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Hi All, Im just wondering if anyone could advise regarding choosing a decriptive business name. I am qualified in a few different holistic therapies, nailv treatments and have sports injuries certificate. I dont offer beauty treatments so was wondering how i can collaborate what i do and make...

Hi Sorry for the delay in replying. I applied the tip blended the tip using acetone and a file. I then brushed of the dust and cleansed the nail, applied the buider gel removed the tacky layer after curing and the applied the gel fx following the steps for that product. Would it have been...

3. I was told darker colours may need another layer. Sent from my MT15i using SalonGeek

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I have just used my nail trainer to try an extension with a tip and builder gel, then using Orly Gel FX. However the colour looks a little patchy and i was wondering if this would be because of the builder gel or my brush tecnique? Picture to follow cannot upload via phone for some reason. Sent...

Thank you. I will have a look for the book. He does not do vigorous exercise and has not been on antibiotics but he has been leaving his nails longer than usual as they seemed to be starting to ingrow and they felt sensitive in the corners when cut shorter. So perhaps its trauma from shoes...

Thank you Geeg I will take that into consideration, however the most recent occassion was on males toenails (who has not had enhancements), he does also have marks that look like the nail is flaking however it is not. Please see below picture. Any advise greatly apreciated.

Can anyone advise if natural nails would lift at the side walls due to bad clipping or filing or if it could be due to poss health issues or trauma. I have seen this on toe nails and finger nails. Sent from my GT-P1000 using SalonGeek

Is there any videos of this method. If so i would be interested in a link etc please. Sent from my GT-P1000 using SalonGeek

Can you please explain why you apply the tips after applying the pink and not before applying any l&p? Sent from my GT-P1000 using SalonGeek

Can i ask if your likely to get lifting if you cut down the length of the free edge with clippers and then file. Im refering to doing this with products such as shellac and gel over tips etc. Sent from my MT15i using SalonGeek

Hi Geeg, Are you using an electric file to do this. Im not trained in using them and would be interested how it is done manually. Sent from my GT-P1000 using SalonGeek

I was just wondering how many people use straight edge nail clippers as they don't seem to be a easily available as the usual curved ones. I prefer using them but cannot find any with a rubber grip any suggestions would be appreciated. Sent from my MT15i using SalonGeek

I think some insurance companies may expect you to take part in training or attend seminars on a yearly basis to keep up to date with your knowlegdge. Sent from my MT15i using SalonGeek

What an interesting thread. Although i am trained in gel and l&p i do find that buying gel polishes easy without being asked to show proof of my qualifications. I hear lots of people say oh i do my own nails and buy the products online when they have no qualifications, which annoys me esp...

My gel has split on my thumb. :( My thumb nails always splits down the side walls lower than the smileline. Any sugestions how i can stop this happening wud be appreciated. Sent from my MT15i using SalonGeek

Hi just an update, i have filed my gel as you suggested Geeg and its all good even after long soaks in a bath with all that water no problem. Thanks for the info now my nails can look tidy between treatments without the worry off lifting etc. P.S It is a soak of gel im using too. Sent from my...

Hi just looking at this post again and wondered how ur client got on. How long did the fab nails last for etc? Sent from my MT15i using SalonGeek

Thanks Geeg i will have a go on mself as you say. ; ) Im currently wearing a red coloured gel and it is wearing at the edge. I'll see what happens if i do it on them. Sent from my GT-P1000 using SalonGeek

Geeg; Would you do that with normal gel as well i also worried that it would break the seal alowing water etc to get underneath? Sent from my GT-P1000 using SalonGeek