview with a salon owner who is happy to take me on whilst im training. He said he will be paying me 80.00 per week, i will be training 1 day and working 4 days. Is the minimum apprenticeship wage 95.00 or can they...
  12. Violet Star

    Going from auburn to blonde

    Hiya, Was wondering if you would help me. At the moment i have light auburn hair (not naturally this is coloured by semi perminant tint) I want to go to a ash/baby blonde. My hairdresser who is family applies the colour but i purchase the products as i am a member of capital hair and beauty...
  13. Violet Star

    Who has a day job & works in beauty?

    Hi Geeks, I was wondering do any of you have a day time job as long as doing your own beauty work? How do you juggle this around? Do you find it hard coming home from a days work and then doing your appointments? X
  14. Violet Star

    What treatment would solve this problem?

    Hi Geeks On my legs (mostly thighs) i have this problem which appears to look like dead skin spots ive had this for years now and it doesnt seem to go! I exfoliate on a regular basis ive tried using salts, scrubs, exfoliating gloves and nothing gets rid of it. It ruins the appearance of my...
  15. Violet Star

    I've been conned, what to do?

    Hi Geeks, Im so angry today i have been conned. Some new customer come to me today for eyelash extensions she arrived she seemed trust worthy to me, once i compelted them she looked into the mirror and said oh i love them they look great! She handed me £20 but the treatment was £15 i run down...
  16. Violet Star

    Freelance Beauty Therapists Wanted - All over the Uk

    Work for us We are always looking for qualified beauty therapists to work on a freelance basis for Icandy pamper parties. We are looking for therapists anywhere in the uk to provide pamper parties in their chosen area. The benefits to joining Icandy pamper parties: You gain more clients for...
  17. Violet Star

    What do you think of this offer? Rent a room

    Hi Geeks, I need some advice a lady is opening up her salon this weekend and ive been speaking to her today as i emailed her a few weeks back about having a space in there. So the offer is that i provide all my breauty treatments (im the only therapist there) and also take my bookings etc and...
  18. Violet Star

    Happy Halloween Geeks!

    Happy Halloween geeks!! :twisted::Scared: what are you all doing for halloween? What you dressing up as?
  19. Violet Star

    Can someone recommend lashes please?

    Hi Geeks, Im going to a party for halloween and want some lash extensions in but not the ones that last ages and cost allot. Can anyone recommend some good cheapist lashes (max 10.00) that stay in for 24 hours? Thanks :)
  20. Violet Star

    Help with name of Beauty School

    Hi Geeks, After completing my PTLLS course in December. I will be setting up my own beauty school in Essex. Teaching a variety of treatments. But i havent a clue what to call it? I was thinking RB Beauty Training Academy ( RB are my initials)... but i think its a little boring? Any ideas...
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