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  1. ProperPrincess

    Laser lipo advice

    Hi guys... Does anyone do or had this done and how effective were the results! I'm looking at the treatment to have myself rather than do a course but I'd like some honest opinions if possible. X
  2. ProperPrincess

    Kayak nails!

    I need something kayak nail related for a charity event! They will be on mans nails! Any tips, ideas or advice would be much appreciated. A friend travelled for 33 days on his own in a kayak 900 miles around the welsh coast and has raised 15k next weekend we are having a charity night and I'm...
  3. ProperPrincess

    Personal taste affecting your business

    I love doing nails but I'm not all that creative! I'm slowly learning and picking up tips and idea from SG! Whilst I would like to cater for my clients I simply do not want someone walking around with a big lime neon acrylic now on their ring finger saying I did them! I appreciate this can...
  4. ProperPrincess

    When you don't know where to start?

    An old school friend said his mum was a bit down about her nails so I said tell her to come see me Friday and ill have a look! So perhaps I'm panicking too much but I just didn't know where to start! She's scared of cuticle nippers after a nasty experience! For now I have filed them and...
  5. ProperPrincess

    Brisa Lite Sculpting Gel using tips and cake pop, opinions and advice

    Any tips on how I could make these better. I can take the criticism! I want to get better and would appreciate any advice x I do find it harder doing my own nails :-)
  6. ProperPrincess

    When did you know you had "made it"

    Aside from making a profit... when did you feel successful? I've been in new salon since end of October and I've been steady with around 3-6 clients a week and covering my rent. This week... 16 clients! Which is a good job as my landlord has put my rent up. Was there a week, month where u...
  7. ProperPrincess

    Mens eyebrows

    I do loads of women's brows with no trouble but an old school friend has asked me to do his eyebrows as his girlfriend makes fun of them! Does anyone have any tips. I don't think defined would be a good look on a man :-)
  8. ProperPrincess

    Is my idea silly before I go public?

    I have been asked a few times to paint girls nails and i do it and charge but I always feel so sad knowing the little girl will have to take her polish off for school monday. So here is my idea. I'm going to advertise a girls mini manicure, nail art (stickers and decals) included with a little...
  9. ProperPrincess

    Insulin pump

    I know how silly I sound but I've gone through a lot to get approved today at my assessment for an insulin pump. I was so happy the nurse couldn't stop me crying my eyes out! Taken 8 months of stress and finally my strong argument paid off Just wondered if anyone uses one? Any advice, tips etc...
  10. ProperPrincess

    Change hair tip

    Is there a way to change stick tip and micro loop hair to bonded? I've had a full head of extensions by a new lady as mine is on maternity. I went with her as she had good reviews, decent pics and was a hairdresser. I can't possibly fitmy is so decided to give her a try. Big mistake! Poorly...
  11. ProperPrincess

    Dyshidrosis/pompholyx skin condition

    Doctor diagnosed me yesterday and said it was due to stress. I am a little stressed but it came on all of a sudden. Strange. Anyway I'm using the cream he prescribed but it's still unbelievably sore and the blisters and itchy too. You can't actually see it as great in the pictures but it is...
  12. ProperPrincess

    New Year's resolution for us all

    Lets all decide to start concentrating on our own businesses and services instead of worrying about these unprofessionals, cowboys and cheap services! In the time you have spent to write and reply 5 times to yet another thread absolutely fuming about "Denise" charging a fiver for shellac or...
  13. ProperPrincess

    I need a miracle cream

    Normally my skin is fine but over the last 4-5 weeks my skin is blotchy and red and dry! My make up doesnt cover it and I'm becoming really conscious of it. I do get the few "time of the month" chin area spots but this is on my lower cheek. Can you see? Can anyone recommend a good cream...
  14. ProperPrincess

    Shellac attacked! Rather angry!

    Hi guys. I've bought a few bottles of shellac to add to my collection and my darling daughter... Well I just caught her with them before I'd taken them into salon. No damage except she's tried to open them with her teeth so they look tatty! Could I just replace the lid/brush and if so where...
  15. ProperPrincess

    Diabetes

    It's national diabetes day and I wanted to start a thread to raise awareness and start a thread where we can share experiences, tips and advice. The campaign to raise awareness is focusing on type 1 in children. Remember the 4 t's. Thirty, thinner, tired, toilet. 25% of children were...
  16. ProperPrincess

    Heart nail art just isn't right

    I'm off out tonight and really want this type of nail art. But I want a colour not just the tips. When I go to tidy up my heart the base polish comes off :-( I usually use shellac but I want specific colour so am using polish. Am I being totally thick and forgetting something x
  17. ProperPrincess

    Roller wax, tube wax, I'm so confused!

    I absolutely hate waxing anything from the neck down. I am messy and I panic. I have started getting more appointments for leg waxing and I really think roller or tube waxing will speed things up for me and be a lot less messy. But which one. I don't want to spend to much on something I...
  18. ProperPrincess

    Cardiff tragedy! Spare a thought

    http://m.walesonline.co.uk/ms/p/tmg/walesol/sJYjuEviefzQPSkOd_cicLg/view.m?id=5118441&tid=638956&cat=Wales_News This is unthinkable! Half a mile from my house. On the doorstep of my old salon. The lady that has lost her life was an occasional client too! This is awful! Rip Karina. Also anyone...
  19. ProperPrincess

    It wasn't just rain

    First holiday since 2005 with my dearest and all four children! We have never taken them abroad! And it wasn't just rain. Flooding! Like I've never seen lol! We did have a few lovely days but it really wasn't a holiday! It was blooming hard work! Weather aside it was nice to spend time with my...
  20. ProperPrincess

    I'm a spray tan trainer

    Did a 7 hr round trip and did my train the trainer training in spray tanning! It was great! I'm very excited! Hopefully shall be producing brilliant tanners in no time :-)
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