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    Is moxie more brittle then retention plus??

    I'm hoping someone can help me - I have used rentention plus for 2 years with no problems - the odd breakage here and there but other then that fine. A few weeks back I switched to moxie - as I had wanted to try it and since then I've had clients coming back with breakages - no lifting or...
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    Creating toenails for clients

    I have just had a call from a lady i did a manicure on last year - yes her birthday has come around again so she is wanting a manicure and this time a pedicure. However she told me she has had both her toe nails removed and so she normally just paints the skin as there is a feint line where...
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    Brand loyalty or go with whatever is 'cool'??

    Just a quick one I'm opening for debate... spurred by a client actually - who told me I should now train with 'A.N. Other' company because thats who everyone was training with now and they are the best. I have noticed a lot of people changing companys lately or have in the past trained with...
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    cotton candy tip

    more pics of the same nail here... I'm not a fan of orange but I like the way this turned out - i did it with my left hand too xx IMG_2450.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting IMG_2442.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting IMG_2447.jpg - Image - Photobucket -...
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    GHD Temperature

    Can anybody tell me - what temperature GHDs heat up to please? I have some, love them, fab, can't fault them, only problem - they don't work in USA due to the voltage been too high. So I got some other cheaper ones that work worldwide for xmas - they heat up to 210 degrees, but they just...
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    Strange rash - is it an allergy

    Before i went away on my hols i had everything waxed, now its starting to grow back so decided to buy the veet in shower hair removal cream. i've use veet products before and never had a problem so i put it on got in shower - like it says on instructions. now legs have come out fine, however...
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    Anyone do a Solar Oil prep??

    Just wondering what everyone uses for prep? Daft question I know but I usually: Cool Blue Cuticle Remover work in with pushie, chisel remove with citus soak remove shine scrubfresh done Had my nails done at the weekend (wish I hadn't cos she did things different like i'm sure we all...
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    Mundo nail plate cleanser

    Decided to have a look into the mundo product range. I have used the hand gel and I think it smells lovely - plus the pocket size ones are just the right size to keep in my case (i have left big bottles at peoples houses before - so its nice to have a back up in my case) Anyway rather then...
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    How deep are your salon smiles??

    Decided to treat myself to a set of nails for my holidays and TBH I wish I hadn't bothered now. I didn't realise the shortage of salons who can do a deep / deepish smile line. Everyone seems to be doing them almost straight now - and on my short nail beds they make my nails and hands look...
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    Fears of a wax virgin!!

    Hi all!! I'm not a skin geek - so thought this was best place to ask. I've never had any waxing done before - but tonight in preparation for my hols on friday I'm having everything done. Underarm, bikini and 1/2 leg. Any tips/advice on what to expect cos I'm a bit of a wimp (waxing maybe...
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    twilight custom blend

    any tips or improvements im grateful for!! xx http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l11/RachyRoo82/nails-1.jpg
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    How would I achieve the 'white blonde' look

    I'm loving this 'white blond' almost grey look as a hair colour, thing is i have naturally dark hair - its blond at the minute (pic on profile) but i've had it cut into a bob and am wanting a white blonde? Can it be done on dark hair? or will it completley ruin it? I don't want to go to the...
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    holiday entitlement

    Does anybody know what the hokiay entitle ment is to any job? im 99% sure its 4 x the housrs you work a wee - so if you do 5 days a week its 20 days holidya and if you do 3 days its 12 days etc but can any body clarify this? Who would i get in touch with to find this out? Reason i ask is...
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    Important Advice for those with home salons

    Please read this as I don't want anybody getting caught out. When I did my Inland Revenue course on tuesday I was told about it incase I turned my mobile business into a home salon If you work from home, your local council may charge Business Rates for the part of the property used for...
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    Giving receipts for treatments??

    Do any of you do this - last night I was asked for a receipt for a treatment, I've never been asked before and luckily this lady only lives round the corner, so dashed home - made one out on the computer and popped it back round? Anybody else ever been asked? I've printed a few outnow just...
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    Making a loss in your first year

    Im really confused now. Will be ringing business link/inland revenue tomorrow when i get a minute but wondered if any of you know. I made a loss of almost £2,500 in my first year. Bad I know but this year it has really picked up so if I carry on at the same rate I will break even next year...
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    To the geeks with 'POBS' i need advice

    If this should be chit chat i apologise! The POB/BOB cut, how easy is it to look after? Does it suit everyone or is it a no no on some people? Does it take a long time to style? I'm sick of just tieing mine up so have decided to get it all chopped off - and believe me there is a lot to cut...
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    stopping beauty salons giving botox

    have you seen whats hit the headlines today?? Been on Radio one news every hour xx BBC - Radio 1 - News - Have you had a botched operation?
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    Wedding/Hair put ups

    How long would you recommend not washing the hair for before a wedding put up? If its too freshly washed it will be fluffy and you will have whispy bits but surely if its too greasy they hair will 'seperate' as it goes up if thats the right word to use. xx
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    Nails and Sunbeds/Tanning

    2 questions really - now its getting to summer and everyone is topping up their tans!! Firstly - Gel Nails and sunbeds - I know you can buy those covers for your fingers to cover the nails while you use the sunbed, but what about gel toes? What effect does the sunbed have on the nails (i...
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