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I am seriously pondering whether to enter the Nailympics in September :Scared:!! I have a couple of clients with stunning nail beds who would happily model for me but one has a tattoo on the side of her hand and the other has a small on on the underside of her wrist. I've had a read of the...

Strut Your Stuff Online Enhancement & Nail Art Competition - Rules So, who's entering this year? I can't, don't have time this year, but it is such a fab way to get some real live feedback on your work. I've entered 3 times and it is a brilliant way to compete without the pressure of 'live'...

... Attached is a thread from Mumsnet.com (Style and beauty | what is the best nail polish? | Mumsnet Discussion) which started off as a discussion about nail polish and then one member raised Shellac and what a wonderful product it is. If you have a read you will see she loves the product but...

My hd is colouring and cutting my hair next week and I am bring quite particular on colour so I thought I'd ask here so I can tell my hd...... He uses primarily L'Oreal colours and has used Diacolours on me in the past. I want to go red - not copper, red! But I want it semi-permanent...... So...

Hi guys, I've received the following email and I'd like to know your opinions please..... "I am emiling in the hope you may be able to help me. Im a Chemotherapy Nurse and I regulary give chemotheraoy that unfortunatly effects the nails to hand and feet. The nails become very brittle, very...

.....does anyone know the treatment or cure? :):) I am noticing more and more posts in text speak and not only does it really irritate me, it means that the members of this worldwide forum for whom English is not their first language must find it very hard work making sense of them. I know...

I am a nail geek who has ventured into the hair forum in search of advice..... I have always used OTC shampoo and conditioner but my poor hair is not at its best condition and I wondered of a salon range would make a difference? I'm assuming it will! I have collar-bone length hair, highlighted...

A few recent threads have got me thinking (always dangerous :wink2:!).... There seem to be lots of people who have recently completed courses and are soon afterwards struggling because they're not working at the standard they think they should be...... Are there lots of people who had their...

One of my long-standing regulars is moving to Plymouth (Plympton?) in 3 weeks time and I offered to try and find her a new nail tech. She is an enhancement wearer (CND L+P) and generally has her appts every 2 weeks. Will wear P+W but is also up for glitter tips and all over colours! She does...

I am a Nail Tech(L+P Master, Gel, Manicure, Minx), only ever done nail training never done any skin-type stuff at all...... So if I were to add a new service to my business would I be better to learn Eyebrow Threading or Eyelash Extensions? What would be more popular and/or profitable? Also...

If any of you are in on around the Palo Alto area of San Francisco, CA I have a client for you! She is moving on the 8th July and she is a regular 2 week appointment enhancement lady (sculpted L+P and I use CND). If you PM me I'll put you in touch with her. Many thanks, I'd love to be able...

I bought this bag a couple of weeks ago: IKEA | Travel | Bags | UPPTÄCKA | Bag on wheels .....and it is fabulous! Big central compartment which houses my Brisa lamp, Daylight lamp, bin, Mundo wipes, pads and desk towel. One side pocket has my bottles and dispensers (Scrubfresh, water spray...

Only just so go easy on them!!! It's an awesome system, so sophisticated...... I love it!!!!!!!

Hi guys, A couple of weeks ago and lady joined the site (Nugget) asking for help as she is a nail biter. Well, after 2 appointments to manicure her nails and tidy up her cuticle area, I went ahead and applied a full set. Here are 2 before pics...

I am thinking of introducing a loyalty scheme but I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Here's the basics: I'm mobile with a fairly healthy client base looking to retain the clients I have. I only do nails, but I do enhancments and manicures. Here's my dilemma: If I offer pay for 5 rebalances and get the...

I'm just doing the artwork for my Yellow Pages ad for next year and want to put in a line that sums up the services I offer. Now I've drafted the follwing 3 bullet points to go in the body of my ad: - Freelance Mobile Specialist Nail Service - Acrylic, Gel and Natural Nail Services - Nail...

So, who's watching this years SCD? Any early favourites? I think the overall standard this year is very high (except Gary Rhodes, lol). The girls look generally good and a couple of the boys are very easy on the eye - step up Mark Foster and Tom Chambers!!!! This Saturday it's the boys again...

I Minxed my toes last week using Silver Lightening and I used 1 individual Minx per toenail, but the ones for smaller toenails are quite long to I had a lot of waste....... Can I cut them into smaller pieces? The cuticle end is shaped, so would I replicate that shape with my scissors? I think...