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  1. brervixen

    Gelaze reviews?

    I did the glitter on my ring finger exactly the same as I do in Shellac and it was fine, and smooth with only 1 coat of topcoat :) I do find it wears better with a gentle, light buff and scrubfresh before application. Removal is fine, it just kinda flakes off, takes a few mins longer...
  2. brervixen

    Gelaze reviews?

    I've used it twice now! I get no issue with shrinkage, or chipping, it's fairly easy to remove. I had the same problem that I have with Shellac, in that I personally loose my index fingers quicker than the rest. (I think cause I do a lot of typing!) I had "For Audrey" on for over a week...
  3. brervixen

    Gelish remover wraps vs making your own?

    I would use hairdresser highlighting foil over regular tinfoil, as it's a little bit stronger, I find long nails tend to poke through regular tinfoil!
  4. brervixen

    Gelaze reviews?

    My Parents got me some whilst they were in America... I'm currently wearing flying dragon and it's been pretty good. I got acetone all over a couple of fingers the other day, and it popped off them, which I expected. But other than that, they're wearing great! Easy application, lovely colours...
  5. brervixen

    Shellac question

    Never, ever had staining with CND Shellac!
  6. brervixen

    Shellac ladies - have you all done the Shellac training courses?

    I've done both the Shellac brings them back and the Shellac Art & Style course. They've both been well worth it. Next step is Master Painter!
  7. brervixen

    Newbie, how do you arrange your table please?

    I'm right handed, and have all my supplies set out to my left, as I have a tendency to knock stuff over if it's on my right! I have my lamp to the right, and if I'm doing acrylics, I have the Liquid & Powder to my right too (I manage not to knock that over)
  8. brervixen

    How to pronounce Hotski to Tchotchke?

    Hot-Ski to T'kotch-key. But I mostly just call it "Hot-ski"
  9. brervixen

    Do you fester on things like this?

    I've had a few people do this to me... I know my work is good (and they always seem to leave rather happy!) I don't know what goes in their heads, I'm an easy going, friendly person too... I try not to over think it!
  10. brervixen

    Infill blending too much?

    Who's telling you this? You need to blend until there is not line as lifting could otherwise occur! Plus, it looks better, more natural!
  11. brervixen

    Do you wear polish/gel whilst working in the salon?

    I'm mobile, but I ALWAYS have my nails done pretty, usually in Shellac as regular polish doesn't last long when doing clients!
  12. brervixen

    Skin tones and nails

    Basic colour wheel :)
  13. brervixen

    Skin tones and nails

    Brights can look good on pale skin too, as long as the undertones match. I have quite pale neutral-cool toned skin... so look a bugger in anything too "warm" (golds/yellows/oranges etc) but can wear a gorgeous HOT pink or a bright red as long as it's blue based! (tutti frutti for example) I...
  14. brervixen

    Cuticle work with Shellac?

    Yep, every time... it's part of the CND Shellac service! Using cuticle away and scrub fresh eliminates the need for any buffing of the natural nail!
  15. brervixen

    Fees for family & friends

    My mum is free, no way I could charge her, but I think she says she sometimes puts some money in my savings tin when I do her nails. Which I don't think she should! 1 close friend I insist on giving her a small discount £5 off, and even though I did her nails as a birthday present and I said...
  16. brervixen

    Wedding nails advice

    Dashing Diva do gorgeous glitter decal tips and can be used with CND shellac
  17. brervixen

    So angry

    I totally understand it's her choice where she gets her nails done... It just makes me question myself. It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the face that she has been so enthusiastic about my work... it all feels like she was just blowing smoke up my arse so to speak. She knows the...
  18. brervixen

    So angry

    I am so angry and upset. I had a client who is a friend, she's had her nails done a few times by me, and has always been happy with the results, she was so excited when the new paradise collection was released as there was a yellow. So, I said to her that I will buy it in especially for her...
  19. brervixen

    Shellac over Shellac

    You don't!
  20. brervixen

    Chipped Shellac day after application

    Also, are you using "Scrubfresh" to prep the nail?
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