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Hi, I am looking for hairstylists to work in my new salon just outside Chelmsford, Essex. The positions are on a self employed basis. Where is a good place to advertise? I've never advertised for staff before, and am in the beauty side of the business myself.

Hi ladies & gents! Just in case anyone is interested, today is the 52nd anniversary of LED light technology, and to celebrate this the Creative Beauty Group are having a sale on the GEL II 40G CORDLESS LED LAMP If you're on the look out for a new lamp, this is it!! Today only with a saving...

I've just had a message over Facebook from the husband of the hairstylist that I rent my beauty room & nail desk from saying that he's decided that he's not prepared to keep going with her failing business (he's a nasty piece of work) and as such he needs me to vacate the salon by the 25th...

Just finished reading this months Scratch Mag and there is loads of coverage about La Palm Products/Gel II. I'm really excited to see this product (Gel II) and have a play of it myself, and from browsing on the website the spa products look gorgeous!! Is anyone using Gel II yet? What do you...

The team at Nadia Louise Hair & Beauty Design are looking to expand. We are looking for 2 new stylists on a self employed basis to join our happy little family! *NVQ level 2 minimum. We are ideally looking for stylists with at least 2 years salon experience, however we would consider...

Hi all, Just buying files for refining Brisa lite sculpting gel (doing the class soon), and wondered which is best to get, blizzard boards or hot shot files? I already have kanga and koala for finishing/buffing/natural nails. Thanks in advance

Hi Geeks, I've been asked by a client to recreate the below nail art for her upcoming holiday. I think it's probably a stamp (though lord knows which one!!), however, I bought a couple of konad stamps to have a go with last year and just couldn't get the hang of it. I'll be using shellac. I...

Morning ladies and gents! I'm desperately on the hunt for a therapist with permissions to work within Kensington and Chelsea on an event at Harvey Nicholls for La Prairie. Good remuneration for the right person, and these kind of events are always really fun!! Please message me directly, or...

Wonder if someone can help. I had booked a mobile tech to give me a shellac pedicure at my hotel in Sheffield before the event as I'm working away from home this week with the day job. They have just called and cancelled!!! Is there anyone who would be able to come to my hotel (Sheffield...

Hi all, I have been approached by an acquaintance with the offer of managing a new smallish salon venture in the new year. He had some money to invest but wants nothing to do with the day to day running of the business, so that would be down to me. He is looking at premises in the West...

Hi all, I have a shellac client who is a nightmare! Always something wrong with her nails. Anyway, I shellaced her yesterday lunchtime (took me 2 hours as she is so picky and critical, touches her hair when I've scrubfreshed, etc) and last night she text me and said the shellac is lifting away...

Hi all, I have a client who is heading off to Orlando for her holiday in a few weeks time and may need her shellac removing/changing whilst she is out there. She has a very subtle french manicure - 1 coat beau, studio white tips, 1 coat clearly pink. Are there any shellac techs out...

Hi all, I've tried searching on my phone but couldn't find anything (although I know I've read about it before!!). I have a new client today who is a long time L&P wearer who contacted me about shellac. She asked me if I would remove her acrylic, make her nails good then apply shellac. I...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I was shellacing a clients nails today with a newish bottle of base coat (4uses). I had done a thorough PEP and scrubfreshed well. I began applying the base coat and it was all fine until I got to the 3rd nail and the brush went...

Hi all, After reading lots of posts on here about foundation preferences, I have decided to beef up my kit a bit and try Estee Lauder doublewear. Everyone appears to love it, which is great. I was wondering if it was possible to get any kind of trade discount at all? I know MAC have a pro...

Apologies if this post is in the wrong place, but I'm on the app and can never be sure of the correct area to post! I'm looking for a good speed waxer in the Southend area. I hate getting my legs waxed -they just seem to hurt a lot more than anywhere else for me - so I want someone efficient...

Hi all, Please take a look at my new website if you have a spare minute. I really appreciate any feedback you can offer. Thank you!! www.laurawhitebeauty.co.uk

I have been offered the opportunity to rent a beauty room in a hairdressing salon. The deal would be on a commission rent, but I would be required to provide my own equipment, advertising, products, etc. What would be a average percentage commission paid to the salon owner for rental? I...

Hi all, I possibly have the opportunity to get some funding to set me up with a new skill/treatment and am after opinions as to which to do first. I currently offer the following: Manicure Pedicure Facials Swedish Body Massage Waxing (strip and Lycon) Threading Make up My...