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    Microplane XL Pro cartridge issue

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone has had any problems with their microplane xl pro cartridges? I purchased mine brand new from s2 back end of October ready to take over from my OPI buffer. I started using it last week and after two uses the clear plastic around the outside edge crumbled and a small...
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    Which after wax lotion? Any recommendations welcome

    Hi geeks, I have been waxing for over 8 years now and have ALWAYS used Just Wax Sensitive After Wax Lotion as when I first started my friend who has highly sensitive skin was always my model, she always came up in spots and sore skin after waxing and then one time we used the Just Wax Sensitive...
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    Shellac Express 5 Topcoat query

    Hi Geeks, Sorry this is a quick one as my app on my phone isn't working but I used my new Shellac Express 5 Topcoat today for the first time, I have been using shellac (CND from sweet squared) for around 2 years now and never had any real problems, but this is my first time using the Express 5...
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    Charging to apply clients own strip lashes

    Hey geeks, I am doing bridal makeup next month and the client has asked me to apply her own false eyelashes that she is purchasing from a local store as mine are apparently too expensive (I stock a selection of brands from MAC to Salon Services and all have different prices to suit different...
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    Full coverage foundation for brides?

    Hey Geeks so usually for my bridal makeup I use MAC face and body, I get on really well with it and it builds nicely. I went and did a trial for a Bride last week and she would like FULL coverage, can anyone recommend a descent full coverage foundation that will actually be FULL coverage, last...
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    Bridal hair course

    Hey geeks, Please excuse any mistakes in my thread but I am on my new tablet and it's taking a bit of getting used to. I am looking at doing a bridal hair course to go along side my makeup but not sure where to start. I am NVQ level 2 trained in hairdressing but updos are not my strong point...
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    Client would like a dark brown Shellac

    Hey geeks Today my client asked if I had a dark brown shellac colour, which I don't. She didn't like Rubble and said Cocoa was too light. She already has had Night Glimmer but would like a 'proper brown'. I'm making my S2 order tomorrow and would like to order something for her (additives...
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    Need help with computer tablets

    Hey geeks! As a surprise for my mum and dads christmas present my sister and I are thinking of going halves on a tablet for them. My dad has been on about one for ages but I just don't have a clue what they are all about?! Sorry i'm not a very tech person but why does someone need a tablet if...
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    Does anyone use Aliexpress.com?

    hey geeks I've been looking for some crafty bits and bobs and found aliexpress on google, does anyone use it? I don't like that I can't use paypal on it? is it dodgy? Thank you in advance :)
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    Roo Emerald Trolley - whose has broken?

    hey geeks so last December i excitedly purchased an Emerald Trolley from the Roo website ready for Santa to come and collect to give me on Christmas day. I started using the case in January and by end of February the top of the case had come away from the zip from where the material had just...
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    Best mascara for a 60 year old?

    hey geeks my mums asked for a new mascara for her birthday, i want to get her a really good one because her eyelashes are getting finer with old age and she also is blonde, she doesn't like clumpy mascaras or ones with fibres in as they tend to drop down during the day. She has used loreal and...
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    Princess parties - questions which haven't been answered!

    hey geeks i need help, i need to phone my client back in an hour to let her know what i offer. I used to do kiddy parties but it put me off because i didn't have a CRB check and i had a disastrous party which then just put me off, but it has been a year and i am ready to try again. I am in...
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    Price change and client I haven't seen for 9 months

    hey geeks i'm a mobile beautician and i've had a phone call from a client i haven't seen for 9months, i have booked her in and didn't even think about the fact that my price list has changed since then so haven't pre-warned her, my prices have only gone up by £1-£2, should i charge her old...
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    How to find a room to rent?

    hey geeks i have decided i would like to rent a room 2-3 days a week and carry on doing mobile the others, i have been keeping my eye out in shop windows, checking on here and on gumtree but nothing, how do people find their rent a rooms? should i write to all the local salons and ask if they...
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    Kaeso Manicure Pink Grapefruit Drizzle Hygiene Spray - TCP?!

    hey geeks so for a while i have been debating a 'budget' manicure and pedicure for my clients who can't afford to spent X amount each month, i decided on Kaeso products as they are budget price and have seen some good reviews. I purchased the kit and a few extra bits but today my manicure kit...
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    Blackberry 9320, 9360 or Nokia Lumia 520-which phone?

    hey geeks i need help! i am so rubbish with technology and it's coming up to that time of getting a new phone. I am a pay as you goer, not a contracter (for reasons that will take too long to explain) so please do not tell me to get an iphone because sadly enough i can't afford one. I...
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    Red Velvet Cupcakes - help me geeks!

    hey geeks i am going on a girly weekend in a few weeks time and we are having a bake off. The theme is vintage tea party so i have decided on the idea of red velvet cupcakes, i've never made them before but they always taste sooooo good! do you think this is a good idea? my aim is to win! I...
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    My babble about my new hair colour

    hey geeks so i have wanted to colour my hair red for a long time but have always been worried my clients might think it is a little inappropriate, i have a lot of elderly clients so do you think this will be ok? my natural hair colour is about a 6 but at the moment i've had a highlight...
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    Bag to carry all my tanning stuff?

    hey geeks i know there are threads about this already but none of the ones i can find answer my question. I currently carry my kit in a light weight suit case and it fits everything in, unfortunately it is so huge i find it hard to carry it around my clients houses and also if i have to walk...
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    Contract for brides

    hey geeks a few weeks/months ago someone put on here a thread about a bride who messed them around quite abit and another geek commented about how they have a contract for brides, does anyone have a copy that they could private message to me? I'm struggling to sound professional today (maybe...
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