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    Nail Foils/Wraps - How Long On Finger Nails?

    Hi geeks! I know many of you have tried and tested the nail foils/wraps currently available....(eg - minx/trendy etc) I was wondering which brand do you use and how long do the (honestly) last on finger nails? I know most of the foils/wraps last a good few weeks on toes :-) Also, do...
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    Teachers/Trainers - How Many CPD Points Per Year?

    Just a quick one... Does anyone know how many Continual Professional Points (CPD) teachers and trainers have to gain per year? I have looked on the Guild and Babtac website and cannot find anything so I thought i'd ask you knowledgeable lot before I got on the phone to them :-) I have...
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    HD Brows - The 7 steps revealed!

    This video was uploaded to YouTube a week ago by the people behind HD Brows, its a great video so definitely worth watching :-) YouTube - ‪NouveauBeautyGroup's Channel‬‏
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    Eyelash Extensions - Practice Ideas...

    Hi Geeks! I need your help.... Do any of you have any ideas or hints and tips as to how to practice applying lashes on a non living model?!?!? I know its a strange request! Should I buy a practice head, apply some natural looking strip lashes and then practice applying eyelash...
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    Student Discount ~ Do you offer one?

    Hi geeks, I have received a text this evening asking if I offer a student discount... I don't offer one, but I was wondering how many of you offer a discount to students? And if so, how much do you discount and do you have limits eg - discount only available on certain days? thanks for...
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    Express Tan ~ Which One?

    Hi Geeks! I was just wondering how many of you offer an express tan? For the ones who do...which express tan do you use and what made you choose that brand? Do you get many clients asking for it? And finally... Do you charge extra for it? Thanks for your replies xx
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    PTLLS - Micro Teaching -- What did you do?

    Hi geeks! I'm just getting stuck into my PTLLS course and was starting to think (*panic*!!) about what to do in my micro teaching session.... I have seen that a few of you did Indian Head Massage, I do not offer this treatment so would not be able to do this sooooo.... I was wondering...
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    PTLLS - Recommended Reading?

    Good Morning Geeks! I'm just starting my PTLLS (preparing to teach in the lifelong sector).... I was just wondering for those of you who have done the PTLLS course, what books would you recommend getting? I've been having a look through Amazon and Waterstones and there are a few similar...
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    Gelish Base - 2 minutes?

    Hi geeks, I was just wondering if any of you cure your gelish base coat for 2 minutes instead of 1? I am currently using a 36w lamp and cure the base for 1 minute and all other coats for 2 minutes but its driving me nuts keep getting the stopwatch out on my phone when doing the base...
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    Gelish Base - 2 minutes?

    Hi geeks, I was just wondering if any of you cure your gelish base coat for 2 minutes instead of 1? I am currently using a 36w lamp and cure the base for 1 minute and all other coats for 2 minutes but its driving me nuts keep getting the stopwatch out on my phone when doing the base...
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    Black Shatter with Gelish Top Coat

    Hi Geeks, I have a client in on Wednesday morning have a manicure & pedicure using the Katy Perry range of OPI polishes along with the Black Shatter coat from OPI. I was wondering if the Gelish top coat would go over these ok in order to save drying time? The client hasn't requested the...
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    Gelish Remover - Alternative

    Good afternoon geeks, I have spilled my bottle of soak off remover and have a client coming in just over an hour to have some gelish removed before having a new set applied. I have time to dash to my wholesalers so would like to know whats best to get in a hurry? Thanks for any speedy...
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    Husbands 30th Birthday - Ideas Please!

    Evening everyone! I'm looking for some ideas... My husband is 30 this April, he does not like parties, does not want any presents and generally does not want a fuss being made! That said, I do not want his birthday to go by without marking the occasion, I haven't done in the last 6...
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    Minx ~ Applying Clients Own...

    Afternoon Geeks! Quick question for you.... I've had a call from a lady who asked to book in for Minx on hers and her friends fingers, I explained that I pre-order most designs so the earliest I could do them would be Saturday if I ordered them straight away. I then had a text from the...
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    ** Official 2011 Dancing on Ice thread **

    Evening Geeks! I've opened a thread especially for Dancing on Ice 2011 as i've got a feeling there will be lots of posts/questions! People are already asking me on twitter what Kerry Katona has on her nails so there is obviously a lot of interest out there! When X Factor was on there were...
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    Gelish ~ Colour Layering

    Good Evening Geeks! Just a quick one about colour layering with Gelish.... What are your favourite colour combinations? I have been through the Gelish Lovers Group and had a look at the pics/posts on there and there are some lovely examples. I am going to put together colour wheels...
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    Gelish ~ Your first colours?

    Morning Geeks, For those of you who offer Gelish... What were the first colours you ordered? How many would you say is a good idea to introduce first? What are your most popular Are there any colours you ordered any haven't used? I keep looking at the colour chart and they all look...
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    Body Scrubs etc...without a sink?

    Do any of you offer body treatments such as body scrubs, masks etc without having a sink nearby? I don't really offer body treatments but would like to focus a little more in that direction....would you advise it if I do not have a sink in my treatment room? I don't really want to keep leaving...
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    Eyelash Extensions - How many types of lash do you have?

    Just a quick one for all the lashers out there! How many different kinds of lash do you have in your kit? ie - type of curl, thickness of curl and length of curl? Do you offer coloured lashes? If so, which colours do you find popular and how many of these would you add to a set? Thanks xx
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    Bridal Make Up - Pricing Structure

    For those of you who offer bridal make up.... How do you set your prices? I have seen some mua's have the trial and on the day for the bride and then trial and on the day for the bridal party...but I have also seen people break it down a lot more than that, as in, also having an on the day...
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