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Hi, Im a little stressed right now. I began using Brisa Lite Sculpting Gel last Monday and have done 5 clients...all 5 clients are having problem, they have all had at least 1 nail come off, as a whole nail. I have watched the CND video and am Prepping the nail the same as I do Shellac(which...

Hi guys, Ive been using Gelish for just over a year now, myself and my clients love it. Although in the last month, more and more of my clients are coming back complaining that Gelish is beginning to lift from the cuticle end and side walls. I have not changed my application at all, the only...

Hi, I have been doing quite a lot of nail art using the nail art pens but was wondering about using acrylic water based paints, are these better to use? is there a good company on the internet to buy them from? also brushes, can anyone reccommend a good quality nail art brush set to use please...

Hi, Ive been looking through the threads on an alternative to use instead of the Shellac basecoat, please can someone clarify which brisa product im looking for. I just had a look on Sweet Squared and the only product i can see is Brisa air dried liquid base...is this it??? do i need to cure it...

Hi all, I am actually a nail geek but the beautition I work with has asked for help. She has recently trained with Lash Perfect and put a full set of eyelash extentions on a hairdresser that works with us, she lost half an eye of lashes after 3-4 days, but we put it down to improper aftercare. I...

Hi, I have a client booked in tomorrow, who normally goes to another salon for OPI Axxium, but has booked in with myself for Shellac, I have never come across this Axxium product before and I want to be prepared for her questions, what are the differences between the two products please?

Hi, I have had a few clients asking if I could do nail art on top of Shellac, how would you all do this? Would you just use an ordinary top coat to seal the nail art paints?

Hi all, I have ordered my Shellac and have clients booked in. I was planning to offer removal included in the treatment price, is this correct? also should I offer them to come back in salon for removal, or should I give them the removal wipes to take home for themselves? Thanks

Hi I am currently using Young Nails tips, which have a small approx 3mm lip on them so you cannot place them far down the nail bed. A few of my clients are wanting me to place them lower down so that they last them longer before needing a new set. Can anyone recommend strong, good quality...

Hi all Ive just added some new photos onto my facebook business group. I did a pamper night last night and used a model, who bless her, had a different nail desisn on each nail. x Emma Sanders-Stringer's Photos | Facebook

Hi all, in our town, every year our local town hall holds a Pamper show, where local businesses hire a table and a space and get a chance to talk to potential clients about what your salon offers. Im planning to hand out pricelists with 20% off, have an album with my work in and a display...

Ive been trying to decide whether to give popits a go. Ive been watching utube vids of them and they look simple and effective but I was wondering... firstly, how long does it take you all to do a set? What price do you charge in comparison to your sculpts etc..? and how do you know where to...

Hi, Ive recently registered with Sweet squared and have seen the poppits on there, they say a set done in 30mins. Could someone please tell me a little more about them please? are they popular? how long do they last? do you infill them? prices charged? Thanks guys x

Hi all, Ive been looking into doing weekend nails as a service, maybe trying to do it as a walk in service on a fri or sat teatime. I was just wondering which resin would you reccommend I use? Ive never used fibreglass system so unsure of the procedure. Would it be a case of prepping nail...

Hi all, ok so I finally got in Minx on tues this week and practiced on my own hands, a friends fingers and toes and a hairdresser from below my nail bars toes. They all went on ok and have been really pleased with the results on toes, but have decided to only do it on fingers for special...

Hi all, I was just wondering where to buy Minx from? Ellisons or S2? is there a difference with price/selection etc? Secondly, after applying Minx, can u apply a UV gloss topcoat to make them last longer? Thanks geeks x

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Hi all, this is my first critique. these are embedded with hearts, mylar and glitter

Hi all, I have finally mastered the problem I had been having with lifting by applying 2 beads, first one to zone 2 and second one to cuticle area. I have now had a problem with my clients snapping nails off, I know this can happen, as I done it many times myself by catching them etc.. but...

hi i have just recieved my order for leopard print tips, I thought they were well less but they have a clear well, which I have never used before. How do I go about using these tips with a clear overlay? do I just file and blend them in after Ive glued them on?