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    French Manicure Shellac lifting?

    Please can you tell me why the white would be lifting at the edges after only a few days of being on the client? I did as I'd usually do with a french, but noticed there was some bubbling, lines in the white when it cured. So I took this off and redid it. Now I am not sure why shellac has...
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    New client with alcohol dementia and slightly crepy skin alternative to waxing?

    Please help, I have a new client and her mum has alcohol dementia, her skin is described as moves around (crepy) and she's booked in for a leg wax. Now I know with my training this could be a contra indication and I don't want to cause bruising or hurt her. I've to go tomorrow and said I'd...
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    What is d.sperse? I wasn't told on the phone I needed anything else for Shellac?

    Just read something about d.sperse, I presume I need a product at the end of completing shellac, I wasn't told when I rang up asking for everything I needed for the kit, not blaming anyone but not sure what to do. I've spent a hell of a lot of money and wanted all the right stock so I could get...
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    Curing time for layers of shellac?

    I can't find a manual, although there's a DVD which I'll watch later, I had a demo given to me in the SS shop in Leeds by a lovely lady who showed me how to do it step by step. I think the curing time she told me was 20 seconds, however it was a while ago around 5 months ago since she showed...
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    Help urgently needed! Just got my Shellac kit and can't get lid to open on UV lamp?

    I may be dim, and I am blonde lol, but I am following instructions and it just wont move, I don't have anyone to ask and no partner. I need to get the bulbs in and I'm desperate to have a go with shellac! Please please help x Thanks a very sad desperate to have a go at shellac, Tinky Winky :) X
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    Any alternatives to using gel pads in Lash Extensions?

    I've noticed one or two clients are uneasy with the gel pads when I apply my individual Nouveau lashes. Are there any alternatives to offer, other than taping the eyes? I'm fairly new to lash extentioning, but loving and it loving the results. Thanks
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    Is the Shellac kit available from SS or is it still out of stock?

    Please, I need to know, got some interested clients in Shellac, but was told by the shop there were no kits in stock. Really loved the product it is fabulous, and loving natural nails it is perfect for me. So anyone can you help me here? THanks
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    I have no spray tan solution and 2 people to tan today

    I am so bloody annoyed and will mention no names but feel very let down and upset that I tried to place an order Monday, & said I need it as it is for a wedding party I have Thursday, was told to call back Tuesday which I did, placed the order, then told it takes three working days to get the...
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    Does MINX come off easier if people go on holiday abroad?

    Cos apparently one of my clients' minx only lasted three days, the other two sets I applied were fine. I'm not sure what has happened here. Her nails were tiny to start with. Any ideas? I did all the prep etc as I'd do normally?
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    Problem with Minx Anchor shrinking?

    Hi, I've had a client text me and say she had to take her anchor (red and white striped one) off as it shrunk and looked stupid. Now I've done hundreds of sets of minx, never had a complaint, do all the necessary prep and apply it all the same, some clients have their's on up for up to eight...
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    Doing Minx on a child??

    Hi A client of mine has had pink cheetah nails done, loves them and has asked me to do her 6 year old daughter's nails the same. I'm not sure about this, so thought I'd ask opinions on here please?
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    Therapists what size of leaflets do you use? A4, A5 or A6?

    I am meeting myself going backwards, and have now decided A4 folded may be more informative to the prospective client than A5. But then again, the other side of this is that my flier may be throw in the bin. Before I start working on wording again please can anyone that does mobile or has a...
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    Not sure how many leaflets to get done, 1000 or 5000?Advice please?

    I will be hand delivering them! OMG :cry: I can't see me delivering 5000, but maybe 1000 is more achievable! However, when I look at the price, it is more cost effective to get 5000 printed. I'm confused what to do. Start off small and see how I go or start off with 5000 and maybe not be...
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    Help with printing companies

    Help geeks, I need help in printing, I need to source a supplier before I sort out my leaflet design. These lot do it for £58 - bargain, but does anyone know if they are any good, http://www.quattroprint.co.uk/5000-a6-gloss-flyers-p-587.html I need double sided A6 fliers in colour...
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    Mobile therapists and eyelash extensions how well do you do?

    And are they worth training in? I'm not sure if I could sit for an hour and a half putting lashes on someone. Is it hard work, how much do you generally make and also do you have any problems i.e. some of them coming off. How many sets do you have to do before you are competent in doing...
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    Training role required beauty holistics or tanning

    Hi I'm looking for a part time role where I can train others, I've got the following experience and qualifications relating to the beauty and holistics industry. ITEC qualified beauty therapist (2001) with 9 years experience in salon and mobile VTCT level 3 in A & P,Swedish Massage...
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    Can anyone recommend good leaflet design site and printing?

    I have to get some more leaflets done, and am thinking of having a logo designed by a company and having this incorporated into the website, leaflets etc etc. But I am not that good at finding great good deals and would prefer a recommendation on where I can do my leaflets easily and get them...
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    Car decals, rear window, does anyone have these?

    I am thinking of getting decals done on my window, saying Mobile therapist blah blah blah, done on the back window only not all over my car. Does anyone have these already? And do they seem to draw attention and calls do you think?
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    Clients re-arranging appointments, how do you manage this?

    I have a "new" client who is not that local, who has now re-arranged twice in the past 3 days. I don't know if she is winding me up, but I feel she is making excuses and won't want me to go this week. Now I am prepared that she is a timewaster, but how do you deal with this? Three strikes and...
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    Anyone who operates a rent a room beauty business please can you help?

    Hi all Just wondered if those with a room ; how do you find the trade, what are the set up costs etc. Was it slow at first? I've got a busy mobile business which I don't want to give up, but would, at the same time like a "base" and have found the perfect one! What are the considerations I...
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