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As a Professional Mobile Nail Technician I wouldn't consider NOT using my own table. You are providing a Professional Service in someone's home, with high (if not higher) standards than a Salon. Using; Ironing Boards, Picnic Tables and other non professional kit devalues not only your own...

I was a biter and picker until the age of 18 and I am shocked I'm admitting this but I have still have 2 picky fingers when I get stressed or sitting in traffic! I also hate seeing my naked shellacless nails either as they just look so wrong. I normally take mine of the night before or...

Great ideas about giving people complimentary File and Polishes and an extra promotional discount. Would you be able to put a sandwich board outside the salon to let people walking/driving past that you are inside? Good luck!!!

I get my SS3 crystals from scatter crystals online.

I use Scatter Crystals after another Geek referral too!

Swarovski SS3 AB Full Crystal Pedicure. Sparkly Toes on a Sparkly wall!

I use a combination of all 4 depending on what the client wants. My favourite look is Beau and Studio White for a really natural finish.

I feel your pain! Last year was my first return and even though I had gone on all the HMRC courses I wanted to make sure everything was in order as I had pre-start up expenses going back 2+ years. Everything I gave him was in spreadsheets; Outgoings, Banking, Mileage etc so all he had to do...

SPARKLY!!! Looks like you have used Swarovski SS7 or SS8 ABs? Bigger ones could possibly rub/ping off quicker so, I use sizes down to SS3 especially for the pinkie toes.

You can get Umbrellas from about £5 (inc Vat) or a boxed one is about £10 (inc VAT). If you think about a regular client seeing you every 2 weeks over a year that is £910 they pay you for your services so, up to £10 dosen't seem that much to spend on them. Also, most of my clients give...

I always put a Treatment on rather than a monetary amount. You can't be too careful - People might ask for change! I only put a 3 month Validity on it instead of my usual 6 months.

The First year I was in business I gave all my clients (New and Old) a Branded Box (my Logo) of hand made chocolates. I was so happy that I have chosen a new career path that put a smile back on my face I wanted to give something back to thank them. The next year I commissioned a friend to...

Charge according to your level of Training, Experience and Products used. Look at other similar people to you, with your level of Education in your area and don't even think about trying to compete price wise with the lowest in your area. There will always be a wide spread of Service...

I found a huge difference in look and feel between Glitter that has been designed for nails and what I call 'Christmas Card' Sparkles. When using a specific coloured Glitter I tend to use the Shellac colour as close to that as possible to give it a move even looking coverage. Base Coat -...

I think everyone suffers from it to some degree and although the Winter weather in the UK is not the best I find that a lot of the problems spring from Central Heating and Airconditioning as they are both very drying atmospheres. Years back everyone had those hideous hanging ceramic floral...

I had Insurance sorted out as soon as I starting my training as I knew I would be doing nails on real people before I started earning any money. I use ABT and they have been since Day 1.

I use a squirt of CND Scentsations in my spray bottle which I match in with which ever CND Lotion is in my kit bag. It gives them a double whammy with the lovely smells and they always end up asking (if I haven't told them) what it is and how much it costs.

There is only one TRUE Shellac and this by CND. All the rest are Shellac-a-likes but more of a Shellac-a-dislike! Phone Sweet Squared as mentioned above and they will give you all the information about Training and using Shellac products.

You can't really go wrong with Pinks and Reds, so buy a light and a dark of each if you don't wank to spend too much money. You could run out and buy the bright Yellows, Greens and Purples and even though they look good on my stand I don't get asked for them very often. Have a fun night...

There are lot of 'non official' pages on FaceBook (not just for Shellac) but, I am sure as soon as one closes down another one will pop up again! There will also always be 'Messers' who play about with products and techniques and again you cannot stop them, however you won't have any idea...