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Hi Peeps, I stock OPI but have never used the Nail Envy range on any of my clients. Do these products really do the job for those of you who have experience with using them? Thanks.

Your pearls of knowledgeable wisdom please Geeks. Let me explain. I have a lovely client who has been coming to me for several months now having experienced damage to her nails from another salon where, in my opinion, I don't think they were allowing adequate time for Calgel soak offs ie...

I well recall a long standing and respected geek here stating in a post that she never ever divulges any information about her clients to other people, not even therapists. This includes not even mentioning to a spouse that their other half had visited earlier for a treatment. This is so...

I have been brushing and pressing glitter into Shellac for a little while now but realise that I've been a bit dipsy and had it pointed out to me yesterday, ever so nicely :wink2: that this is what everyone calls 'Rock Star Nails :o . I only usually have it or apply it to the ring fingers on...

I was until recently, fairly absent from Salon Geek for various reasons. Over time I know things can change on a site like this, so I thought I would just try to find out what happened to The Voice Inside Says Blog It? I can clearly see that it is still a sticky in Chit Chat but not one I am...

Sounds like a mundane question and I am sorry in advance if I sound doff :o . How do you apply Shellac to colour pops? Do you paint over the top of the pops (excuse the pun) ie. over the concave part or under the pops ie. convex? Painting in the convex part would avoid the need for wasting...

What defines great customer service and why? Please give your definition/opinion of what makes you want to either stay with a service provider or go elsewhere. Remember that we, as professional therapists, are consumers of our suppliers but that our clients are also consumers of our services...

Looking forward to having a play with my new Brisa Lite Smoothing gel :D Can think of 2 or 3 clients this will benefit. The question I have is this... I have always understood the Shellac preparation to be a dry one. However, when I watched the video by CND for BL Smooth by Jan Arnold, it...

I have read a few threads from nail geeks experiencing problems with Lilac Longing applying in a streaky manner and not giving very good coverage in 2 applications. I picked up a little tip from another therapist and hope this will help you with acheiving better and even coverage with...

Hi Geeks, I would like to ask a question on behalf of a friend of mine who went through an awfully acrimonious divorce where her ex husband who has always earned a very good wage, only supports his children with the minimum legally required by the Child Support Agency. It is not that he can't...

May I ask how much extra you Charge to add the luxury part to the treatment?For me, this would be hand exfoliation, mask in heated mitts and lower arm and hand massage? Thanks peeps.

Good Morning Oh Geeky Ones, I have a client who comes to me for French Shellac in the following way: base x1, Beau x1, Cream Puff French x1, second Beau x1, Top coat. I did her nails 2 weeks ago and a couple of days later she showed me that a section of the French had come off on her right...

Want to share this with you if it has not already been covered somewhere in Shellac's history. I acknowledge that this is not something I am aware has been taught or recommended by Shellac educators. It worked for me on myself though and I am pleased with the result. I am going a little...

I have decided to buy a roller wax system for legs. I can do half legs well enough with spatulas but lose the will to live when it comes to the thighs. Oh those thighs... they take me FOREVER. My research and experience has narrowed it down to two systems... Perron Rigot module (currently use...

I know we can't mix/blend Shellac, but is there a way to disquise imperfections or unwanted characteristics on a nail when applying Shellac? I have a client who is Hispanic and she indicated that she wanted the white French to be thin like I wear them. I explained to her that I file my own...

I am posting this on my daughter's behalf. This is long so please bear with me whilst I explain. My eldest daughter is now 18 and has been excited about becoming a hairdresser. With 7 GCSE's (including Math, English and Science) successfully under her belt she left school at 17 after...

Please can someone define this for me. What exactly is an Artistic Director in hairdressing?

Good Morning Geeks, I have a client who is getting married this weekend and I am doing her nails for her wedding with a Shellac French. I gave her a Shellac French manicure about 3 weeks ago to help her to grow her nails to a nice length, but she said it started to lift and peel from the...

Morning all, this is a wee bit urgent and I have searched but not really found my answer. I have a client shortly who has broken 2 nails so I will suggest sculpting with Calgel to mend them, but my question is this... What is the process for applying Shellac over gel? Is the base coat still...

Hello there Geeks, Long time no speak! I have been investigating Shellac long and hard for several months now. Some of you may recall that I am sensitive to uncured gel (different brands) and so can't wear them myself and have to glove when applying to clients. Shellac came out as did...