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  1. kizzycat

    Certificates for spray tan solution samples!

    I'm absolutely fuming. I thought I would try a few new companies spray tans as I haven't tried any new ones for three years as I have always and probably will always be a nouvatan girl. Anyway I asked for a sample of beautytrix solution and paid the money on 3 August. I hadn't received my...
  2. kizzycat

    Should I get a perm?

    Hi there About 5 years ago I lost a load of weight and decided to get my always long straight hair chopped off into a short bob and dyed it really dark chocolate brown and red, which I loved. However it has now grown back and I quite like wearing it in its naturally curled state as in the...
  3. kizzycat

    Leg wax - what could this be?

    Ive just done a leg wax on a first time waxer. She had legs flinging about all over the place but insisted on going through with it. Nearly got kicked in the face 3 times. After I done her legs I noticed this patch which she said felt like a burn. I didnt drop wax anywhere on her. Its such an...
  4. kizzycat

    Hair extension for 6 months?

    Hello geeks I'm new to hair extensions and I'm in the process of looking for models. I was talking to a girl about them when her friend joined us. i was telling her how she would need mainteneance after 6 weeks and they would need to be taken iut after 3 months to let her hair rest...
  5. kizzycat

    Extension aftercare alternative

    so for those clients that dont want to buy aftercare packs off you, what off the counter range do you advise. will they know what a clarifyng shampoo is? for the shampoos that contain ilicone, does it actually say "silicone" on the ingredients or is there a technical name for it?
  6. kizzycat

    Bright red hair extensions! - help

    So I have lined up a couple of models for hair extensions and I get a message today from one of them saying that she wanted to know if I could get red hair extensions as she was dying her hair bright red! I have narrowed down a couple suppliers but even if they do bright red hair, then there is...
  7. kizzycat

    When hair is just not viable for extensions help

    helo there I am newly qualified to hair extensions so I am gathering some models to get their hair done. One girl has contacted me and said she would like them done to "give her hair a rest" as it is in a "terrible state". she says its snapping a lot through colouring too much and says that...
  8. kizzycat

    Volumize hair extensions

    has anyone used these before? i sent away for a sample and i have to say I was really impressed with the samples I received. I havent washed or tested yet but thought I would ask. Shop
  9. kizzycat

    Renting a salon

    Hey geeks I have the opportunity to rent a salon. It is already running and furnished as a salon and this is all I know about it. I have no idea why the owner is moving out or anything. I have never owned my own business and I'm not a hairdresser. I would like to rent the salon and either...
  10. kizzycat

    Confused about hairdressing course

    I am applying for this course in September but can anyone tell me what it is and is it the equivalent of an NVQ2? This is the title Hairdressing (Ladies) Diploma - City & Guilds Level 2 (Part Time)Level 2 - 5 GCSEs(A-C) or BTEC 1st Diploma or NVQ level 2 or Equivalent Is it recognised in...
  11. kizzycat

    Hair extensions - does this look double drawn?

    Ive been sending away from some samples of hair as I have passed my hair extension course and I am now sourcing a supplier. On my course the trainer showed me a sample of double drawn hair as opposed to single drawn hair and the difference that I could visually see was the fact that the single...
  12. kizzycat

    Doing my NVQ 2 at 40, is it too old?

    Hello geeks. Not sure if I am having a mid life crisis, or just discovered what I actually want to do "when I grow up":biggrin: but in the last couple years I have discovered a real passion for beauty and hair and not only that I have wanted to develop it and learn all I can about it. I really...
  13. kizzycat

    Micro rings - screw or silicone?

    which do you find you have the best results with?
  14. kizzycat

    Renting a room on commission and hair extensions

    Hello geeks. I rent a room to do beauty treatments on a commission xx% only basis. I am soon to be offering hair extensions and I am just wondering how do I work out the comission for the treatment of the extensions? Do you think the salon owner will be expecting the xx% off the total amount...
  15. kizzycat

    How long do hair extensions last?

    Im going to book on a hair extension course so I have been doing my research. what I wanted to know is how long do the extnesions last? on variuos websites it varies from 3 months to about 12 months, but surely they would have to be repositiioned during this time? are they saying that this is...
  16. kizzycat

    Hair extension training

    Hello geeks. I am thinking about doing hair extension training. I think maybe with studio 58. I just wanted to know from those of you that have done the training, how important do you think it is to do your training on a live model.? Does it matter or is it all down to practice after you have...
  17. kizzycat

    Make up course, what products do I need to buy

    Hello geeks Ive just managed to secure a place at my local college for a facial course and a make up course. The kit for the make up course is quite expensive and I want to make sure that I dont end up having to buy twice once the course is finished. Id rather pay a little bit extra and...
  18. kizzycat

    Hollywood waxing help

    Hello geeks. I did my Hollywood training just before Xmas with hot wax. I did my first one since two weeks ago and used the same model. She said this time she is mad itchy for some reason. She has been exfoliating. She had no problems at all at the training and I waxed her. The only difference...
  19. kizzycat

    Lash Revolution opinions

    I just wanted to know if those of you who use lash revolutions eyelash adhesive have any problems ordering it or getting in touch with them? I have already asked for a sample through salon geek messages and they said they would send me one out. When that failed, I then contacted them through...
  20. kizzycat

    So, what have you learned this Christmas period?

    This is my first year in a hair salon, which is much different to being in my home salon where all my home salon clients are friends of friends or relatives of friends etc and I have been quite spoiled in that I dont get any no shows and on the whole I usually get notice if clients cancel. So...
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