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Hey Geeks! So last week I pulled my acrylic nail off and it lifted my actual nail from the nail bed, I managed to get the rest of acrylic of after a few days without pain so I could actually assess the damage.. Il attach a picture but it lifted quite far down so I tidied it up the best I could...

Hiya Geeks! Need some advice, I've only found out I'm having a baby, it's still early days ( 5 weeks ) I'm worried about doing nails while I'm pregnant, did any of you guys keep doing nails while you were pregnant? If so what measures did you take to protect yourself? I have masks etc but find...

Hey Geeks ☺ I Was just wondering what oil you guys use for massage? I use almond oil and pop it in my towel cabbie to heat it for a hot oil massage but I'm finding the oil is not as warm/hot as it should be. Is there a specific type of oil I can get or is there a warming oil I could use? I...

Hey Geeks I'm thinking about booking into an Airbrush nail art course. Has anyone done one of these courses? If so what did you think about it and would you recommend it? Thanks Caroline ☺

Hey Geeks ☺ I got an enquiry from a new client wanting to book in for extention removal. I asked her what she had on at the minute she said 'resin and gel' so I proceeded to ask her the step of what she had done but the she said she asked the nail tech and was told they were 'resin with acrylic...

Hiya geeks ☺ As the title says.. what are the best brushes for both acrylic and gel? I've been looking at the ones from crystal nails but not sure which ones to go for.. What are your favourite brushes? Thank you Caroline ☺ x

Hey Geeks ☺ I was just wondering if any of you could tell me how long it takes to do a full set of acrylic nails with shellac colour on top? not sure if my timings are right.. think I need to speed up abit. Thanks in advance Caroline ☺

Hey Geeks I'm having trouble with the colour shack pigments I bought.. I'm ok using them with acrylic but having the problem with hard gel and gel polish.. The nails seem to chip but only where the pigment was applied.. not the actual gel under the pigment if that makes sense. I don't think I'm...

Hey Geeks ☺ I've recently done an eyelash extension course and the training wasn't great. Anyway I'm trying push on with it and keep practicing but it gets so frustrating with how long it's taking me! Does anyone know if you can use cluster lashes in the same way as you would single...

Hiya guys.. I'm wanting to do a lash extension course and theres one in my city coming up soon and it's marvel lash. Has anyone any opinions on this brand? I wanted to do the course with lash perfect but at the minute I can't but will do it sometime in the new year. So for now I'm thinking of...

Hi guys I'm hoping someone can help me.. I bought 2 sets of mica powders from the colour shack and was playing around with them. I've done my own nails with them using hard gel but they keep chipping. I'm obviously going wrong somewhere. I do my prep and apply tip and blend etc, I build up the...

Hiya guys I just wanted to know has anyone heard of mollon pro gel polish? If so what are your thoughts on it? My local sallys are stocking it know and I'm just curious to find out is it any good. Iv google it and it's seems to be a french brand but can't see any reviews. Thanks guys Caroline x...

Hey Geeks. . So yesterday evening I had two sets of L & to do. I had so much trouble getting the nail tips to stick to the natural nail on the first girl.. It took absolutely ages to get them on and then the thumb on her right hand kept popping off. I eventually got them on and applied the...

Hi guys ☺ I've been looking at the Mica Pigments from the colour shack on ebay.. Does anyone know if they are good to mix with gel and acrylic? If so what way would you apply them? Just looking for some new colours to add to my collection. If anyone has any pics of acrylic or gels nails...

Hi guys ☺ I'm looking for a really sparkly holographic silver glitter.. I have some silver glitter but when I put a bead of clear acrylic over it, it dulls and loses the sparkle! I've tried mixing the glitter and powder first and also picking up a bead and dipping it into clear acrylic...

Hey Geeks :) I was just wondering where in Ireland i could order Perron Rigot wax and the digital wax heaters? I know that Chleo Enterprises in Dublin do Perron Rigot courses, i trained in the Euroblonde hot wax while i was in college and used Depileve strip wax but i was looking to do some...

Hi Geeks :) I am looking into doing some conversions courses for awhile now as i have just saved up a lot of money and want to convert.. Im originally with NSI but want to train with CND so i basically have saved to do every course possibly with them so i can completely change brands and better...

Hey geeks :) So my cousin said she wanted to start coming to me regular for Enhancements! She came over yesterday evening and i noticed this on her nails.. ( il post a pic below) I asked her about it and said she started to notice a discoloration in her nails a few weeks ago.. She went to her...

Hi Geeks is there anyone who uses yonka skincare? im looking for any info on this brand? would you recommend it? what do clients think of it? etc any info would be great :) Caroline xx

Hey geeks :) Im after making the decision to completely change my brand to CND.. im so excited i think i could burst :lol: but it wont be for another little while yet.. im going to take every course available with them :) Im also looking into doing some one stroke nail art courses too! my...