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Morning! So I've just received my passport and I'm dying to go away somewhere, but finding the prospect of going away as a single parent quite daunting! I'm not that bothered about travelling on my own with mini-me, I'm just more worried about when we get to our chosen destination, and having...

Hi Geeks, I was just about to order a new lot of files and was wondering what you all did? I currently use a new CND Kanga board for each client and this is stored in a lever arch file with their record card, however this is getting a bit ridiculous as I have loads of them now...and for...

Morning Geeks, As the title says, I really need ideas for manicures. The reason for this is because I have decided to take pedicures off my price list as it just doesn't work in the salon I'm based in. Space is limited as I only have my desk in a hair salon, so I feel it's quite inappropriate...

You know you've been working in the Nails/Hair/Beauty industry too long when...

Morning Geeks, Well, I just wanted to share with you something thats been playing on my mind for the last week and a half, and I really need your opinions and want to know what you would have done in my position. I'll start from the beginning. So the Friday before last, I was at work...

I love sandwiches at lunch time, and I'm just sitting here munching on my current favourite which is Ham, Brie and Cranberry Sauce...it's soooooo yummy! So what's your favourite filling? Anything weird or plain cheese? Let us know! Xx

What do you do when a client point blank refuses to complete a consultation card? Do you carry on with the treatment at both of your own risks? There was a client in the salon getting her hair done yesterday and she told her stylist that she'd like her nails done, so I went over and gave...

I keep seeing more and more people mention that they use heated mitts with Shellac removal and my questions are - Is this safe? Is this completely necessary? What are your clients reactions to this method? Does this really speed up removal times? Is it much more effective? And would a hot...

Hi Geeks, A few weeks ago I posted about a client of mine who is a hairdresser and simply can not keep nail Shellac on her nails. She is happy if she get a week out of it, I know that my application is fine as all of my other clients are doing well with it and even when she's had Shellac...

Hi there, I have a lot of ladies that LOVE the ultra chic Rouge Noir by Chanel, but as I mainly offer Vinylux or Shellac, I'm trying to find an alternative. Which colour would be the closest? Dark Lava or Dark Dahlia?

I know this is a little bit cheeky, but does anyone have a spare brush for this size that they no longer require please Xx

Do you believe that some people really do create their own luck? You know you have some people that are always happy and positive and like to look on the bright side of life, can literally get themselves out of a rut and just get on with things without moaning about it. You can tell from...

Hi Geeks, I was wondering whether anyone was going to this from London? I can't really find anymore information on this, other than whats on the S2 Facebook page. Does anyone know the itinerary? Many Thanks Xx

Hi Geeks I feel really awful typing this as I feel its very unprofessional, but I need some help. I have this client who is a regular. She is VERY well kept, always look immaculate, has a very good job etc and gets her nails done with me religiously every 2 weeks. So whats the problem I...

Hi Geeks, A client of mine has asked me to recreate these nails. Have any of you done anything like this before...was it easy/difficult? Do you have any tips? I think the possibilities with this is quite endless...I'll be putting pictures of everything and anything (mainly cats!) on...

Hi Geeks, Well I'm having a bit of a change in regards to treatments that I offer and where I offer them...I have 2 issues that I really need some advice on and hopefully some of you wise geeks can please help with some wise words... Firstly... I started up in December mainly doing...

As the title says...and by Gel, I don't mean gel polish. I mean your hard gel or soak off gel (Brisa, Lite any other gel). Do you prefer the 3 zones method or the logging method? Or any other method?

Hi Geeks, So, I have a client coming in on Friday for some Rockstar nails and I know that she had an accident when she was younger that damaged her nail bed/plate/matrix so basically her nail grows, but is very damaged. She usually goes to another tech (she is from out of town) and the tech...

Good morning Geeks, Well I'm seeing a bit of a trend recently with new clients and that is REALLY bad cuticles, but these clients are coming to me for Shellac treatments, which of course I do a mini manicure. However some of their cuticles are so bad that Cuticle Away is simple not...

I wouldn't miss it for the world! What are you mainly looking for? What are the best bargains you've picked up in the past? And who wants to meet up?