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I am wanting to do a nail enhancement course & have been advised gel nails are better than acrylic - can anyone confirm this? Also does anyone know of anywhere near Huddersfield that do gel nail courses? I've been looking at CND as they have raving reviews, but as I work part time I'm wondering...

I am wondering if anyone can help me? We had a lesson at college where the tutor explained the causes for spots in certain facial areas such as jawline, cheeks, forehead, chin etc. I know some reasons were hormonal, digestion etc but cannot remember which reasons were for which area. If...

Hi everyone. I'm getting set for my holiday in 1 months time, but am sooooo paranoid about my days out in the sun with my greasy spotty face & neck on view. Since stopping taking Dianette for hormonal acne, my spots have returned & I can feel oil on my fingers when I touch my face. Last year my...

I am completing my workbook for the facial part of my NVQ Level 2. I have a question asking how long mature skin needs to be placed under the facial steamer & also the distance in inches from the face. It asks about oily, dry, sensitive & normal skin for which the answers can be found earlier...

I went on holiday last year for the first time since stopping taking my oral contraceptive for control of my acne. Usually holidays are the time my skin seems at it's best. But last year my skin broke out in spots & loads of little blocked lumpy pores. I exfoliated & cared for my skin really...

I did the Fake Bake course yesterday & found the tan to be a good & not too orange colour. I also liked the fact the you blow dried after so that you didn't have to spend the rest if the day feeling sweaty or sticky. I want to be diplomatic, so before I rush out to buy it. I want to know what...

Hi all - i have done all my waxing assessments apart from bikini waxing. My mum is coming to the salon tonight for me & i have only seen one demonstration by our tutor which was last November! We have to be assessed using strip wax. Can anyone remind me step by step what to do? I know to...

I have just booked one treatment of Elemis tri-enzyme facial as i have open pores & acne scarring. Has anyone had one of these facials or use Elemis products? Are they any good? I have been use Dermalogica until now, but my skin seems to have taken a bit of a dislike to it recently. I have...

I'm training as a beauty therapist & at the moment my skin is terrible! I am in my mid-thirties & had previously been on the pill to control my skin. However last year i was told due to my age i could no longer take it. Since changing my contraception my skin is terrible again. I get quite...

I'm looking to buy a book to help with my studies with colured pictures & diagrams etc in them. As they are all around £20.00+, I don't want to buy more than 1 or 2 books. Rather than waste my money can anyone recommend good books to help with my NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course? I am also...

I want to know how you can apply a tiny dot of nail glue to the nail when applying nail art? I tried to put a tiny spot on my nail using the glue container dropper, but loads flooded out & went all over my nail. Do i need a specific glue for nail art with a smaller dropper or do i need a tool...

I've seen people selling the minx nail armour on ebay, but it seems very expensive. Not the full kit but just the nail armour is around £15. I know Ellisons stock minx & i'm also aware Sweet Squared stock it (but i can't get access yet to their site). Is there anywhere else where i can but...

I'm studying & practising on clients during my course time, but i'm also wanting to practice on friends, family & work colleagues are also volunteering. I will be doing this at my home or theirs & i don't want to do any treatments unless i know i'm covered properly. Does anyone know of...

Evening everyone. I am not trained in nail art or acrylic or gel nails, so i'm looking to buy decals for real finger nails. I am wanting to know how to apply the decals & foils if possible. What equipment will i need & is top coat ok for over the top or does it require something special?(i've...

I'm wanting to know more about products that are great for adult acne? I am aware of Dermalogica Medibac Range, but other than Dermalogica (which i know is a fab product) what else is there out there? I'm looking to cater for people that can afford Dermalogica, but also for those that can...

Hi everyone, I'm trainig on the manicure part of my beauty therapy NVQ course & as i am wanting to practice on friends & family at home i need to buy some kit for home. I have the basics such as files, clippers, orange wood sticks, etc. I am wanting to buy items such as cuticle cream...

I am currently undertaking a Beauty Therapy NVQ course & wanted to know more about becoming a nail technician. I would like to learn how to do acrylic, gel nails, nail art etc. But am wondering, do i need to be a fully qualified Beauty Therapist to do these courses or can i study these...

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the site. I am currently doing my NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course. We have just completed the waxing section of the course & although I have practiced waxing on my fellow students, I have still to get clients or guinea pigs to enable me to complete my...