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Ive been doing nails many years but since I changed to nsi attraction ive been finding that after a client comes for a couple of times (infills) they have some nails that have a random bit of lifting right in the middle of the nail! There is never any lifting around it just right in the middle...

Please tell me it isnt just me that finds white gel polish chips and peels very easily? I find its more so on acrylics then natural nails! Ive had the problem with both shellac and IBD! I painted my acrylics white on sunday taking extra effort to cap all around the edges and within hours I had...

Having read previous threads on insurance i've done quotes for salon gold and professional beaut direct. There is less than £1 between their quotes so I just wanted to see what you guys thought on which was the better insurer to go with. Thanks

So I have a small silver vanity case for all my gel polishes but as my obsession grew I was getting less and less space. No with zero space for even one new gel polsih and my obsession forever increasing I took a poodle down to my local hobby craft to see what I could find after seeing cases...

I have been interested for a long time in doing a gel extensions course, I just love the look and think some of my acrylic clients may prefer it. I have found a local beauty school to do the course with but was wondering what brand of gel you use and if there is any to steer clear of. Thanks :)

I have been considering investing in this for a while for my clients with not so great nail condition. I have some clients wishing to convert from acrylic to just Shellac but their nails are quite soft due to the enchancement. Does this product really help those with weaker nails. How long does...

Hi ladies I am a nail tech and have been for on and off 10 years! I very rarely have any issues with any of my clients and they go 2-3 (sometimes longer) weeks between infills with no issues. HOWEVER, I have this one client who is constantly coming back to me for repairs! She come for her...

I know there are many threads on hee regarding these pedis and ive read through ALOT and think my brain is rather frazzled from it all! Basically I want to start offering this service and plan to use shellac or IBD gel polish as my base, what will be the best way for me to set these so they...

Hi all I did a course in sienna x spray tan about two years ago and not used it since. In my new job I will now be using it with my first one booked in in a couple of days and I'm nervous because I can't really remember the set up/ preparation!! Does the client just strip down to...

Months ago I purchased fine glitters to mix with with acrylic powder. Im finally getting round to using them but im wanting to know how is when the client wants to change the glitter colour or want it off completely do you have to completely remove the set and start fresh? How do you all do your...

Im going to try and keep this as simple and quick as possible but this is my situation... Im currently doing a trial at a tanning/nail shop. I am a qualified nail tech and tomorrow I have in a lady for acrylic infills. Today I found out that the nails she has on have been done by a NSS. Im...

HELP! I did my level 2 7 years ago and used dermalogica for facials. Since then I havent used much of my level 2 skills (did my level 3 which ended this year) Ive gone for a job in a high end salon/spa and Ive been asked to brush up on my dermalogica knowledge which is proving very hard when...

Many years ago when I did my acrylic course I trained in NSI, its been many years since ive used them but now im wanting to change systems Im torn between two. One of which being nsi attraction. The kit on their website looks amazing value! It comes with 7 different powders.. Sheer Pink 40gm...

I bought a couple of new nail art pens. The type is a thin long brush but also a metal dotter on the end. Anyway on sunday I had a mad 5 mins and just done any designs that come into my head. I ende dup using all different colours. Yesterday I showed my mum my new designs and to my horrible...

I know there was a post recently with regards to what brushes everyone uses but I want to know which shape brushes you find best for acrylic and also for those who are mobile, how do you find best storing your brushes so they dont get damaged??

Does anyone else find their glue lids get stuck on the bottle then you fail miserably getting it off?! I clean the tops of the glie tip once im done but still im finding the lids glue shut! Once this happens do I have to just chuck them away? Is it possible to stick them in hot water to try...

Ive not done waxing for many years and when I did do it I only ever used the original pot and spatula method. Now im wanting to start offering waxing as a mobile treatment Im wondering what do use and am very interested in the roller wax system but never used it and not really quite sure how to...

Ive come across Daisy soak off gel and its really appealing to me! Great deal on at the moment too so very tempted to try it out However before taking the plunge I thought id see how many of you have tried this out and what you think of it

I have a customer who usually goes for natural tips with just a transulent pink acrylic but shes asked for p+w's next time. Is this ok to do? If I really file the acrylic and then do the p+w's?X

Ive got back into doing nails over the last couple of months and recently ive noticed the tips of my acrylics snap on the sides and the other day i actually snapped off the whole top of the tip free edge! Ive also had a couple of clients tell me this has happened to one of their nails too. Why...