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    Skincare range

    I'm looking to introduce a new skincare range, I currently have Elemis in stock however looking to change. Something abit cheaper to retail. I'm going to the Manchester show in a few weeks so will be having a good look then but I'm open to some suggestions Many thanks Charlotte
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    Kids in salons

    I'm going to have to. My salon isn't going to last two mins if kids are coming in wrecking the place! I had a client bring her kid to sit whiles she had a facial I mean come on it's ridiculous!! Thanks ladies
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    Kids in salons

    It's just annoying you spend so much time and money getting your salon the way you want for kids to come in and spoil things.i was doing an eyebrow wax on a client who brought her 6yr old boy he was sat on my newly upholstered louis style chair and started pulling the trim off! If looks could...
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    Kids in salons

    I know sometimes it can't be helped but I hate it when my clients bring their children with them to an appointment. Some of the sit nicely and are no bother at all and some well...they are the devil child! I had a 3yr old yesterday jumping on my chairs I have recently opened this salon after...
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    Is it possible to teach and run a business?

    My lecturer at college ran a very successful business and was a great tutor. I plan to do the same I have had my salon 4 years and starting my cert ed in dec! Good luck to you!!
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    Struggling with Gelish-consistencies, air bubbles etc. Help!

    Warm the thicker ones put by putting between your legs as mentioned but for the thinner ones you can put as many coats as you like on aslong as they are thin.i sometimes put 4 and 5 coats to get a good coverage on some colours.you will get to know each bottle over time but trust me you won't...
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    Salonlite problem

    It won't even let me log in! I was starting to set this up to use changed my mind now I can't afford to not be able to get to my appointments. Anyone recommend another one? Xx
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    Infected nail

    Just need to be firm with her. I had a client want an acrylic on her big toe because it was infected.she had it done in Turkey and loved it but can't find anyone here that would do it. She even offered to but all her own brushes and acrylic my answer was still no.she left the shop in a huffy...
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    Mail chimp

    Is it free?xx
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    Using client's own polish/Shellac

    Thanks everyone. I didn't really want to start buying different brands in just for clients.although I do still have my lamp base and top coat which I would of used.i will just tell that my insurance won't cover if she was to get it. Thank you Charlotte
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    Using client's own polish/Shellac

    I have changed from shellac to gelish over a year ago now and sold all my shellac. I had a client last week who had saw a pink shellac on one of her friends and wants that.she wants a bottle for me to use on her I'm not willing to buy it however she is.if she buys the shellac herself and...
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    Buy a beauty salon advice

    I bought a business over 4years ago I'm fully trained beauty therapist and honestly I would never ever do it again.i wish I had started from scratch buying the things I wanted and gaining my own reputation rather than taking over someone else's.i have none of the previous owners clients as they...
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    Gelish polish - where is best to buy

    I can never understand why people buy from eBay or any other company when you can buy direct from themselves. Your opening yourself up to your insurance being void and a treatment accident which could result in business closure.make sure you do the gelish course as it's not as easy as you...
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    Sorry, another PTLLS question

    It's meant to be.its the first step in teaching x
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    Sorry, another PTLLS question

    Ptlls had just changed it's name to ITLA
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    Living social deals in the salon

    After that living social will get in touch with you. You can pull out of the advert at any time before you say approve. When they send your a proof don't approve it! Ring your rep and say you have changed your mind. I have done a few of these vouchers now on my quiet times. It gets clients...
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    Micro teach PTLLS

    I done mine 3 weeks ago now I done nail art! It went down great even with the men. Stay simple don't try and cram too many learning outcomes or u will lose your track. Maybe have 2 and leave it at that! I was nervous when I was setting up all I kept saying to myself throughout was 'I know...
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    Looking to make an OPI order, need advice

    Don't buy loads,I'd introduce a gel polish range aswell.my opi are sat gathering dust I haven't used them in about 2years. I just buy my opi from salon services I find because I don't use it and the odd client wants a bottle now and again I'm having to make up their min with stuff I don't really...
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    Shabby Chic?

    Here is two they aren't finished yet nearly though!
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    Shabby Chic?

    I'm moving salon and I have bought 5 of these chairs to upholster myself! I enjoy doing this sort of thing however it takes a lot of time and patients xx
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