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    Plexigel

    Trained in shellac looking at giving plexigel a go but only want to do it on normal nails no tips I have the old cnd lamp so not sure of timings also is it easy to remove or do you need a e-file
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    Gel kit

    Hi wondering what is the best gel kit for use at home on myself
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    Should clients wear a mask with massage?

    Hi do people get their clients to wear a mask when they’re having a back massage
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    Nail colours pop sticks after Covid?

    Has anyone thought about how ladies are going to look at the nail pop sticks to see what colour they want. Mine are a fan design so I’m not sure what I’m going to do . They usually like to hold them against their nails to see what it will look like
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    Blistering after waxing

    Hi I’ve been waxing for a few years now and yet every now and again I will do an eyebrow or lip wax and the lady will suddenly get a small red patch that stings. I’ve tried everything ie: skin tight, only go over once, add a thin layer of talc, check the temperature, any ideas, it’s such a pain ‍♀️
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    Waxing black hair

    A lady rang me today for a bikini wax She has never waxed or shaved, and has decided to try waxing She informed me she was black and black hair has 2 growths and the 2 nd growth can often cause in growing hairs. I have never waxed black hair and wanted some advice please I don't do intimate...
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    Eyebrow wax

    Hi I've mentioned this a long time ago I've been waxing for 9years and out of 90% of brow waxes I do they are fine but 10% seem to react not sure why I use honey warm wax by hive Rang them but they told me to ring the wholesalers who had no idea I cleanse the skin with pre cleanser Wipe skin dry...
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    OPI Infinite Shine

    hi just looking on the OPI web site and noticed they now offer infinite shine nail polish, last 10 days no lights used, just wondered if anyone has used it and what is it like
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    Shellac lamp

    Does anyone know if the cnd shellac lamp cures OPI gel Color. I would like to offer both but don't really want to go to the expense in buying two lamps
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    OPI GelColor

    Hi I've been using OPI Gelcolor for a while now but never feel confident with it, some ladies get 1 week out of them some 2 weeks Recently a few of my ladies have had them done before going abroad but coming back after saying they started lifting after a few days, 😞 really starting to...
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    Shellac

    Hi When prepping the nail I was told to remove the cuticle without any products , but I feel this is rough on the nail and doesn't remove all the cuticle, Does everyone do this or do you use cuticle away, which is what I use for my minx Cheers Donna Sent from donna
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    Removing Shellac?

    Hi I've just tried removing shellac from my nails after 5 days as they had chipped a little. It was an absolute nightmare which took ages. I used the wraps soaked in the remover provided in the kit. I left it 10 mins as required but still had to scrap the polish off my nails. Help needed :((
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    Additives

    Hi just looking on different websites about shellac and keep reading about cnd additives, What is it? I am new to shellac and cnd products(except minx, which I use regularly) Up until now I have only used opi polishes and gelcolor, but would like to look at other products
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    Shellac

    Hi I have just received my shellac kit from s2 today. What does anyone clean their bottles and the tips of the brush with? Normally use opi gelcolor but wanted to give shellac a go as everyone seems to have heard of shellac over opi gelcolor Cheers
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    Waxing problems

    Hi, I have been waxing for 7years and do loads of facial waxing but every now and again a lady will come in and say she reacted and had a small blister come up. I use honey wax by hive and always test the wax and stretch the skin I have rang hive but they just said it shouldn't happen as long...
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    Bondade

    Hi I use opi gel color and done a gel color last night but I can't remembered if I used bond ade.:sad: Has anyone else done this and how did effect the gel, she is going on holiday tomorrow and I'm worried they won't last Never done this before :cry
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    Crystals and OPI Gel Color?

    Hi I have recently trained in opi gel color and since looking on here would like to have a go at adding crystals especially to the ring fingers but not sure how to go about it and what products to use with opi Hope someone can help:?:
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    Removing Shellac?

    Hi One of my ladies had her nails done with shellac while on holiday she has been told to remove them by putting her nails in acetone, is this correct I don't provide shellac but would have thought this a complete no no , can anyone enlighten me on how she can remove them Thanks
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    Bows on nails?

    Hi I am quite interested in having a go at putting bows on nails, I only do natural nails with opi polish or gel and have never had a go at this so I am not sure what to use and how to go about it Hope someone can help Saw it on a lady the other day and thought it looked great
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    Solar Oil

    I always use opi for my manicures and pedicures which I get on great with, but lots of my ladies are having problems with dry brittle nails I know nail envy is great but a lot bulk at the cost, I have looked at a lot of different threads and a lot of people recommend solar oil but ( much to my...
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