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Hi Ladies, I did a course in Makeup last year, covering natural, party, occasion, bridal looks etc. I have just been asked to do makeup for a photo shoot - Im really flattered! ....... but a bit nervous! For reasons Im not going to list this could be a big step forward for me so need to...

Sorry if this has been asked before but I am unsure what to search for. Its relating specifically to the top coat of gel polish, gelish, trugel etc. I realise these products are all similar in the sense that the top coat is resistant to acetone etc and needs to be 'broken' before soak off and...

Hello Ladies, I am trying to figure out what speed a nail drill should be, 20, 25 or 30000 rpm. I have done a search on this forum and all I can find is brands rather than speed recommendations, and I'm still none the wiser! Thanks in Advance, Leah

I hope my profile picture changed. I did this ladies nails last night - this colour is by far my most popular. Thinking of having a carnival hangover party! Two of these nails are sculptured with hard gel as she had broken them - I actually can't tell which they are! Very pleased with them...

Hi, I am wondering whether to learn these techniques. Do these get applied over nail tips? How difficult is it to learn, there doesnt seem to be anyone locally teaching? Thx x

Can you put acrylic flowers into gel extensions? And if so, how would I attach them? Thanks xxx

Ladies, Can anyone recommend a gelish true red - that I can get form Sallys - Ive just had a request for one but need it for Saturday.... Thanks Leah

Im reallly struggling with fitting forms, is it me or the forms? I use gel. Im using forms from nouveau nails which have both oval and flat cut out to supposedly fit all, but I dont think there is enough form to fit round a finger and they are badly placed. They.'ve even pinged open inside...

Anyone know what the naio uv gels are like? I use youngs and like their strength and adhesion but the naio site has some groovy colours and I know I shouldn't mix systems. Naio have the base, buiilders, tops also but I don't know what their quality is like. Sorry if this has been asked...

Whats the youngest age you would gelish - with parental permission and as a 1 off for to last through her holiday? Just a simple gelish colour and maybe twinkle toes ? Thanks x

Hi geeks, I have a lady who I am due to gelish tomorrow for th 3rd time, the last time was only a week ago. Anyway for her entire life till recently she has been a nail biter. The first time she had gelish she bit it off, I know she did well to not to bite the nails and was pleased for...

So after feeling very wobbly about nails I had a really nice weekend. Ive been giving myself a really hard time. I had 2 f&ps and 3 gelishes on saturday which was my most in one day (I am mobile so miss the passing trade, plus due to having a very young family I only work evenings and...

Will I ever find anywhere! Im looking to be based somewhere for a day a week, just a saturday to do nail extensions/ manicures etc - I just seems to be hitting a brick wall. I am looking for somewhere in warrington / wigan area. Is there aa secret place to advertise that I don't know...

Hi, Im looking to do a spray tan course and am wondering what would be a recommended machine. I am only going to do one or two per week - if that - so its a very low use. Due to childcare I only work evenings and saturday at present doing nails so I hope that explains why it would be so low...

Hi, Im getting some training with young nails next week for the gel system, including the mani-q stuff. I'm looking forward to it as it will teach about custom blending (as opposed to layering), rockstar etc. Ive recently started buying gelish, got about £180 worth of stuff. Im a bit...

I have posted in Nail Geek as I predominantly offer nails but am trying to expand and build my make up business so I hope its OK posting twice! I am contemplating looking around for an opportunity as a self employed person within a spa or salon - I do only want to do one day a week though or...

Hi, I am contemplating looking around for an opportunity as a self employed person within a spa or salon - I do only want to do one day a week though or possibly Fri / Sat. Whats an acceptable deal from a techs point of view. If you hire the station do you have to pay commission from...

Hiya, Im doing a party on saturday and i know i will be using gelish. I may end up being asked for rockstar nails which i've only done on myself so far. There has to be a less messy way! I just tipped glitter on my nail, shook off the excess then patted it in with a dry brush. I managed...