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    UV Light Allergy

    Ive got to say I think its more than likely its an acrylates allergy. They can be extremely severe and get worse over time. What product are you using? Not that I think it will make much difference now But ive had friends contact me and sent me photos after theyve gone to professional salons...
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    Lash lift reaction

    Stay calm and take care of yourself. Do not let this take over your life. Go to the doctor if you are feeling stressed about it. Write on the consult card ALL the information. Dates of everything every interaction. To claim on your insurance the client must write to your insurer. You must...
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    Opinions? Please be honest.

    You are the manager while the manager is on mat leave then? Do what you want! Walk in with a fresh head tomorrow and give directions to the receptionist that you need similar treatments booked next to each other and not randomly allocated, and to plot in xyz time you need between them...
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    Need to rant - rude client!

    This is what insurance is for. Keep everything that has happened. Write it ALL on the consult form. Nothing will happen as nothing reported. Do not engage. Leave a note for all employees that she cannot be visiting or engaging. To sue for injury she has to do ALL the work. Beside if she...
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    How to get rid of a difficult client

    ^^^ This And if you have online booking you can turn off the profile so it looks like you are blocked out for the century too. Keep saying no they will get the message eventually
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    Cancelling client!!! 😡

    Your actions haven’t aligned with your words and policies so its too late this time. But if she doesn’t turn up for this next one say sorry Ive tried to accommodate you but I don’t reschedule after 3 cancellations. Not a word about deposit but if she asks say it covers the 3hrs of your time...
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    HELP WAX ON CARPET !

    I actually used to wax on carpeted floors, if you have a steam mop you will be amazed how easily it gets it up. As youve already attacked it with soapy water I dont know how it will Go as it would have spread it out…but its worth a try. Spritz with wax dissolver first as it helps then steam mop...
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    How’s business….?

    Feeling this! Last 3 years just constantly stuff going off as not busy enough to use it up fast enough. My friend just sold me tons of gels for a good price and it was like a saviour. But she is isn’t going to be working anymore, and both my hairdressers have closed their salons (I found one...
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    Hollywood waxing!

    Hi Rosie, I’m wanting to switch to sugaring from waxing - where should I start? Im struggling to find any sugar pastes for strips or professional info on it and there arent many sugaring courses. Can you recommend anything for me? Quinn
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    Only one client can't keep nails on

    I have to say for a nail biter two weeks is pretty amazing. I can bite off a full set in 3 days!
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    Olaplex (and other products) potentially banned under new EU laws - hoax?

    The ingredient is Lilial, aka butylphenyl methylpropional. It is found in many toiletries, makeup (eg rimmel face powder, shampoo eg provoke, olaplex pre-formula change Steps 2& 3. Whilst I cannot say ‘no you will not have fertility issues using olaplex,’ I suggest looking for the 2019 science...
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    Skin Reaction

    I wouldn’t touch him with any colour, patch test him 2 days before any colour you want to try, even if its ppd free in case its something else. These reactions get worse each time (including to the patch tests) so while hes like ah sod it its worth it for sn itch, he wont be so chill when his...
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    Performing massage whilst pregnant

    As you know our pressure comes from our body weight, so your growing belly will be getting in the way of the table soon if its not already so will need an adjustment in terms of risk and allowing you to continue your job in a safe way. Check the height of your table, as it *should* be low so...
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    Take the leap & go self employed?

    Congrats on the payrise, well done! Good luck with whatever you decide to do next
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    Take the leap & go self employed?

    Why not start being self employed on the side? I did this for years, and slowly went from full time recruitment and on the side spray tanning, to full time temp with regular weeks off to do beauty, to part time cleaner and doing beauty every other hour of the day...to full time beauty. It was...
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    Gel polish

    I have their blooming gel and one colour. It was the only company doing a dark nude shade and blooming gel at the time that I could find and afford. Its also vegan which sold me. I love the blooming gel and use it a lot. Not runny and sits there while it works. The colour is very thick on...
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    Trans Allies please help

    Thank you!!! Xx
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    Trans Allies please help

    Hello Geeks, This should not need to be done, but it does 😔 https://featurerequests.ovatu.com/topic/1277-gender-pronoun-options-for-new-customer-registrations Please upvote the need for pronouns for our clients on the Ovatu booking system. Please bear in mind if you are not an ally this is...
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    Nightmare customer

    Have you been served? Contact insurer immediately for next steps. Dont engage with the client or the company until you have had their advice. They will likely suggest only contacting the client to provide the insurer address and then explain to the client that as they want togo down the legal...
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    New business advice please

    Do you have any beauty qualifications yet?
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