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hi all, I'm wondering if there are other causes to nail reactions other than the particular brands that seem to be the most common cause. I use a good well respected brand with no previous concerns from anyone. But I've had three people over the last 3 months have a reaction. Its the typical...

Hi all, I’m keen to train in using E files and given the current circumstances there aren’t any going on at the minute. Would anyone know of any online ones I could get cracking with during this next lockdown? Thanks! X

I'm looking to get either of the card readers - sunup or izettle. Can anyone tell me if theres any major difference? I think iZettle takes a slightly higher percentage per transaction but is it more user friendly or more reliable than sum up? Or is sum up cheaper and better? Any advice would...

Hi all, I’m currently in a partnership with someone and we’re looking at giving ourselves a nice Christmas bonus. I just wanted to know any advice on how best to do this. Is it better to just give ourselves the lump fee at Xmas or is it better to spread it out over a couple of months? Does it...

Hi guys, Just a quick question. When filling in my INDIVIDUAL tax return (not the businesses) in a partnership, I have my UTR but do I need my own government gateway ID number or do I use the partnerships one ? I’ve just been on hold for half an hour to HMRC to get my UTR and I can’t face it...

Does anyone know where to get a personalised SILICONE nail mat from? I don’t really want just a piece of paper laminated I wanted a proper mag with my logo on it. Thanks

Does anyone have any marketing ideas for the quiet period in January? My nail studio has only been opened 3 months and we’ve had an amazing December and now in January our aim is to get new clients through the door and turn them into regular clients Any hints and tips from personal experience...

Hi all Was just after some help and advice. I’ve just started my own nail bar with a friend and we have registered as a partnership. We’re coming to the end of our first month and I want to know how we go about paying ourselves. I understand we have to invoice ourselves (I think?!) but does...

Just wanted to know if anyone has used the chroma gel that turns a polish into a gel. I know the procedure of mixing 2 parts polish with 1 part gel and application etc I was just curious what brands of polish people use with it ? Are there any that come out fairly wishy washy etc ? Thanks in...

Evening, I just wanted to know if the heat can affect gels in anyway? I’ve had two of my clients losing a couple of nails within a few days and I just can’t think of what it could be Has anyone else had this issue ?

Hi geeks, I just wanted your opinion on something. I have a regular lady I’ve been doing every 3ish weeks. She doesn’t book in advance just gives me a text when it’s been 2/2.5 weeks and I book her in for the following week. However this time she hasn’t reached out to me. I have increased my...

Hi geeks Just a quick one, if you do manicures for a ‘celeb’ or someone in the public eye do you still charge them the normal price ? I know there still normal people and why shouldn’t they pay but I wondered if people offered it cheaper or something in return for them posting it on social...

Hey ladies So yesterday I done a group of 6 ladies nails, all gel manicures. Today one has messaged me saying 3 have come off. Very bizzare I’ve never had that before. Without seeing them it’s hard to see what’s gone wrong. The other 5 haven’t reached out so I’m assuming there all fine but...

I’m looking to get some sort of book on how to market your business using social media etc and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions ? I’ve seen a few for other businesses but was hoping to find one focussing in beauty so I can relate to it a bit better. Thanks in advance x

Hi geeks, I currently have my mobile nail business ' nails by Isabel' when starting out I just chose the name that's was the easiest to remember and included my name etc. I have now done a spray tan course and in a months time when I'm happy with how I've been practicing I will start offering...

Hi geeks, I currently have my mobile nail business ' nails by Isabel' when starting out I just chose the name that's was the easiest to remember and included my name etc. I have now done a spray tan course and in a months time when I'm happy with how I've been practicing I will start offering...

So I've just qualified in my spray tan course. yay!! And I've been practicing on a few friends and I find I get very hot when doing it and bending down etc I want to wear something comfy. Do you think it's important to still look professional or as long as you look sort of 'fashionable' and...

Morning, I had a client last night and she wanted diamantés on her toes. I was doing gel and have previously been taught to put top coat on and befor curing place the crystals and then cure. I done this and this morning she's told me two big crystals from each toe have come off. I have no time...

Hi all, I'm doing s group of girls for a wedding in September and the bride has sent me a picture of what she wants. I use bio sculpture so would anyone that also uses this recommend the closest colour? Only one I gave is Rose by happy to get a new one. And anyone got any tips on how to achieve...

I'm just looking for some advice and opinions. I've been working up in London for 4 years now at a nail bar and I'm forever moaning about the cost of travel (about £300 a month) and the time I waste travelling etc. I've found a local salon that seems pretty much what I want but now I've got an...