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How does it compare to other brands and does it cover well? Am going to try some to use with acrylics rather than using shellac which is 3 times the cost! Any pics of any nails you have done with candy coat would be great also! Thanks xx

Hey, does anyone know anywhere in essex/suffolk that does one stroke nail art courses?? Ive contacted crystal nails but their trainer in essex isnt running any and the nearest is north london which is too far. Really want to find a course nearer to me. Thanks :) x

Do you think she has a nail infection? Shes had it a while but ive noticed its now moved up her nail towards the cuticle and the nail points upwards a bit. She has a doctors appointment this week so is going to mention it but just wondered what it was?. Thanks :) x

Quick question please ladies... if a liquid and powder enhancement is lifting completely at the cuticle is this because if done it too thick or because I've put it too close to the cuticle?? Or any other reason? Thank you :) x

Did my nails last week but my shellac is really chipping on the acrylic free edge and I don't know why?? I capped the free edge so I know it's not that.. could it be my shellac was too thick, it is a new colour (tinted love) and it basically covered in one coat but did two as I always do. I'm...

If so which one did you get and how are you finding it? Any recommendations? I know there are other threads on e-files but would like to hear from anyone who has bought one recently as want to invest but don't know which one to get? :) thanks xx

I purchased the lecente d1 brush but I can't get on with it at all. Was thinking of trying the crystal nails ones instead... any other suggestions? Does anyone use crystal nails brushes and can give any feedback? Many thanks :) x

As the title states, am wondering what regular polish people use on acrylics that lasts well?? How popular is regular polish over gel on acrylics? Am looking for a brand that has good coverage in two coats and doesn't take too long to dry (Not Vinylux as I already have this and don't really...

Hi all, In my training I was taught to file with a 180 grit and then white block to finish but I'm struggling to get a nice even finish and wondered if I should be using a higher grade grit such as 240 after the 180 for a smoother finish?? Can anyone advise please. Thank you :) x

Hi all, Can clients use cuticle oil with acrylics, I was told that it can cause lifting but then a client who used to have acrylics told me she was advised to use it regularly to stop lifting?! Could someone confirm what is correct please?? :) thank you! X

Hey all, Sorry bit of a long post but I'm struggling and I've got two sets of acrylics this week which I'm dreading because there's a few things I just can't get to grips with. Am getting frustrated as I've been watching lots of you tube videos on acrylic application as I've been struggling...

Hi all, Could anyone please show me their acrylics (bare) from all angles as I'm worried my shape is not right!! I'm only recently qualified so am practicing on friends but I'm struggling with filing round the cuticle and am not sure mine are quite right!! How much filing do you do round the...

Hi there, I have two clients who are having problems with their nails where they are becoming really dry especially at the ends and their shellac is wearing away very quickly and then lifting off so they are only getting up to around 10 days before it lifts off. One client we are now doing a...

Hi all, have just bought the new cnd spa range for manicures and I need to get a bowl to soak clients hands in. Some I have seen are mega expensive, so I was wondering what you all use? I am mobile so it can't be anything too heavy. Thanks :) x

Hi all, Does anyone else find that after they have prepped the nails and done basecoat that when they apply the colour coat there is sometimes little bubbles on the nails from the basecoat? Is there any way to prevent this? I normally just scrape them off with my cuticle pusher but its a pain...

Hi All, I have a new client who is having IBX and Shellac because her nails are damaged. Chatting to her about what had caused the damage, she hasn't had extensions so I was confused as to what had caused it. Now she tells me she had gel nails (not extensions and im not sure of the brand) but...

Hi all, 'Ive never used konad polishes and currently only have Moyou which I really like. Moyou have just bought out some new metallic polishes but they are more expensive than Konad who do similar colours. Is either brand better than the other or are they both equally good? Thanks x

So I always find it awkward when you go to a new client and they tell you how much they love Shellac (which is great) and how they get 4-5 weeks wear!!! Now dont get me wrong I have clients who come to me every 3 weeks and the Shellac is still good except for wear along the free edge, but really...

I have been using CND kanga files but find they blunt really quickly and its taking me ages to file nails down and I keep getting flaky bits left under the nails! Can anyone suggest better files for natural nails please? Thanks :)

Does anyone know how the new minx works as it says no heat application needed?!