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After my lovely time at the open day I wanted to post saying thankyou, then I realised I hadn't renewed my subscription :eek: It made me think about when I first started out and how often I needed this site and everyones help and now that I'm a busy nail technician how quickly I forgot to...

Hi, We had a fab day today with F squared aka Fiona and Fee, great name Samantha, at the fingertips centre in edinburgh. For anyone who hasn't met GiGi and Samantha they are very down to earth and approachable ladies who spent all day doing demos and chatting with us all. Everyone appreciated...

Hi, I had a client return today who's French polish had cracked on the white. It looked like it had shattered like crazy paving. There was no peeling it was still fully adhered to the nail. I've never seen this before and wondered if anyone could advise me. I'm really upset as I've just...

Hi, I am moving from the room I rent in a gym to a tanning studio. I have been happy in the gym with no issues, but it is in the wrong location. I had said to the owner of the tanning studio I would put free sets on his staff to promote my nails. He has just phoned me to volunteer a couple of...

Hi, Does anybody know where the post is that Ruth did about writing up a contract? Tried the search button but still can't find it. Cheers

Hi, Can any OPI techs out there advise me on which tip they would use on a nail biter please :?: or if I should use a different brand. Jackie X

Hi, A lady has booked in for a manicure & pedicure, I haven't done a double appointment yet and was wondering what treatment I perform first :?: I know It's been said a hundred times before but It's true especially when you're new and on your own, but I have to say it. Thank goodness...

I am currently renting a small room (8'X10') in a local gym and was wondering what your thoughts were about practising on my nail trainer hand when quiet, which is often :rolleyes: . Do you think this would look unprofessional :?: . As a new tech I would love to sit and do this but don't...

Hi, Just had a lady phone for temporary enhancements. She is a bridesmaid on Saturday and doesn't want the upkeep of L%P's. Didn't know what to offer her :oops: . Can someone advise me what I do for temporary enhancements. Jackie X

Hi, I have decided that mobile is not for me. I have been given the opportunity to rent a room at a local gym :D . The room is very small with no window. Is there any health & safety rules regarding the size of the room when performing nail services :?: . At the moment I am using Clarite...

Hi, I was meant to sit my L&P 3 weeks ago but felt I needed more practice. I am feeling fantastic as I have just sat and passed it, what a feeling :D Although it was with OPI, the tutorials with the Geek gave me that extra bit of knowledge I needed. Thankyou so much :D Jackie X

Hi, Yesterday was vat free day in Sally's. Bought a bottle of OPI Tip & Glue remover 480ml's for £33.85 to soak of a friends nail as I am still practising my sculpturing. I want to give a good service but am not knowledgeable enough yet to know if I'm just as well buying pure acetone? I'd...

Hi, I've been lurking in the background long enough! Has anybody went to Gateway before starting their business :?: as I was made redundant 3 weeks ago :D and have decided to use my redundancy money to start a new career in nails. I have passed my man/ped course and am learning to sculpt...