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    Es Maltes Da Kelly stamping polish

    Hiya, I haven't tried these myself as I have so many others already and I am desperately trying to stop spending every time I see something new! But here is a link to a you tube review done by Sarah R, she also has a second review on these.
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    Problems removing stamping polish from around the nail

    Liquid latex is the quickest drying and easiest to remove, but if you are worried about sensitivities to latex there is a product called 'Strip me Off' by NYC its a peel off base coat available from Superdrug it can be painted on the skin around the nail, takes a few minutes to dry, and comes...
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    How to fix small breaks in nails?

    If the break is small I use Skyscraper like Stook, but if it looks like it needs more support I use 'Minx Coat' a peel off protective base that covers the whole nail, then do gel polish and skyscraper gel on top. It's such a good product, ideal for tears, and stronger than it looks. Got mine...
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    Best gel polish for thin, weak nails?

    I am aware of what Doug Schoon researches, and I did consider this when trying out Gel 2, but for me the results speak for themselves and the condition of my nails after using Gel 2 are great and that is what made me convert. I have never relied on what companies quote, but always done a trial...
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    Best gel polish for thin, weak nails?

    Yes it's 'The Creative Beauty Group' x
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    Advice on nails

    Hi Laura, I have never worked for a company I have only ever been mobile, so I don't think I can give specific advice on your situation, but from my own experience I can say that if you wanted to go it alone you would need certificates. You don't say what brands you use, but in order for you to...
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    Best gel polish for thin, weak nails?

    If I'm honest, I don't really know exactly what is in Gell 2 that makes it so strong on my nails. I actually looked at my training notes to try and give you an answer, so I'm going to give you some quotes. It's a two-step professional system that is unique from any other on the market. It's...
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    Gel II reviews please

    I also use Skyscraper Glass as a strengthener for clients that are hard on their nails. I tried it on my own nails first and grew them longer than usual to really test it out, it is so strong, I am so impressed! I now keep my nails longer by using 'Glass' with every change of polish. I only do...
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    Nail polish

    My personal opinion is that it will look more professional to have just 1 or 2 spicific brands, but if you're mobile you would only have the colour pops on display for the client so they may not notice several different brands. Also if you are going down the gel polish route, you can get normal...
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    Nail polish

    I very rarely use normal polish these days, it's mostly gel, but I do have lots of colours in Vinylux and for the amount I use them it's not worth changing my entire collection. x
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    Sallys trade card?

    I am also surprised that Sallys are being so stringent with this, my niece is studying beauty at college and she has been given membership (not sure if it's trade) and also gets 20% student discount. If all Sallys have different rules then maybe it's worth going to another Sallys to get your...
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    Stamping, where am I going wrong? Please help!

    Barry M Silver and Gold foil effect are brilliant starter polishes, really easy to stamp with. Are you taking on a big image? Maybe start with something small like a flower, or something that doesn't cover all the nail but just a small area. I have five stampers, all of which I use for different...
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    Stamping, where am I going wrong? Please help!

    I haven't used any of the moyou polishes so I can't comment on them but not all polishes stamp well. If you have any metallic polish try with those, also if you have normal polish try some of those as well, the thicker the polish the better the result. Although you don't have to work super...
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    Recommendations for a swimming instructor?

    I have a client that has a very hands on job and she struggles to keep gel polish on, but Vinylux lasts really well on her, so she has weekly Vinylux instead of two weekly gel manicure. I use Gel II along side Shellac and my clients are getting great wear from it. I don't have any swim...
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    Best stamping kit?

    Models Own Chrome collection are more suitable for stamping, they stamp lovely over Black and darks. x
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    Best stamping kit?

    You can get it from rainbow connection, it's not cheap! Personally I think it's great for bigger nails but I like my moyou stamper the best. x
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    Mundo de unas liquid bubbly stamping

    Hiya, I always stir the bottles as I find they don't shake very well being so thick, especially the mini ones. As for the bubbles I haven't had that particular problem, but sometimes if you press too hard when stamping the crispness of the detail can be a little fuzzy. With Mundo I usually...
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    Pure Organics manicure & pedicure products

    They are available from the creative beauty group http://www.thecreativebeautygroup.co.uk/products/manicure-pedicure You have to open an account, I'm not sure if they ship to Ireland, so best to check first. HTH x
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    Nail art

    I use Magpie glitters, they are georgeous and come in beautiful colours. You can see the colour range on you tube, I burnish them into the second colour coat after curing, then clear coat over the glitter, then top coat. I do the same with additives, I use CND, but don't use these as often as...
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    Starting out mobile

    Hiya, I charge per nail for art and glitter, as one or two nails can be done quickly, but both hands take a lot longer. x
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