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I started a thread on this then realised it's in the biz geek section....doh! I'm keen to see what area we use to spray tan? I have so many options going on in my head, tan tent, tan curtain, wet wall, towels or sticky feet! I have limited room in my separate tan room so I'm looking for...

Hi, I've been all the way the search looking for a thread for this and I've been unable to find one. I'm designing a spray tan room and I'm struggling with space, colours and equipment! Should I get a tent, a curtain, wipeable Walls.....and the questions go on and on what extractor, what...

I am looking for a qualified beautician, or potentially partly qualified for holiday relief/part time hours, where should I look for them? Should I try the local college? Interested in where you have found staff? Thank you SS

I feel like it's Xmas Eve...... I'm on my training tomorrow. I already have numerous clients wanting to have the treatment done, my question is this: Did you work on clients start after your training? SS

How do you all get around the timing of your wax pot getting to right temperature for clients in the morning? I've been coming in an hour and a bit before first client, there must be an easier way?! Does anyone use a automatic timer that switches on before you come in? SSx

I used fibreglass for the first time last week on two split nails. I buffed before, cut and placed fibreglass then resin then the spray after the resin, twice then I buffed it, scrubfresh and usual application of Shellac. My client has just texted me to say the polish has lifted and come off...

I am just about to have my business cards re done at the printers and I would like to know what you have on yours? I currently have my business name and logo on one side and on the other side, space for date and time for 8 appointments, hopefully encouraging clients to keep your card in their...

Hi I'm on the verge of signing a new lease and I need to find a lawyer/solicitor before I sign it. I'm going to phone for quotes tomorrow but I have nothing to compare it to! Have any geeks recently gone through the same and could give me an indication or ballpark figure just so I know I'm not...

Are you a sole trader or a limited company? I'm getting conflicting advice from landlords, accountants and friends. It's stopping me signing a lease, opening a business account and generally moving forward as I'm struggling making a decision. I'm confused and frustrated, I'd be interested in...

I am keen to find out if anyone has tried this yet and what your thoughts are? I called Salon Services today and I'm waiting to find out when they will be stocking it? SS

Good Morning Geeks, I'm just about to take over a salon that I've been renting in and my business is at a point where I can't do it all on my own but I've found someone who has 6 months left at college training be a beautician who I trust, like and know I could work with. My question is what...

Hi Geeks Have any of you had to get your OPI LED lamp serviced? I've had mine for just under two years and I've had a few regulars who have had breakdown in their polish and I've ruled out everything else and I'm now at a stage of considering if it's the lamp, if so can they be serviced? I've...

I currently use Shellac and OPI Gelcolor however I have seen a lot of stunning sparkly Gelish colours. My thinking is I should buy one colour to see how I get on with it as my biz partner has a base and top. I have issues with the removal of Gelish so I'm hoping to fall in love with the...

I'm sitting reading through threads highly jealous!! SSx

I have a client who has asked me to put these bling nail appliqués on her toes, has anyone used them on toes, if so how did you get on with them? You buy them in Sally's and im just wondering how long they lasted? Thank you SS

Evening ladies, has anyone bought this new lamp that attaches itself onto the OPI Gelcolor LED light? On first view I think it looks great I just wanted to find out if you have it and how do you feel about it? Thanks SS

It's Alex Polizzi at the Nailolympics, I'm sitting here in tears!! SS

A beauty salon being turned round, VERY interesting!!! I love Alex Polizzi SS

I am having a demand for feet treatments and nearly all my clients have mentioned that they would love the hard skin removed. At the moment I buff, exfoliate and smooth using masks, paraffin wax and heated booties but clients seem to want more. My question is this can I go on a course to learn...

Hi can anyone tell me what day the new store in Glasgow opens and what time it opens? Thank you x