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Hello :) I haven't been online since last year due to unforeseen peesonal circumstances! I joined salon geek last year when I started my level 2 course for hairdressing. . I'm back to ask some advice as I'm yet again looking to start over in the industry. Anyone in the local area and...

Hi everyone I'm thinking long and hard about completing a hair extension course with savings. Firstly, is it worth it? If I want to attend a high quality course it's going to cost a fair bit, I know I will thoroughly enjoy it and will enjoy working with clients having extensions afterwards and...

I've always had ghd's but really fancy trying something new!.. Cloud nine are on my list but are there any others you would suggest? Xx

I currently have the iPhone 4 and it's broke! Decided I'm not going for another iPhone as I'm not all that impressed by the iPhone 5.. What phones can any of you recommend? :) Xx

Hiya, As the title says really.. Im studying my level 2 hairdressing at college full time but I have received a call from a hairdressers that I applied to for an apprenticeship a while ago asking if I would still be interested and offered me an interview? I explained that I was now at college...

Hi all... I'm having the crappiest week ever (yes I am aware it is only monday, But it's THAT bad!) & tomorrow I have my first driving lesson since passing my theory test & since my bf almost killed me in a crash! Im so nervous it's in a completely new place etc.. I need some good luck, geeks...

Hi all... I'm studying (full time) hairdressing NVQ level 2.. I have a work experience alongside to help gain some salon experience etc. but I'm struggling financially. I am lucky in the fact that my college has been generous & I got a bursary for my kit etc but this doesn't help with food...

Hi I'm training using Wella, Am I right in thinking that if I mix 4/77 with 0/88 and use 6% that it will be a cool dark brown? I have seen the formulation with 5/77 but I need to go a depth less that 5 as my hair is a base/depth 4 and I think with a 5 there will be warmth at the roots? Xx

Hi Geeks :D I'm sorry if this has already been asked before.. just wondering, does it make a difference when looking for employment if you put together a portfolio of your work? I have a work placement alongside college so that I have some strong work experience in a salon & a good reference...

Hi :) I just wondered what any of you thought to this.. My college has now become a francesco academy meaning we will learn to cut, style & colour the way francesco salons do. Today I had my first cutting session and my tutor was teaching us from her step by step francesco book as she is new...

I'm so upset! Due to a massive "twist of fate" I couldn't get to my first day of college today.. I've emailed the college & I plan to ring them as soon as I am able to aswell but I'm so upset about it :( I don't know of I will be able to carry on with the course now as it doesn't give a very...

I had to share this with all you geeks because I think it is shocking!.. I had a free afternoon yesterday so I decided to pop into a local hairdressers to finally get my hair done in time for my daughters bday party.. I walked in to the salon as this particular salon doesn't set appointments...

Hiya :) Just wondering where everyone gets their supplies from? I start college again on the 17th & so far I've only ever used salons direct. Is there any better ones for hair supplies? Xx

Hey :) I'm so bored with my hair colour, I really fancy a change! I'm currently a base 4, I really would like to achieve a lighter base colour with subtle/natural looking ombré through the length. I'm going to my hairdresser within the next few days, I'm just wondering what the likely steps...

Hey geeks :) I'm looking at buying scissors myself for my college kit just to add a personal touch.. What would you suggest? Xx

Hi geeks I don't know what to do.. I was supposed to be starting college this year and my tutor rang today with my enrolment date.. Now I'm so scared about getting childcare and paying course fees.. I'm just worried about putting the whole family out of pocket just for continuing...

Hey everyone :) I've been applying for apprenticeships to complete my Level 2 for ages now and I just seem to get rejected all the time.. I have children but I am still flexible, I am 21 but I am still as passionate about the industry as I was when I was a school leaver, maybe even more! I...

I know fudge is now more of a high street brand so shouldnt really be discussing it on here but, whenever I've had fudge conditioner applied in a salon it's seemed thicker than the one I have just bought? I got the torture tonic one? Is this meant to be so light and runny as it feels like its...

Hi all Can someone please reccomend a good products/s for protecting hair from heat styling please?? Xx

Hi all I'm looking at hair extension courses. I have my NVQ Level 1 already and hopefully start my NVQ Level 2 in September at college as I have kids this was the better option. Anyway... I've been thinking about it and as I'd ideally like to be self employed on the hair extension side of...