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  1. JulieJ

    Botox after semi-permanent brows

    I'm having Semi-permanent Brows for the first time soon and would like to know how long I should then leave it before I have my botox re-done in my forehead? Thanks in advance
  2. JulieJ

    Not been on here for a while

    Hellooooooo, Well, I just logged on and can't believe it's been 3 months since I was last here. I've been a very busy bee and I GOT MARRIED! only 16 days ago. Hope you are all very well, had a great Christmas & New Year and that your business is thriving xxxxx
  3. JulieJ

    Tint then tan?

    Can I tint a client's eyebrows and then spray tan her at the same appointment? I'm sure I've read somewhere that the tint could then turn green??? Please help. Thank you xx
  4. JulieJ

    How would I recreate these nails?

    A client has sent this picture to me, asking if I could do them for her. I use Shellac & have Wildfire and Blackpool. Could I do this by sponging? or should I use an additive? Please help. Thanks xxx
  5. JulieJ

    Best loyalty scheme?

    I would like to start up a loyalty scheme, to produce more business ie. introduce a friend and both you & your friend will receive £x off your treatment etc.. Please can you tell me what loyalty schemes have been good for you in getting new clients and an increase in business? Thanks very much x
  6. JulieJ

    Hard skin on tops of toes?

    Please can you offer some advise on removing hard, dry skin from the top of the toes during a pedicure. I use the microplane colossal on the heels and balls of the feet but it's too big for the tops of toes. What should I be using there? TIA x
  7. JulieJ

    Scratch magazine - why?

    I have started to receive Scratch magazine monthly. My Sept edition arrived today. I haven't subscribed to it, it says £4.49 on it. I am a member of BABTAC and receive Vitality magazine. Anybody know why I'm receiving Scratch please? ( not that I'm complaining :-) ) x
  8. JulieJ

    Can't get Vinylux off rough toes - please help

    I have a few older ladies that have Vinylux pedicures. Their toe nails can be slightly rough/thickened. When I return to re-do their pedi, the Vinylux is really difficult to remove as it's 'soaked into' the nail. I'm mobile, so I've started to soak the nails as though it was Shellac, whilst I'm...
  9. JulieJ

    Fillers advice please

    I will be 44yrs old on Saturday (boo) but have a couple of nights booked in Cornwall with my fiancé, child free (hurrah). Alas, my face is starting to look old! Please can any of you give me any advice on having facial fillers done. I have a couple of frown lines which I would like to try and...
  10. JulieJ

    Best enhancement materials?

    I don't offer any kind of nail enhancements. I have a manicure qualification (level 2) and have completed the Shellac 'bring them back' course. I currently offer manicures with Vinylux or Shellac (along with other beauty treatments) as a mobile therapist. I am contacted frequently by ladies...
  11. JulieJ

    Spray tan on hands and feet - tip, please

    I've recently trained in spray tanning and I'm really enjoying it. I've sprayed family and friends with good results but my problem areas are hands and feet. I try my best to get a light, even coverage but it's either too light and they end up looking pale or it's too much and leaves nasty...
  12. JulieJ

    Color run Manchester

    Hi, just wondered if any other geeks are taking part in the Color run in Manchester tomorrow? I'm doing it with my teenage daughter. We did it last year too. Was great fun xx
  13. JulieJ

    Gel overlay?

    One of my eyelash clients has acrylic nails, which she has elsewhere, I don't do nail enhancements. She is booked in with me next week for her lash infills and had asked me to put Shellac over her acrylic, which is fine. She has messaged me this morning saying that 'the last girl has made a...
  14. JulieJ

    Extractor for tanning, recommendations please

    I'm looking to buy an extractor to take mobile for spray tanning. Please can you give me any advice regarding good makes, power etc.... I have asked in a previous recent post but was given mainly advice on covering surfaces and minimising over spray (thank you all). I really would like to buy...
  15. JulieJ

    New to tanning, please help with mobile set up

    Hi there, I completed my spray tan training a few days ago, I've got all my kit and ready to add it to my mobile treatments but I haven't got an extractor and I don't want to go mobile without one for fear of causing any damage at all to someone's property. Please can you advise of the best...
  16. JulieJ

    Getting competent tanning - how long?

    Tomorrow, I have my spray tan training with Sunless Solutions after purchasing their business kit. I'm really excited about getting into tanning. I love a fake tan! How many models (roughly) will it take before I can be a decent sprayer please? x
  17. JulieJ

    Gel overlays - what are they exactly?

    Hi, Excuse me for sounding really dumb here but a lady asked me for gel overlays with tips and I'm not sure what she means? I offer Shellac manicures, I don't currently offer any gel/acrylic enhancements. Please could you explain the different enhancements available to I know what clients mean...
  18. JulieJ

    Help with accounts

    I have worked for 26yrs employed in dental nursing and now have my own mobile beauty business. Tax, accounts etc had never been something that I've had to deal with. I have an accountant coming to see me on Monday morning for a free 30min chat with regards to my needs and she will then let me...
  19. JulieJ

    Best Shellac colours for 'older' ladies?

    These are my colours, mainly Shellac but there a few Gelish and Ibd in there too. I think I'm ok for pinks, corals, lighter shades etc... which my younger clients like but I'm struggling to choose some new shades for my slightly 'older' clients who do lean towards the darker shades. I would say...
  20. JulieJ

    Two coats, too thin?

    Morning geeks. I use mainly Shellac but have a few Gelish and ibd shades too. Is it right that I can see the free edge of the nail showing when I've done two coats of colour? it's very faint but I don't like it. Should I be doing a third coat or am I applying the colour coats too thin? I feel...
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