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Swarovski crystals are obviously the best kind to use as they are just so sparkly & retain their sparkle when covered in gel or shellac top coat... They are also then obviously more expensive - what does everyone charge for crystal nail art? I feel like I'm ripping myself off as Iv never charged...

Iv used striping tape with shellac b4 quite successfully however came to recreating these nails last night & the shellac bled, which made for a messy result, with me starting all over again :( (it was a long night!) I put the white coat down first as didn't think that the white would cover a...

I have real trouble with products leaking out of those snazzy pump bottles, which is annoying as they are really useful. I am mobile and pretty much always have a leakage somewhere. Even the CND nourishing remover leaks from the bottle it came in! Help any advice on this... I am wasting money...

sounds to me like oil remaining on the nail which wont enable the shellac to adhere properly. Make sure scrubfresh used before applying shellac :)

Hi there just a quick one, when training I was told as you get more practice you will get quicker, however I do not do many sets of gels. So take 1.5 - 2 hours to do a full set. (depending on the state of the natural nail and what the client wants design wise). My friend had hers done...

That's great help thank you ladies.

I have a bride who wants her mum to have gel extensions for her wedding. She has MS, can she still have extensions??

I use sienna x & never have probs with tan hands. I use plenty of barrier cream for the client, ensuring they rub it in well, between fingers etc. palms flat during tanning, only spraying the tops of hands, not palms frm a distance (12" approx). Then supplying a tan exfoliating wipe for them to...

Hi Ladies I have never had the chance to attend these beauty shows, and would like to - but due to living in cornwall its quite a trek to london so can only really do one. Could you let me know which show you think is best and why please? I dont think I will be around to go to pro B this...

Hi girls So in the koleston info leaflet that comes with colours it says not to use the p5 reds on a high percentage of white hair. Any clues as to why? I used it on my mum for ages & yes it did fade but no more than any other colour on white hair... Thanks x

Thanks girls. All replies really helpful. I'm basically not going to b working with my own clients all the time, so washing colours off, manning reception, cleaning & tidying etc. obv sometimes doing clients but that will come after a few wks being there. I am employed already in a full time...

Hi girls I am freelance hairdresser & beauty therapist. I have been offered every other Saturday in the salon that I go to personally to help cover the owners maternity leave. I am going to b working on a self emp basis, invoicing the owner for my hrs. She has asked that I think about how...

Thought it was best to put a slight redish tone in when going from blonde to dark? This counter acts the ash tone...

Hi ladies, just wondering who uses what type of gel eye pads for lashing. I use lashbase & find they are overloaded with gel, you have to squeeze it out as it can get into the clients eyes, then I'm in a mess with gel everywhere. Also find they dnt tend to stick to well on oily skin... Which...

I thank the ppl who have answered my question. That's great :) Just think some ppl come across a little rude in saying "what more do you want!" I'm asking simply bcoz I dnt knw & it's my clients that want the colours not me. I do have insurance, so thanks for pointing that one out, it is...

Thanks to those of you that have been helpful and informative. If my post had been read properly you would note that I only do hair & beauty in my spare time, freelance. I did my qualifications with the Guild of Beauty Therapists at a local academy recently, so yes I am bound to have questions...

HI ladies, new to salongeek :) just a quick question. I currently use shellac gel polish, but find they're lacking colours that clients are wanting, so wanted to branch out and perhaps grab some nubar gelicure, OPI gel colour, gelish etc. Does anyone know if it is ok to use the base & top...