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  1. rippersroo

    Doing offers after coronavirus?

    Hi all, I’ve seen some businesses are saying they’re going to do offers when we get back to “normal”. I wondered generally if people think this is a good/bad idea? It did cross my mind as people may of been surviving on low incomes and not have the money to come back for big treatments...
  2. rippersroo

    Client no show

    Hi everyone, Sorry, this is long, is really appreciate your thoughts on this... I had a client “no show” Thursday (9th) for a £60 appointment. She paid half when she booked in online, she’s been coming to me regularly since last Feb. I text her 5 mins after she didn’t turn up to check she was...
  3. rippersroo

    Microneedling training

    Hi I have looked at previous posts but would like some answers a bit more helpful for my area. I’m looking at microneedling training with a pen device and the pen/kit included after. I can find loads of courses alone but without the pen! I am in Suffolk so anywhere as close as possible that...
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    Can different Botox brands work differently

    Hi will try and keep this short. I first had Botox 3 years ago, by a Dr in 2 areas of my face and she completely froze me (this is what I wanted) and it lasted 5months. She used Botox brand. The following year (last year) I tried someone nearer to home as the first Dr was 2 hours from me. This...
  5. rippersroo

    Log cabin advice please

    Hi I’m wanting a cabin in my garden. I’m a bit confused by all the wood thicknesses etc. Any recommendations? I’m currently looking at a few, one had 19mm thickness all round and is included in price, whereas others are 11mm and more money if you want thicker. Is it just the walls need...
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    Self employed-claiming expenses

    Hi I was having a chat with someone who is also self employed (not in beauty profession) and we were talking about what can be claimed on tax returns. She said I could claim for my fuel for when I travel to work. I was not aware of this as I didn’t know how I would work out using my fuel for...
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    Sacking a client

    Hi everyone **long post alert**[emoji23] I need to sack a client. I’ve done it once before but she was having a break from Lashes and next time she got in touch (7months later) I was fully booked. This lady though is for nails and has booked to the end of the year![emoji31] She’s been coming to...
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    Wanting a Botox provider: help please

    Hi I did post before but my post was mixed subjects so thought if I stick to one thing I may get more help! I'm looking for someone to rent a room from me, offering aesthetic treatments-Botox/fillers etc. Please can anyone help with how I would go about this to find someone near or who would...
  9. rippersroo

    Waxing leaving pigmentation changes?

    Hi ladies I've a new client asking me about threading on her face as she feels waxing has left her with areas of darker skin and is wondering if threading is better? I've been waxing 4 years and not found this to of been or become an issue nor have I heard of it. Could her darker pigmentation...
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    Telling clients I'm no longer offering lash lift

    Hi as the title states I'm no longer doing lash lift as of last week. A Couple of brief reasons why are- I do so little amount of clients for this by the time sometime books again the product has gone off. I find this not being cost effective for me, also I am so busy now with lash extensions...
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    Botox provider questions & app reminders

    Hi I have a couple of questions I've not really found the answers to on here. Firstly I am looking for an app or something that can automatically send out appointment reminders to clients before my 24 hour cancellation policy would kick in. I've just signed up the shedul which seemed good but...
  12. rippersroo

    Tint lasting longer

    Hi I've had a search through some posts but I can't rally find what I'm looking for. Firstly I was told on my tinting course that brow tint should be expected to last around 2 weeks & lash tint around 3 weeks. I've always used refectocil after starting my business as this seemed highly...
  13. rippersroo

    Lash tech in Holbeach/Spalding?

    Hi ladies hope I'm in the right section to post this. I have a lovely loyal client who had a friend come and stay from spalding area. My clients friend wanted to try lashes so she had them done with me and loved them. So....I'm looking for a lovely lash lady to carry on doing them for her so she...
  14. rippersroo

    Clients bringing own "gel" in

    Hi ladies just a quickie-I've just had a message from a client wanting a certain shade of shellac I don't offer. I said i can remove your previous gel but I don't have that colour. She said how much if I bring my own colour in. I said is it shellac then or vinylux. She said shellac. Would you do...
  15. rippersroo

    Anyone know about Treatwell?

    Hi In need of help please! I've just had a random email from this treatwell company. Looks like something I set up years ago when I first started beauty so people could book in with me. The email states someone has booked an appointment with me this week! The ladies details were on the booking...
  16. rippersroo

    Suggesting facial waxing to clients?

    Hi ladies and gents! Need some advice or tips please! I do a lot of lash extensions and as some of you may know when you sit behind a clients head you can see their face at a different angle-I've recently noticed a couple of clients could really do with a lip wax! I'm not an up-seller as I...
  17. rippersroo

    Speckled tan but only on hands!

    Hi I've had a search and read through some posts but I can't quite find what I'm looking for. I have sprayed quite a lot of people now since training earlier this year. All feedback has been great, I gave out feedback forms when I switched brand to check everyone liked it. When I've done...
  18. rippersroo

    Cataracts and lash extensions

    Hi I've had a search and can't find a post for this. I've had a client enquire about having lash extensions, she has just had eye surgery for cataracts on one eye. At the time she wants the lashes it will be 6 weeks since her op. Would it be recommended to not perform the treatment? I have...
  19. rippersroo

    Tanning a "t-shirt tan" person

    Hi all, I have a lady tomorrow for a spray tan. She has as she described a "bad tshirt tan" and shorts as she's a cyclist. What method would you recommend to spray? Should I turn my gun up or turn up my machine air flow for the white areas & maybe do a lighter spray on her already tanned areas...
  20. rippersroo

    Adding an Instagram account

    Argh having a nightmare, well not that bad but this is annoying me. So in February Instagram started allowing up to 5 accounts without you having to sign out and back in again with different details. I've always had a personal one but would really like to start one for business pictures. So...
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