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    Wax pot

    Hello everyone. I'd appreciate it if someone could please tell me what you think is the best wax pot to buy. I just want one for warm wax preferably one that you decant a pot of wax into. I currently have a mini size Hive wax pot which isn't practical. Many thanks to anyone that can advise. Carol
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    Vinylux

    I need advice about Vinylux please. Does anyone have problems with applying it? I have used Shellac in the past and no problems but Vinylux does seem a bit thick sometimes. Also can anyone recommend the nicest summer colours. Thank you!
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    Facial prices

    Hello everyone I am interested to know what the general cost is for a relaxing aromatherapy based facial is in your area? After a break from my beauty therapy I have decided to start again. I have worked in salons, then went self-employed. I have used different products at different places...
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    Anyone use Orly Epix?

    I use Orly and OPI and woud like to know if anyone uses the Epix, rather than CND Vinylux
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    Extended lashes

    Can anyone tell me which is the best semi-permanent lashes to go for and if this is a very profitable treatment with your clients, and which age group ask for this, thank you.
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    Microdermabrasion

    Hello Ladies, really need some help. I am looking into Diamond peel microdermabrasion and going for training hopefully soon. Is this popular in your salon and what age groups clients ask for the treatment? Also would be grateful if you can tell me who you trained with, as looking into different...
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    Diamond Peel microdermabrasion

    I am interested in adding this to my treatments and have looked at Naturalaser and their training. I wondered if anyone has been on their training course and where they went. I am thinking of going to the training in Wirral. It sounds very good and I know someone who has used this particular...
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    Guinot training

    Hi everyone. I would appreciate it if anyone could give me some information on how they found training with Guinot. I am renting a room in a salon and the other lady uses their equipment. I have used their skincare years ago when working in a salon and it was absolutely lovely. I would like...
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    Rohs UV lamp?

    has anyone used one of these lamps for curing gel or power polish nails? wondering if they are any good for curing gel or power polish nails? thanks in advance
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    Shellac application help

    I am starting up again using CND shellac and just to catch up, have watched a couple of videos to just get back into the prep etc. I have been trained but just wanted to take a look at the routine and noticed that the Cnd trainers are actually sealing the free edge before the apply polish...
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    Anyone use Orly Epix?

    I am CND Shellac trained and I also use Orly products alongside for normal manicures and pedicures and I have used Vinylux but find it a bit thick and not a good coverage over older clients nails, but sometimes it depends on the colour! I have seen Orly Epix advertised and wondered if anyone...
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    Roller waxing using Clean 'n' Easy

    Please could you take a few mins to answer ...as I am a qualified Beauty therapist for 12 years and have tried some roller waxing systems and have heard good reviews about Clean n Easy. I have tried other ones but no success as I found the Wax never kept hot enough during waxing. At first it is...
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    Vinylux streaking

    Hello all you CND professionals! I have a wee problem with certain colours. Does anyone apply Vinylux in the brighter colours like tutti fruti and find you have to apply 2nd coat thicker or 3 thin coats? I have just applied this for a client and it was a bit streaky sort of coming off slightly...
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    Vinylux?

    I have been using CND Shellac for 2 years and Vinylux for a few months. I have been a manicurist with natural nails for your very 12 years and am confident with my Orly brand. I like Shellac and Vinylux but I wondered if anyone has any problems with it. I have to do 3 thin coats with Vinylux...
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    Need new skincare range

    Hello I have used different skincare companies over the years and would like to try a new range that is organic but affordable as I am working from home after having had a salon. I just can't afford the large companies like Dermologica. Have used Guinot and Susan Molyneux in the past in salons...
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    Shellac shrinking a bit sides of nail

    I have been on the CND training over a year ago but sometimes when I do my clients nails the colour sometimes shrinks a bit at the sides or peels off a bit at the end of her two middle fingers on one hand. We think it's because her nails are a but weaker on that hand. Someone else used to do her...
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    Roller waxing

    Hello. Is there anyone who has had success with roller waxing eg Clean n Easy? I have tried other ones and had no joy! I have been a beauty therapist for years but have used the wax pot and spatula system with warm cream wax for years. I would like to try the clean n easy system as have heard...
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    CND removal pads

    Hello geeks I really need someone to help. After doing the Shellac course which was great I still find problems with the removal wraps!! It's taking me ages to remove the shellac. I use the cnd wraps but find them fiddly, they dont always stay on even though I do them tight and I put acetone...
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    CND Remover pads

    Hello geeks I recently trained at S2 in Leeds for Shellac and although I'm getting more confident in using the products I arn't having much joy in removing the product! I have had a couple of clients who had a manicure and it lasted 3 weeks which is brilliant, however, just can't remove the...
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    Shellac colours

    Hi there I am at last getting to grips with Shellac after training 2 weeks ago. I have found that Fedora doesn't seem to last as good as the lighter colours. The question is could some of you recommend some nice colours. I only have the ones in the kit, french, Fedora, Wildfire and Rosebud. I...
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