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    Support

    Hi, any thoughts would be good. My wife's beauty salon is unfortunately due to close end of the month as she is approaching 6 weeks in hospital and has a long recovery ahead. She's gone from 4 employed staff in december down to 2 and 1 of those is currently on maternity leave so it's difficult...
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    Teacher training

    Hi, I am after some advice please. I own a beauty salon and am considering offering training in certain aspects of beauty. I understand that I need to complete the AET qualification but was wondering what happens next? Do I have to train to teach for a brand or can I be independent to teach any...
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    Salon package insurance

    I have been insured with Babtac ad Balens for the past 4 years and am now looking to insure with another provider as my premium has increased. Has anyone got any recommendations? Since doing a little bit of research I've found that Babtac and Balens are 50% more expensive that some providers...
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    Uniforms

    Where does everyone get their beauty uniforms from? I currently buy from Florence Roby but they are quite pricey, especially when all staff need new tunics, trousers and I'm wanting to buy dresses for the summer. Thanks in advance xx
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    Age restrictions

    Just wondering what other salons views are on treating minors. At what age will you wax, tan, do gel nails and sp lashes. I'm not asking from an insurance point of view as I already have this information, but as a therapists view. Thank you
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    GDPR client record cards

    I'm wondering if someone can help me please. I have a paper system for client records and wondered if I have to contact every single client from opening 4 years ago to date to let them know about the salon's GDPR policy. If not, then is it ok just to have the policy at the salon for client's to...
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    Salon System lash lift

    Can anyone tell me when we can re-do a lash lift as it doesn't seem to have taken. I have searched and some posts say after 2 days and others say 2 weeks. Thanks in advance x
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    PCI compliance

    Can someone please explain how you become PCI compliant? I am confused as one card merchant company is charging PCI compliance fee and another isn't?
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    Fire safety

    I am moving premises in April and need to put into place fire safety procedures. The current premises I rent the landlord provides extinguishers and alarms with regular servicing. Am I able to buy fire extinguishers myself to put in the new salon or do I need a qualified person to install...
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    Moving to bigger premises

    I opened my beauty salon just over two years ago and now feel it's time to move to bigger premises...but I'm scared! The new premises will have 4 treatment rooms, a spray tan room, relaxation room and ample space in reception for three nail desks. At the moment I have one treatment room and a...
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    Mirror nails

    We are being asked for mirror nails at the salon. Can someone please shed some light on how to achieve this look using Sweet Squared products or any other products. Thank you.
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    Creative Play/Vinylux

    We are starting to do lots of stamping in the salon. At the moment we are using Vinylux but am considering using Creative Play. Can someone please advise what the difference is between Vinylux and Creative Play. At the moment we apply two coats of shellac, cure, wipe sticky layer, stamp...
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    Volume of Express

    I'm wanting to take advantage of the beauty show offers this weekend and can't decide whether to invest in volume lash training or express lash training. We already offer classic flirties lashes and are very busy with these. Would appreciate people's thoughts thanks x
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    DEO digital wax heater

    I've just changed from Hive duo wax heater to two separate DEO heaters for my warm and hot wax. I just can't seem to get to grips with the temperature on them though. I use Berodin aquamarine warm wax and blue hot wax. Can anyone help please.
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    DEO digital wax heater

    I have just changed from the Hive dual digital heater to the DEO digital heater and can't get to grips with the settings. I use Berodin hard and soft wax. Can anyone advise on what settings they use plea. Thanks x
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    BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards

    Hi, is anyone else going to the awards on Sunday? I personally can't wait xx:)
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    Eve Taylor Electro Gel

    Does anyone else use the Eve Taylor Electro Gel with their microcurrent machines? If so, do they still get the same results? Thanks
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    Eve Taylor consultation forms

    Hi, just wondering if anyone uses the Eve Taylor facial consultation forms. I have them but find them really in depth and not all questions are really applicable. Do you let the client complete the consultation forms themselves or do you go through it with them? Thanks in advance.
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    Urgent advice needed please

    I have just received an email from a client who came into the salon on Friday for a full leg wax. She has said that she has had a 'horrific reaction to either the wax or after-wax moisturising cream, resulting in a localised infection on both lower legs'. She goes on to say that her legs are...
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    Waxing and red vein removal

    I have a client who had thread vein removal on her cheeks 3 weeks ago. Does anyone know when she can have her facial waxing? She wants to book in for lip chin and cheeks this afternoon. Thanks
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