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    Mentor required!

    I've just taken over a salon (ps I need to update my profile sorry) and could do with an experienced geek to help out with advice? Many thanks x
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    Sensitive subject - beauty couch weight

    I'm just going to have to spit this out but how do you sensitively broach the subject of whether your client will exceed your beds weight limit? There was a loud crack while I had a client on the bed earlier and I had no idea how to handle it x
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    Trade magazines

    I subscribe to professional beauty but can people recommend any other trade magazines?
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    Customer claiming her nails are damaged

    I did a shellac service on a new client last nite which didn't go too well! I prepped as normal, cuticleaway, removed with water spray, buffed to remove shine, scrubfreshed. I didn't put enough top coat on so when I removed sticky layer I removed some of the shellac. Tried to fix and ended up...
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    Hydraulic beauty bed repairs

    My hydraulic bed has stopped pumping up and down iykwim! I've no clue who to contact or what to google to find a repairman, any suggestions?
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    Impetigo - advice please

    My son has just been diagnosed with impetigo. I only have 3 clients booked over next 2 days and was considering rescheduling as a precaution but grateful for any advice x
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    Facial electricals - popular or not?

    I am in 2 minds as to whether I should do this course or not and would appreciate any comments. I've read a few threads on here saying they are old fashioned, I'm talking about faradic, galvanic etc. Are there any geeks out there still offering these treatments and if so how popular? I...
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    Facial Electricals - popular or not?

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    Broken veins

    I've been getting laser vein treatment on broken veins on my cheeks and my course of treatment ended a couple of months ago. I've noticed that they are coming back. Not as bad as they were but still. Is this just something that I'll just need to live with? Any comments or advice appreciated x
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    Best lash tint?

    Am currently using salon systems lash tint but it doesn't seem to last very long. Any suggestions on other good tints to use please?x
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    Rent query

    Hi I wonder if any geeks could give me some advice please. Due to childcare issues I'm not using my salon on a Saturday and was thinking about renting it out but not sure how much to charge. It's in Edinburgh? Many thanks
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    Is 42 too old to learn hairdressing

    Saw a similar thread in the beauty section. Realistically how long would it take to qualify/be competent and have i left it too late?x
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    Gel nail beginner

    As title says I've done my course and doing my case studies before exam. It's a file off gel. Already I've damaged one of my own nails through incorrectly filing it off and I'm a bit wary of doing this to others. When do you know when to switch to softer file/buffer?
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    Gel nail extension removal

    So I recently did a gel nail extension course and am not comfortable with having to file off as opposed to soak off. How do I know I'm not causing lots of damage to the natural nail? Is it possible to soak them off? Many thanks x
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    Urban Retreat at Home franchise

    Has anyone had any experience or heard any reviews about the above? From what I gather the therapist buys into the brand? Thanks in advance
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    Beauty room rental prices Edinburgh

    Can anyone advise how much I should expect to pay per day for beauty room rental in liberton Edinburgh?
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    White spots on nails after 6 weeks of Shellac?

    I saw a client for a shellac removal this morning and when I removed the shellac quite a few of her nails had lots of White spots under the nail. Anyone come across this? I know she hadn't used solar oil. Thanks in advance x
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    newbie to lash extensions, what equipment will i need to get

    hey i have booked my training, so excited and planning ahead and looking for advice on what equiment i will need. I will be mobile so will i need to take a bed to clients homes? What else will i need i.e a lamp? Grateful for any advice
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