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  1. jhgiorgi

    Wella Koleston Special blonde on scalp

    Hi everyone. Need help. Getting conflicting information about what to use on scalp with wella koleston hi lift blonde. Usually for non scalp applications you mix 1:2 but I’m sure I remember that if you were applying to scalp you mixed differently. Not done a scalp color with hi lift for ages and...
  2. jhgiorgi

    Are people still using disposable gowns

    Are people still using disposable gowns in your salons. I’ve noticed some places are using normal salon gowns but I’m not sure what the recommendations are.
  3. jhgiorgi

    Koleston advice

    I do a lot of clients that have coarse white hair and always use the double bases. Be careful with over lapping as it can band a bit. I agree with another reply. Do a thorough consultation first, she might want something different and got stuck in a rut with her old stylist. Good Luck
  4. jhgiorgi

    Re cut charge?

    Hi everyone. I had a client in about 4 weeks ago and after her consultation she decided she liked it a bit longer since it growing in lockdown. So I tidied it up and she seemed pleased. Anyway about two weeks later she called to say she can’t manage it and wants it cut like pre lockdown. So I...
  5. jhgiorgi

    Easy pre pigging?

    I have recently gone self employed and have to buy my own colours and my preferred range is wella. I have a client that I have been hi lighting for a while with hi lift and a few bleach. She messaged me asking to book a consultation to go brunette which is fine. What can I use to pre pig with...
  6. jhgiorgi

    Bleeders help

    Make sure you don't have too much colour at the roots. although you want colour close to the roots the colour will expand from the heat off the head and this may be causing bleeding.
  7. jhgiorgi

    Coping

    Sorry to hear about you loss. I lost my dad on Christmas Day 2012. Obviously I didn't have to work on Boxing Day but I did have to work the day after. It was hard but I felt I needed to go to do something. The hard thing for me though was that for weeks people ask "how was your Christmas?" So...
  8. jhgiorgi

    Word hates in hairdressing!

    I hat that too. I've heard my clients say to the receptionist "it'll only take five minutes". ☹
  9. jhgiorgi

    Which toner to use?

    You can use wella perfecton for pre-pig. Use mixing instructions and apply to hair dry it in and apply colour over the top.
  10. jhgiorgi

    Nail polish on its way out?

    I'm not a nail tech, I'm a hairdresser but I love everything nails (I have well over 550 regular lacquers). I have thought of having gel nails but what puts me off is the fact I like to change colours maybe twice a week. If I had gel nails done I would want to wear it for as long as possible to...
  11. jhgiorgi

    Mental illness, social anxiety etc?

    So many people on here describe how I feel. It is so exhausting trying to be happy and cheerful in front of clients. I don't think some people realise what depression and anxiety is like. One colleague thinks that I am moody and hate her because some days I don't speak to anyone but the clients...
  12. jhgiorgi

    Sebastian and System Professional

    The salon I work in is going to change products. System professional for shampoos etc and Sebastian for styling products. I'm quite excited about this but it has been years since I've used them. Are they good?
  13. jhgiorgi

    Illumina blending technique

    Thanks. I don't remember doing this in training.
  14. jhgiorgi

    Illumina blending technique

    I'm having a moment. but is this technique a semi type colour cus it says it seamlessly reduces grey but gently disappears over time. I thought illumina was permanent.
  15. jhgiorgi

    Scars

    I don't know if I'm allowed to ask this but I'm after ideas for a skin cream or oil that will help reduce scars on face. I've heard of bio oil. Are there any other alternatives.
  16. jhgiorgi

    Any anxiety sufferers on here?

    I feel the same. Will be ok for weeks and all of a sudden I will just snap. Two weeks ago I went to work quite weepy and had a tear between clients but I think I was trying to hold it in cus when I finished I burst into tears walking home and couldn't stop crying to the point wher I couldn't...
  17. jhgiorgi

    Anyone had the coil fitted?

    I had a mirena fitted a year ago. Mine was done under a general as I needed a hysteroscopy and polyps removed. Only had a bit of discomfort after with a bit of cramping. I am not sure what I think about it as it has really reduced the amount of blood each month but every other month I seem to...
  18. jhgiorgi

    Beauty boxes?

    I'm thinking of taking up a beauty box subscription. I like the idea of getting a little something to do with beauty every month as I love makeup. But I also love nails and was wondering if anyone knew about a box that is dedicated to nails.
  19. jhgiorgi

    What do you struggle with in your salon?

    Selling products. I'm constantly whinged at for my "lack of retail skills" as my so called manager said to me the other day. It doesn't matter that I have been a hairdresser for over twenty years and really try. I've done training etc but I still struggle.
  20. jhgiorgi

    VAT free day at Sally's

    Done it. :p:)
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