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    Recommendations for makeup ring light please

    Hi, I'm searching for a ring light for taking better images of my makeup clients - can't seem to find what I'm looking for in the UK.- recommendations please thank you x
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    Can I paint Vinylux over Shellac if I don't have the Shellac colour?

    Hi As the post says - I have a client who wants Shellac but I only have the colour, as its not popular, in Vinylux. As I stamp with Vinylux over Shellac, I'm thinking it would work. However not sure which topcoat I would use - Vinylux or Shellac. Or do I complete a Shellac service the paint...
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    How to layer turqoise colour in Shellac?

    Hi Lovely Nail Geeks, Does anyone know how to create a true turquoise, similar too the pic below in Shellac by layering please. It's not a colour I'm asked for often so trying not to buy new colours for one off appointments that will then sit on my shelf I have Hotski, Glacial Mist, Water...
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    Help creating these quicker please

    Hi Nail Art experts, I have created these before in a different colour way for my lovely client but it took AGES! I did Shellac Base coat, 2 coats of Asphalt over whole nail, then lower diagonal half in 1 coat Chiffon Twirl, then freehand cheetah print in Vinylux Overtly Onyx, then silver...
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    Overcharged for acrylics - is this normal now?

    Hi Ladies, My friend has just had a set of acrylic nails done at a "nice" salon. She asked for pink and white acrylic, 1/2 cm longer than they were at the time, almond shaped. I asked about the service as I used to do Extensions - CND trained. For £35 this is what she had done: No removal of...
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    Beauty Call 1:1 makeup course - opinions please

    Hi All, As the title suggests, I'm wondering whether anyone has trained with Beauty Call. I've been qualified as an MUA for 6 yrs, working PT until 18mths ago, and feel that I have reached a plateau in my work. I'm looking to further develop my skills and really don't want to waste any more time...
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    Nail art experts-any ideas how to create this please?

    Hi All, I don't do a lot of nail Art and have a client who would like to match nails to this outfit. I've already done Asphalt with Grand Gala tip and fade and also tried Blush Bronze additive on another nail just to try out a while ago. She feels Asphalt was a bit dark on its own. And Grand...
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    Desperate for a Moyou bridal plate please

    Hi Does anyone have a new or used MOYOU with a lace design on - need to create a sample asap for a client as she's changed her mind about nails for her upcoming son's wedding. I don't have time to wait to send for one so would be happy to collect today if poss. This is what she wants nails...
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    National MUA Awards 2015

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has entered this previously and would be willing to share their experience. I'd love to do this but don't know whether I could do it confidence wise. On the other hand, I want to keep stretching myself and developing. Thank you x
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    Charging for repairs to CND Shellac after 1 week?

    As post suggests- I have a client who wants a repair on one nail- she contacted me after 1 week and wants it doing tomorrow - New Years Eve - fair enough. How much do you all charge for this - hoping you do charge!! As it'll be a full removal and reapplication even though just one nail. I was...
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    Help - just discovered client tomorrow is under 16 - BABTAC guidelines anyone

    Hi Sorry couldn't fit PLEASE into title! I have a client booked in for Shellac tomorrow at 9.30am. She is new to me but I completed her sisters prom makeover earlier this year. Something made me check so after the appointment was made by email, I emailed to explain if she was under 16...
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    Anyone sampled each Additive in one place please?

    Hi, Just wondering if this has happened and I missed it. I'm still nervous about investing as my clients are mainly bridal or prefer more conservative plain nails rather than nail art. However additives are subtle so … I only have Titanium Pearl at the moment so wondering if the others have...
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    Is this a reaction to a primer please?

    Hi, Just needed some advice or to see your thoughts on this - the client/model has been lovely about it BTW. I did 2 "model" makeovers on Fri night - creative, not wearable "fairyesque" looks to show some variation in my skills for portfolio. I did consultation but did not charge for these...
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    MSDS sheets for all your make up kit products?

    Hi, As the tittle suggests - how do you all store and retrieve your MSDS sheets - I have to admit to not having these for my make up kit which is UNBELIEVeable considering the face is such a likely area for reaction - help please! Sounds stupid I know but it only occurred to me today as I...
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    Security of products when clients are changing

    Hi Just wondering what your solutions to this are. Basically I work out of one room that I rearrange for tanning, waxing, nail treatments and make up. However I do get a little paranoid especially with a new client when I have to leave them to undress for tanning or waxing. My whole Shellac...
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    Time for cuticle work when toes need more?

    Lol Sorry about the title. What I mean is what do you all do when performing a mini pedi or Shellac pedi, after using Cuticle away, but some of the cuticle is still there and needs another treatment, maybe next time to remove all traces? I am spending too much time sometimes on clients who do...
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    Lori Nestore couch "paper" seems thicker!

    Hi all, Just a quickie - is it just me or how do you all manage not to have clients stick to couch roll. Its only ever a tiny bit but sooooo annoying and embarrassing. Plus it then exposes couch as they roll over so having to worry about wax on towels underneath. Please help! Thanks x
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    How to make "Powder My Nose" in Shellac please

    Hi, Hoping someone fab can help please. I have a client tomorrow who loved this colour in Vinylux but wants it in Shellac now. Any layering ideas please. I have nudes, Cake pop, all original pale colours - Romantique, Beau, Negligee, Moonlight and roses, or Cityscape? Thank you x
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    Service Swap group

    Hi, I have only just discovered this group and wanted to highlight it for other members who may also be unaware of it. A great way to trade or swap your services with other members. Thank you
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    Service swap group

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