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  1. Lady_Nightshade

    Pro products vs OTC Explain Please?

    Im not a pro at all, and Ive been around these forums long enough to know that otc products are not liked. But can someone please explain to me the difference between Professional brands and what the public buy in shops. For example why is Dermotological (Im using this as its the only pro...
  2. Lady_Nightshade

    Pro products vs OTC Explain Please?

  3. Lady_Nightshade

    Profile Colours

    Does anyone else have a game with them? I really wanted a nice red theme but the reds are to OTT :eek: so Ive ended up pink/purple and Im really not that much of a pink person. Let me know what you think of my profile colour scheme if you can spare me two seconds...? :hug:
  4. Lady_Nightshade

    Records

    This may seem like a strange question but when you go and have extensions or overlays or any thing like that at a nail salon, are they meant to keep a record of it and or ask you questions? I know for facials and massages they do but is it the same for nails?
  5. Lady_Nightshade

    Applicator Cleaning

    What is the best way to clean make up sponges and brushes? I currently wash mine using hot water and shampoo but does that kill any nasty germs and bacteria that may be lurking? Im talking personal make up sponges etc not salon use ones. So what do you all do? And do you have several sponges...
  6. Lady_Nightshade

    Is this normal?

    I had acrylic overlays, which I had soaked off two weeks ago. At first everything was fine, I just had some tiny scrathes all over my nails which I hid with clear polish. After about a week I noticed my nails were peeling, I nearly had a panic attack lol until I realised it was left over...
  7. Lady_Nightshade

    St Tropez for a customer

    Im thinking of having a St Tropez tan done. Would be the first time Ive ever had a fake tan so Ive got a few questions.. I didnt want to spam up the Skin forum so here I am. If any one could help answer them for a scardy cat please? 1. Do you have to get completely nekkid... ? I understand a...
  8. Lady_Nightshade

    St Tropez for a customer

  9. Lady_Nightshade

    Star Nails Cuticle Remover

    Does Cuticle Remover have a use by date? Ive looked on the bottle I used at college in 06 but I cant see a date on it. If its any help its a Star Nails Cuticle Remover.. good brand or no its the one we had to use at college.
  10. Lady_Nightshade

    Another query - re scratches on natural nail

    But Ive another query, Ive just had my acerylic overlays removed today and while my nails are fine and dandy on the whole, they are covered in little tiny scratches. Can I buff these off myself using a three way buffer, or is it best to leave them? Im not sure if they settle down or grow...
  11. Lady_Nightshade

    Facial Masks

    Any suggestions on which is the best to use for oily/combination style skin with the occasional blemish or two? :irked: Im thinking ones I can buy in the shops mostly with the pro ones for treats every now or then unless someone knows a good pro one thats not to expensive.:hug: Or...
  12. Lady_Nightshade

    Facial Masks

    Any suggestions on which is the best to use for oily/combination style skin with the occasional blemish or two? :irked: Im thinking ones I can buy in the shops mostly with the pro ones for treats every now or then unless someone knows a good pro one thats not to expensive.:hug:
  13. Lady_Nightshade

    Help me find my dream?

    Could someone point me in the direction of a thread or a website that might have a picture of something like the following. I want my nails done thus so; Starting by the cuticle in a deep dark rich red, moving up the nail slowly gaining flecks of gold until the free edge which Id like a deep...
  14. Lady_Nightshade

    Help me find my dream?

  15. Lady_Nightshade

    Shampoo Advice

    Im looking for a shampoo for fine hair, greasy at the roots and fairly normal at the ends (long hair). Its not coloured at all just natural dark blonde. Currently Im using John Frieda Go Blonder (which Isnt working and I feel is making my hair nasty) Im worried about using shampoos for...
  16. Lady_Nightshade

    Local Salon?

    Another question for the all knowing people... :green: I live in the UK, Staffordshire to be exact, about 10 mins from Stafford itself, is there a recommended salon/geek that does treatments etc in this area. I have a holy fear of going to a salon to be treated by a six week course so called...
  17. Lady_Nightshade

    Clinque

    I was wondering what you guys have to say about the Clinque range. Is it recommended, is it any good or is there another range that you would recommend that a non professional (ie me) could get hold of thats not gonna cost an arm, leg and various other much needed body bits.
  18. Lady_Nightshade

    Clinique

    I was wondering what you guys have to say about the Clinque range. Is it recommended, is it any good or is there another range that you would recommend that a non professional (ie me) could get hold of.
  19. Lady_Nightshade

    What do I tell my technician?

    Im trained in manicure pedicure but not gel nails (although I have some knowledge in them), so I went to a nail salon to have mine done. She uses IBD gel, first of all she took off my old polish, then did cuticle work, and using a file buffed the shine off my nail (catching my fingers and...
  20. Lady_Nightshade

    Natural Nail Courses

    Ive looked at past threads and havent found what Im after (or maybe I missed it:zzz: ) but: I am doing a VTCT course at my local college in manicure and pedicure, Im not kidding myself its going to do anything other than teach the basics but its a starting point. I would like to continue but...
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