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Hi geeks! After having a bit of a gap from beauty (long story) .. I am looking to relaunch in September. I 100% want to make beauty my main source of income, and am trying to think of some ideas to get clients in! I will be working from home, and will be offering nails. I do have a couple of...

Hey lovelies, I just wondered how much money you would suggest having saved up before leaving or cutting down work hours to focus more on being able to build up your business. I work in retail and find it so difficult trying to build a business and cope with the crazy hours retail has.

Heya, just a quick question... Do we still have a recruitment section? I can't find it :( xx

Evening geeks! I'm sat here, going back to work next week after being off unwell. And I am already dreading stepping foot back in my workplace ( non beauty related) we are treated so poorly and I just feel my mood take a nose dive before I've even stepped food inside the building! Not good for...

Hey lovelies I am looking to get a new business card done, however I'm not to sure what "title" to give myself! I currently offer gel extensions, gel polish and natural nail manicures. I don't really no if I can call myself a nail technician without being trained in all areas of nails? If...

Hey fellow geeks, I am soon to be qualified in gel enhancements and wondered what your advice would be in regards to getting clients to try this service... Did you go straight into charging full price or due to being newly qualified in this treatment would it be best to have an opening offer...

Hi lovelies, Hope you're all having a lovely relaxing Sunday! [emoji16] I trained in beauty a few years ago and have since only done treatments occasionally for a few close friends and family. I would really love to actually turn this into a full time business- I no this will not happen...

Morning ! I was wondering if anybody could recommend where I could do one-2-one training in gel & acrylic nails? I currently have a manicure qualification and also trained in cnd shellac. I find I learn a lot better on a one to one basis but I am struggling to find somewhere that provides this...

Hi ladies I am a bit confused. I am a trained spraytanner. I understand if you have product on the skin it can make the tan appear green. However I have done my tan today, followed all my normal prep... Washed it off and both my elbow creases are green!!!! I am really confused as to why this has...

Hi ladies, I have a sample of Moroccan tan coco in 14%! I am very pale but have been advised that this colour suits all skin tones... Even pale! I normally use sienna x 8%. Does anyone have any pictures of how Moroccan tan 14% coco looks after wash off? Any thoughts if you have tried this tan...

Evening lovelies! I would love to hear experiences of those who have made the transition from full time work in a separate industry into running your own business full time, and from those who are currently trying to do so. Need some motivation and inspiration :-)

Is it too early to start thinking about this? I love Christmas... So .. Sorry if anyone wants to shoot me for bringing it up in September haha! Would love to see peoples ideas for nail art! Either newly created or past success designs :-)

Hi geeks! Would love some advice as to which shellac colour could be used to create this colour?

Hi geeks, do any of you use this lamp whilst doing cnd shellac? It's compact and portable and was only £20 so I grabbed it! But just wondered if anyone else uses this and how they find it?

Hi geeks! Just wondering if anyone has trained with them? And what your experience was like?

Hi geeks, I would really appreciate if anyone could help me with regards to my mums nails! Her nails constantly split and peel, as you can see from the pictures I have attached it almost looks like she has a separate nail growing underneath! I have been applying shellac for her which has helped...

Hi lovely geeks! I wondered if anyone could enlighten me to what product is used for nails incs 2 week manicure. I had a client yesterday who had this on their nails and had a bit of trouble removing it! Id appreciate any help. Many thanks

Hey geeks I have my first " proper " client tomorrow, as in a client who hasn't had me recommended nor is family or friends etc. booked her in for her appointment and she mentions she would like me to remove what she currently has on her nails, I ask is it shellac, she says yes and I reply that...

Hey geeks! I was just wondering what desk lamps you use for when you are doing your manicure treatments :), I currently offer shellac but find it difficult not having a spot lamp to light the area whilst I'm working. I would also be interested to hear of any of you have good portable lights that...

Hi geeks, hoping someone can help me. I have been using cnd shellac for the past 2 years and never had any problem with it. However the past 2-3 times that I have removed it using dsolve I have felt burning underneath the free edge of my nail, not on all nails just a few. I'm always careful...