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  1. Ellechopchop

    White toner help

    Hey I know this has been asked a million times, but I feel like I’ve tried a million different things [emoji85] My client has a FH Bleach HL’s and we are trying to tone it to be as white and clean as possible.. it does come up nice, but just not quite white enough ‍♀️ She lifts really well to...
  2. Ellechopchop

    Xmas pressies for clients?

    Do any of you buy or make your clients a little crimbo gift? At the salon last year I made some cranberry and white chocolate shortbreads wrapped up as little pressies, but now I'm mobile I'd really love to do something that shows how much I appreciate their ongoing business [emoji4] Any...
  3. Ellechopchop

    Urgent colour help

    Hi all I have taken on a new client who currently has an upside down ombre. The blonde is HLT and The tones are pretty mixed throughout her head, the front is almost white in places, and it gets warmer as you go back through the head until mostly it's golden. So, she wants the blonde icy white...
  4. Ellechopchop

    Face Pro?

    Hi, I was given a sample of face pro at Salon international last weekend... Have to say I was giggling like a kid when I got home and opened it, thought omg whatever next!?! However last night I used one on a friend who has the hardest fringe to cut ever! She had had a facial earlier in the...
  5. Ellechopchop

    Colour help needed ASAP

    Hi, I have a client in tomorrow for a colour correction and assymetric cut, I've been working at my salon as an assistant but have just finished my level 3 so this is like a model to show my skills and that I'm ready for the salon floor She is currently a washed out 6, fairly coppery with a...
  6. Ellechopchop

    Which scissors to buy?

    Hi, I have just finished my level 3 nvq and am looking to get some new scissors Ideally offset or semi offset, and about 5 inch - I ordered the joewell s2 but they were too heavy I thought I don't really want to spend over about £150 for now until I start making some money I am...
  7. Ellechopchop

    Help colour nightmare

    Hi, I'm just completing my level 3 so not overly experienced and really need some advice and guidance I have a friend who had a full head of highlites 2/1 with a bleach and 40 + 5.0... She's had this for about 18 months but around Mother's Day went for a package deal in another salon with her...
  8. Ellechopchop

    Fantastic hairdresser courses

    Hi Is anyone going on the course at the fantastic hairdresser Monday?
  9. Ellechopchop

    I've registered onto level 3

    I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who offer great advice on here... I've finally registered at the college to do my level 3 and never would have if it wasn't for all the nice people on here who have given me, and other posters such fab advice! I Start next tues and am terrified...
  10. Ellechopchop

    I've registered onto level 3

  11. Ellechopchop

    Bleach help ASAP

    Need some advice please.. I have someone insisting that her fringe be fully bleached!! She's adamant that as her highlites are growing out it looks rediculous and a full bleach would look better :eek: I've tried to tell her it will look worse as shell have a really harsh line against her dark...
  12. Ellechopchop

    A pink with staying power?

    Hi, can anyone reccomend a pink that isn't going to wash straight out like crazy colours do? Thanks
  13. Ellechopchop

    1/2 head to dip dye?

    A friends sister inboxed me asking for dip die a few months ago I rescued her hair after she did a bodge job on it herself which left her hair coral!! :mad: So she had half a head of highlites and a toner to reduce the pink and as far as I'm aware hasn't touched it since My question is, is...
  14. Ellechopchop

    Cutting course

    Sorry I'm sure there are a lot of these posts... But the search facility doesn't seem to work for me? I am looking for recommended cutting courses to send myself on... I am level 2 qualified and I totally lack confidence in cutting, especially shorter styles. I desperately want to be a good...
  15. Ellechopchop

    I have a trial day in a very upmarket salon tomorrow and I have no idea what to wear

    if anyone could please point me in the right direction I would be so greatful... so basically I have found it impossible to get my foot in the door of a salon in any shape or form since qualifying 2 years ago - I have got a trial day at what looks like a lovely salon tomorrow as a...
  16. Ellechopchop

    What's the difference between NVQ + VRQ

    hi, can anyone tell me if there is any differences in these courses? mainly if you would learn different things and if it would make it harder to get a job with one? its just i've been trying to complete a level 3 since I left college 2 years ago and have just found out that I can enrol on a VRQ...
  17. Ellechopchop

    I have finally secured an interview, well not one but two!! Advice please

    Hi all, well not long ago I put on a post about feeling like giving up, I qualified nearly 2 years ago and so far have found it impossible to secure a job in a ladies salon due to either lack of experience or maybe even my age (i'm 29). Well I had so many positive replies from people on here I...
  18. Ellechopchop

    Mature junior about to give up!

    Hi, I'll try to keep this brief.. I am 29 and qualified 18 months ago on a level 2 ladies and gents course 2 days a week at college. I wish I'd followed my heart and not my dads advice and would have done hairdressing straight from school at 16 but I went on a course I had no interest in, quit...
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