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Did a Goldwell colour correction course last week & their recipe for bleach wash includes a couple of pumps of conditioner. Does anyone else use conditioner in their bleach wash? Just interested to know as I'd never heard of it before.

Hi Geeks, I'm doing the bridal hair up unit on my vrq3 & one of the techniques states 'weaving'. My tutors say the only 'weaving' they know is a basic basket weave. Surely this can't be the only weaving technique for hair up? Can anyone help with suggestions / image examples? If so this...

Has anyone got any advice about the best brand of razor to buy? Are there different types? I've had a kit list for level 3 & a razor is on it but the kit for level 2 was so poor I'm reluctant to buy the recommended college kit because I'll just end up having to replace it all anyway. Thanks...

I've just finished my level 2 so not much experience at all & I'd just like some advice please. My friend coloured her hair & wanted some highlights in so about 4 weeks ago I ran some bleach through with a cap. So now she has roots showing & wants her roots done & some more highlights put...

Can anyone recommend a textbook that is specifically regarding colouring? Something in-depth & worthwhile paying money for. Thanks x

I've just bought a matrix semi but I have forgotten to buy the activator. Do I need to go back & get it or can I just use a 3%? I've looked online & it says the activator is 2.7%. Just wondering if it will make a difference. I've never used matrix before, I usually use Goldwell but I went to a...

How do you all wash your clients hair? I've got one of those shower head attachments but lots of people have the mixer taps now so they don't fit on. What do you do when there isn't the option of using their shower either? Help!

I don't understand the sizes. Is it the length of the blades? What's the difference in buying a 5 as to a 7 (for example)? Can someone be so kind as to enlighten me, please? Never thought to ask in college. Thank you!

I've just qualified & we trained with Goldwell so lettering system rather than numbers. I want to use an alternative colour brand than Goldwell but I'm not very confident with the numbering system. I have the ICC so can see which number is what colour but I wanted to know are all colours...

I'm going to tan someone one day & then the next. Firstly can I tan them before 12 hours, say 8 hours? And secondly, do they wash the guide colour off the first tan before I spray for a second time or does it not make any difference? Thanks x

I've just been told by one of my tanning customers my hair up prices are too expensive. Ooh, the cheek! She was going to a wedding so wanted her hair done & thought it'd be better for me to do it because I'm mobile. I told her I start from £25 & she says she normally only pays £15 & could I...

Does anyone perm their own lashes? I'm the only person locally who does lash perming & I was wondering if I could do it myself? What do you think?

Hi all, I just wanted a bit of advice / an opinion if you wouldnt mind? I finish a VRQ2 next month. Obviously this is nowhere near qualified enough to work at a suitable enough level. Due to not working at the moment, I have the time to go back to college in September & was considering...

I've been approached by a photographer to work alongside her for fashion work doing both hair & makeup. Im not sure how much to charge. Ive never done any fashion / photographic work before & primarily concentrate on bridal but have really wanted to change direction so this is a great...

Hi All, I've been asked to do makeup & hair up for a catwalk show at a huge bridal event. Fabulous & a great opportunity considering I'm new to the industry. There will be 6 adult models & 2 child models. The thing is, I work by myself & am just wondering if its realistic to take on 8...

Im doing my first wedding fayre on sunday, primarily as an MUA. For those of you who exhibit at wedding fayres, whether hair or makeup or whatever, do you offer a free makeup / hair etc to showcase your skills on the day or offer it at a reduced price? Im not sure what the usual protocol is...

I've sprayed myself with LA Tan 10% Gold & its a horrible orange colour & I really dont understand why. Other people I've sprayed with it have a lovely golden sunkissed glow. All the tans, including mine have been out of the same bottle. Its not an old bottle, been stored properly etc. Any...

As the title says really, what paints do you use for body painting & fashion / editorial work?

I waxed my mums lip, neck & chin on Thursday & when I saw her yesterday I couldnt believe what a mess her face is (sorry mum!). Its all lumpy under the skin & theres what looks like a 2 inch 'scratch' on her chin. I really dont know whats gone wrong, its never happened before. I used a...

For those of you that adminster botox & have an IP remote prescribe for you, how practical is it, honestly? Im considering doing the training but Im not an IP & was just wondering how it works in practice? PM me if you'd prefer! Can anyone help?