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Hi I have been using a wax heater that holds a container of paraffin wax which needs to be brushed on so i bought a paraffin wax heater which you can dip hands and feet in. It used 6lbs of wax and it was only when i got it that i realised it took at least 12 hours to melt and it was...

Hi Ive read that fibreglass can be added to gel for extra strength but at what stage would you apply? Cristine :)

Hi I use rhinestones alot and i place them on the polish and seal with a topcoat and advise the client to apply more top coat to make them last longer. Hope that helps you. Cristine :)

Hi I havent tried the Spa pedicure but i will be ordering some soon because spa manicure is great. But it is nice to have options so i will be trying solar pedicure aswell. Thanks again for the advise. Cristine :)

Hi I think the solar products are great and i have read that people use for lots of different things does anybody use Solar Manicure products to do pedicure treatments? Cristine :)

Hi Lynda I have read that some techs apply a layer of gel before the tip i was not trained to do this i think it is done to provide a better foundation but im not sure. With the fabric kit the instructions tell you to apply a layer of bond before the tip. Please can somebody tell me if...

Hi I dont think it is nessesary to have an autoclave to store sterilized tools. I clean all my tools and then soak in barbicide a hospital grade disinfectant before using. I keep them in the barbicide and because there stainless steel they dont rust. I use a brush to remove dust from my...

Hi Ruth Thanks for your quick reply and all your advice i really appreciate it. Cristine :)

Hi Im thinking of trying the Faze gel and would like to know if this is good for tip overlay and sculpts. Also do many of you apply a layer of gel before the tip and would this need to be fully cured and buffed. Thanks Cristine :)

Hi Does nailfresh and scrubfresh crack the overlay or just tips? I am not sure wether using this would cause problems to the exsisting product when doing an overlay or to remove dust when applying overlay to a new set. Cristine :)

Hi Could somebody please tell me how the different systems bond to the natural nail. I know Retention+ bonds to keratin what about other L&P systems, gel & Fabric? What are the full curing times for each system? Cristine :)

Hi I know i should leave a margin but i was practising will be more careful next time. I did conv course and learnt loads but do need to practise all the info you give me helps alot. Thanks. Cristine :)

Hi It does seem to be over filing when i applied the product i didnt leave much of a margin and did file that area but was careful not to touch the nail plate. Would filing over the product and friction cause sore plates? Still got a lot of practising to do but a bit nervous now dont...

Hi Sorry im back with some more questions. Ive been practising my L&P on my own nails ive just removed three because they had lifted my nail plate is tender just below the cuticle and sidewalls. :( Could this be overexposure ratio to wet or filing i am careful not to file on natural...

Hi I received a flyer from Ellisons today advertising Frosty you could phone them and ask if they have any left. Cristine :)

Hi I dont buff in between boost layers as it is the same activatior you use for the boost. I buff after build and before boost as the build activator is a different strength and could cause shock cure and burning to boost resin also cause your activator brush to clog. Cristine :)

Hi Which type of light do people use to dry nail polish is there one that is specifically designed for this? Ive used a uv gel top coat straight over polish and its dried straight away but should i wait until the polish is dry first like the Faze gel top coat? Would the uv light...

Hi adele Thanks for your reply im still working on my ratio. I do try to work to the right before finishing off the corners of the left my corners are very weak i would like to perfect te corners of my smile line without the dimples! When sculpting should the natural nail corners be...

Hi I completed Creative conversion and learnt loads. ive been practising and getting better but i have a few questions which will help me. The corners of my smile line are very thin as i run out of product ive tried to get bigger beads but cant do the corners need the same amount of...

Hi If you have a look at the www.creativenailacademy.com web site the NVQ section criteria element 1 has a client record card which gives you all the information you need. Cristine :)