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    Change or invest?

    Hi all I trained with Gelish in 2012 and have used the products but never bought the gelish lamp I'm wanting to learn nail art designs but trying to decide what to do. I am in Leeds so S2 is not too far away so I'm thinking of training in Shellac then I will be able to do S2's nail art...
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    Been in business 2 years but starting to lack confidence

    Hi there I've been doing nails for 2 years now. I trained with Entity to do l and p and Gelish for gel polish. Originally I did quite a lot of Gelish but found clients didn't comeback for follow up appointments. I would order new colours as people asked but found that it was getting expensive...
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    Mobile and doing SP eyelashes

    Hi everyone I've had a look through post but not found anything. How does everyone find doing semi permanent eyelashes on a mobile basis. I'm about to do a refresher course with Marvel lash as I did the training but haven't been confident to do them plus people don't want to pay the prices...
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    Gelish layering help

    Hi there I've 19 of the gelish colours in my collection and lots of them are not being used I am a small mobile business and am wanting to get them used within the next year as that's when their shelf life ends. Here are the colours I have can anyone give me advice on how to make sure I get my...
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    Bio Sculpture-do I or don't I?

    Hi there everyone. I currently offer l&p, Gelish and Progel but have been considering training in gel and have considered bio sculpture. I like the idea that I can create extensions with it etc. However what I'm struggling with is trying to decide whether it will be worth my money. I've been...
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    How do they make any money?

    Hi all There's a company or more likely a franchise advertising services on fb. Mobile service tans 5 for £40 which equates to £8 each. They also offer other services nails,massage,hair etc. Is anyone a member of one of these types of business just wondered if it does work x
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    Tantruth spray tan machine or similar

    Hi just wondering if anyone uses the tantruth pro 85 machine or one similar by another brand. Most of the info I can find on here is for hvlp's that have settings on. Just wanting to know how to adjust the spray and get continuous results.
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    Gel polish with acrylic bead to hold 3d bow ?

    Hi there hope this doesn't sound daft but I was wondering if I could do a gel polish then add a small bead of acrylic to hold a 3d bow onto the nail. I did a set of gel polish last Friday and attached a nailzila 3d bow as instructed on the package (nail glue then top coat over) however on...
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    Rash on underside of arms and wrists

    Hi all been looking through previous posts but unable to find anything so thought I'd ask. Did a spray tan on a client last night and she has messaged me this morning to say she has a rash on underside of arms and wrists it's not itchy and not bothering her but she wanted to know if it's...
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    Does baby lotion strip a spray tan?

    Hi all Had a client tell me that her tan only lasted 3 days. She showered to wash bronzer off next morning then showered 2 days later. She had been having a stand up wash between to save tan. She's used johnsons baby lotion the pink one as moisturiser. Could it be this that's stripped her...
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    Nail art

    Hi everyone Just wondered if you could give me any advice. I'm wanting to do a nail art course as I feel more confident if I've trained to do something. I currently do l&p and Gelish and would love to be able to add something extra to them. What types of things should I be looking for when...
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    Gel extension training in Leeds please help

    Hi everyone I was hoping someone could offer advice. I'm wanting to train in gel extensions and wanting to know who everyone has trained with and your thoughts on them. I currently use entity acrylic but am having clients ask for gel enhancements and wang to be able to offer both.
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    Tanning advice needed, face matters

    Hi everyone I'm a qualified spray tan and nail technician but having problems with under my nose and top lip area becoming darker dependant on the amount of tans I do in a day. Can I ask how you combat this. The most tans I've done in a day is 18 so you can imagine what it can get like. Any...
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    Would like other Tantruth users experiences please

    Hi there does anyone else use tantruth solution with their pro 85 machine ? I'm getting 10 spray tans from a 1ltr bottle of solution and wondered if this is correct etc. stacey x
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    How do I keep my tan on hands whilst wearing gloves please ?

    Hi all Sorry if it's already been covered but I'm on my phone and it's not searching properly . Can someone tell me how to stop my own tan rubbing off on hands whilst I'm wearing gloves to spray tan others. I always end up with a visible line and white hands. Thanks x
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    Nut free skin products

    Hi everyone does any buy or use nut free products ? I'm allergic to hazelnut and have just had allergic reaction on my face to I'm presuming my cuticle oil (sweet almond). I'm wanting the whole kit and caboodle nut free products cleanser etc make up, tanning solutions any help will be greatly...
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    Nut free cuticle oil ?

    Hi everyone wondering if anyone can help me I've had an allergic reaction to the cuticle oil I have been using. I am allergic to hazelnut and presume its the sweet almond I have reacted to can I get nut free products anywhere. Please help x
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    Some advice needed

    Hi there, I have trained in acrylics,gelish and mani/pedi and am considering branching into spray tanning. However I wondered if anyone can tell me if there are nut products in the solutions or if you know of a particular brand which are nut free. Also the course is with tan truth and wanted...
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    Acrylic problems

    Hi there I've had a quick look but couldn't find any answers so thought i would post. I have been to a clients house to do a set of Acrylics. All looked fine until i went to file her nails (after applying acrylic) . It appeared as if some of the acrylic was missing in the middle of 6 fingers and...
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    Acrylics falling off

    Hi there just wanting some advice if you could. I did 2 sets of acrylics on Monday for 2 friends. One of the ladies has text me tonight to say she had been in the bath and a nail has come off fully. I asked if she had banged it or anything she said she hasn't. Can anyone offer me advice please...
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