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  1. Holliex

    Pic of hair - Which peroxide to use?

    Hi! I haven’t been on here for years!! Just wondered if anyone could help? I am qualified in hairdressing but it’s been years and I’m looking to do a refresher course however My mom wants her roots re doing, the hairdresser she previously went to said she used a 9.0. I’m just wondering if...
  2. Holliex

    The nail boss!

    Iv just started following him on Facebook has anybody else!? He is amazing!! I can only dream of being as good as him! How the hell does he get his lines so straight! And that shine is amazing! I read an interview with him and he said he uses just ordinary nail glue to attach his Swarovski's...
  3. Holliex

    Gelish structure gel, just to clarify

    Iv just bought the Gelish structure gel after reading a few threads about it I just want to clarify a few things? Can you use it without the foundation? Can you use it under a colour coat or is it best to foundation, colour, structure then top it off? Also if I'm adding Swarovski's will...
  4. Holliex

    Struggling with getting Swarovski's to stay put!

    I use Gelish and I'm finding it a bit hit and miss with my Swarovski's staying on. Iv put them in the top coat, cured then top coat again. Iv also applied Gelish then used UV gel to stick them on, cured and then a top coat. Iv even gone round them again with uv gel. Sometimes they stay on...
  5. Holliex

    Has anyone got this Roo beauty case?

    Just wondering if anyone has this and what are your thoughts? X
  6. Holliex

    Can I use this?

    Can I use this gel for a gel overlay and then use gelish on top? Iv tried this on myself and it's been fine. Would it be ok to use this on clients?
  7. Holliex

    What do you think about renting your home privately?

    Me and my boyfriend are currently living together in a 1 bedroom flat. (Have been here 3 years) it is with the housing association but we are desperate for a house and a garden! We are unable to apply for a house with them as in their eyes we don't need one as it's just us 2. (If I were to be...
  8. Holliex

    CND Gel convert course?

    I am thinking about taking this course but would like geeks opinions before I do. Has anyone done this and if so what did you think? I did a night course at college a few years ago now and got the gel qualification, I think we trained using star nails products but in my opinion the course was...
  9. Holliex

    Can I use CND products if I'm not trained with them?

    I am fully qualified level 2&3 beauty including gel enhancements. Iv signed up to the sweet squared website and have been looking at the CND products, can I still use them even if I haven't done any CND courses? X
  10. Holliex

    Baby hamper ideas?

    My best friends having a baby in September and I'm making her a Hamper.. Wipes, baby oil, talc etc, all the usual stuff. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas of different things I can add in? Xx
  11. Holliex

    Help my nan's feet

    Hi, I'm just wondering if any of you geeks know anything I can do or buy to help my nans feet... She has really hard skin on the ball of her foot, to hard to file. she won't let me look but I have felt it. It's painful for her to walk on, she won't go to a chiropodist yet and she really...
  12. Holliex

    Spa weekend for couples?

    I want to go on a spa weekend with my boyfriend for my birthday in September. Has anyone been to one with their partner that they can recommend? X
  13. Holliex

    Where can I buy these?

    Tried eBay but can only seem to find the usual rhinestones these seem more chunky and pyramid shaped. Thanks x
  14. Holliex

    Qualified L2 & 3 beauty therapist looking for full time work in Cannock/Stafford

    Hello, I'm looking for a full time, possibly part time job depending on the days in a beauty salon in or surrounding Cannock/Stafford. I'm qualified in the following: Manicure Pedicure Facials Massage Indian head massage Microdermabrasion Tanning Waxing Eyebrow & eyelash tinting & shaping...
  15. Holliex

    Disappointed with nail art brushes

    I bought some nail art brushes from Sally's today, iv just tried some simple stripes and they've come out rubbish.. The lines iv tried to do have come out thick and patchy.. Pic below. Anyone got any tips on how to use them properly or do I need some better quality ones?
  16. Holliex

    Cleaning nail art brushes?

    Iv done a search but can't find anything, I'm in my phone though so might not have came up. Just wondering how you clean your nail art brushes when using gelish and normal nail polish? Thankyou x
  17. Holliex

    42 lessons life taught me

    I found this on Facebook and had to share it. Its worth a read, makes you think! This is something we should all read at least once a week! Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught...
  18. Holliex

    Who has actually kept 2012's New Year's resolution?

    Just wondering if any of you geeks can actually say you have kept your 2012 resolution? I never make one as I can never keep them, will be interesting to see who can :) x
  19. Holliex

    Used a "box colour" on my hair

    I used a box colour on my hair a couple of months ago (I no! Bad idea!) and now want to remove it and go back to my natural colour , iv used box colours years and years ago and they usually just fade but this one wont move! I am a qualified hairdresser but haven't done much hair dressing for...
  20. Holliex

    Forgot to use PH Bond!

    I've just got back home from doing 2 sets of gelish and realised I forgot to use ph bond on the first set, I used cleanse then went straight to foundation! Anyone no if it will be ok? X
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