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Sorry its taken me a while to answer. I explain to them that acetone isnt really effective in the removal of that type of acrylic, and that I dont think they would be happy paying for three hours of my time. ( to my thinking if they want them off, then there not going to be a quality repeat...

Im suffering the exact same thing with the mma salons charging more and convincing the clients its gel. Its theft in my book. Also ive now stopped accepting removal appointments if they have the nails on from an mma salon.

Another time saving tip, ( if using tips), is to apply them, and dont cut and shape them, do it after your product is applied. The product is still supple enough to use your one tip cutters on, and just doing it once at the end is better than doing the shaping again twice.

Hi everyone. Can someone please explain to me the difference between True gel polish, and Gel polish hybrid. I use mani q from Yn, but whats the difference in that product compared to what is being called " hybrid" ????:confused: Thanks

mmm, Usually when you finish a course thats the trouble. You never get to see your work returning. What I did when I first started out was offer your full set clients a complimentary buff and polish in a week. That way you can see whats going right or wrong. If youve pinpointed that you...

Firstly Id be putting all the staff on a compulsory service, ( nails or waxing or whatever they need), no charge, because they are your best advertisment. Then Id be doing free hand massages at the basin just to break the ice and introduce yourself. Doing this if you get one new appointment a...

excellent idea. that sure beats orangewood and spit. lol

I can highly recommend the YN-99 from young nails, the handpiece is so lightweight, there is absolutely no vibration, you cant even hear that its on. When I use this e-file on gels, I dont have to pump up the power any higher than the first light indicator ( I think theres about 6). This is...

Hi darl. IMO I wouldnt offer something that I am a bit "ordinary" at. Offer what your proud and confident at doing.:)

well I use Young Nails Mani q coloured gel polishes, and unless I use the correct nail swiping liquid that is made for this system, it isnt as shiney. Perhaps you should use the whole system and not part thereof for maximum effect.:lol:

Mine also soak off well. I file the top layer just to break the shiney seal a little, wrap a cotton ball in pure acetone and foil it, wait 10-15 min, and scrape off easily.

Hi there. Yes you can use the mani q as your base coat, if your using the new colours as an overlay onto natural nails/ You should use the base coat if your going to use the colours over enhancements. ( acrylic or gel):)

Hi, how are you? Any of those methods youve mentioned are fine. I do it by applying a thin viscosity gel like flex from young nails, just on the free edge where you want your gel to stick, cure it, and when its tackey press glitter into it with a brush. Then I press it with my finger to ensure a...

Well I happen to use c-curve sticks daily, and its made a massive difference to the strength of my enhancements. Tools such as these are made to make life foolproof when doing sculptures. Forget stuffing around with your sculpture form to create a perfect c-curve. Do the best you can with your...

I suppose it is there version of shellac ... yes.

Hi, I probably wouldnt so much bother mixing the white polish with mani q. Id do a coat of mani q for my base, use the hyper white gel from the synergy collection, and then mix some sheer pink into mani q for my top coat. Dont worry about that slight bit of white not soaking off, if its applied...

After informing your clients that " as of next month there will be a slight price increase", I have slid the notice under my table glass for them to read, and about 70% just said nothing, 10% said fair enough you do a great job, and to the other 20% who winged , I just looked up with a smile...

Unfortunately, my old drill wont accept my new drill bits, the bits shank seems too thick to go into the drills handpiece. both are known brands too.:cry:

Hi fiona. No, just one of there collections is a pre mixed glitter ( block party), the rest of the collections are raw glitter.:)

Honestly Jess, you'll be wasting your money. You wont be able to get it, and you'll regret buying it. PS Seasoned pro's have problems mastering gel.