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Hi There I know they are probably frowned upon but ive got weave extentions - the ones that are glued in. I personally love them because I can buy the hair from a afro caribean beauty shop for £30 and my hairdresser friend glues them in for free. I think they look fab (as long as you have...

Im a self confessed bleach addict ... I have been having bleach to the scalp forever - and have recently seen girls with a gorgeous shiny pink "tone" on their bleach - it looks delcious, i know its a toner, and I know a salon i used to go to called it "milkshake" I understand it might be a...

This is going to sound a REALLY stupid and niave question BUT im going to Thailand next week and ive booked in for my first pedicure ever ... I HATE having my feet touched but I feel to get the best look its got to be done! What can I expect from a pedicure and does it hurt ... im concerned...

I went into a new salon to have a gel overlay on my nails, usually the technitian would use a liquid (gelly) substance which is cured under a lamp. This girl however used a powder and what I can only think is the same monomer used in acrylics and then cured it under a lamp - its really strong...

Just wanted to let everyone know I have started a blog on here, its open for everyone to read. Ive fancied myself as a bit of a web blogger for some time now ... so please feel free to have a nose into my life (it really isnt that intresting ... ) Lucy xx

You fellow Geeks are always so great at giving advice so I thought Id try you at this one ... In my course we were taught to buff off the shine, then etch post sterilisation of the nail and surrounding area. They did however tell us that there are issues around whether to etch or not - but in...

Ok - so made you look. I havent got a clue what these thumbs are called but my mum and my nan (and my german teacher) had them. My MUM calls them murderers thumbs - they are very bulbus, and flat, and the nail bed is very long and narrow with a uber wide free edge. Think of a plumb stuck on the...

I was just wondering where I can get information about Competition nails. I love my profession and am very creative, I would love to start to show my work ... any hints or tips would be greatfully received. Lots of Love :hug: Lucy x

Was wondering if any of my fellow geeks were going to see Take That on the tour ... i am .... ohhh im SO EXCITED ! :lol: :lol: :lol: xx

Did anybody watch First Look Hollyoaks on E4 last night ... its the openings of their new "salon" it looks lovely ... and they have obviously been sponsered by OPI - but to see the actresses "manicure" its HILARIOUS ! In the episode they mannage to do a full set of extensions and polish within...

I purchased a copy of Geegs book, and I just wanted to post on here how pleased I am with it, as a relative newbie to nails, and still in training I was initially worried about there being no pictures - i tend to work better with visual materials, however I had nothing to worry about. I was...

Hi Everybody. Ive been holding off on posting this but thought I would as you have all been so helpful in the past. Basically I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for me ... I have the smallest hands, very small nail plates and a very flat C curve its more of a " - " curve ! lol this...

Was just wondering if there are any tutorials or tips on the website about doing acrylic overlays on the natural nail, all the training I have undertaken has never shown me how to do this - ie capping etc. I tried my mums and it was a disaster :cry: ive done a quick search of the site and cant...

Hi Everyone Im working through my essential nails L&P course, ive been meaning to call them all day but work has been so hectic. They are closed tonight and wanted to get my submission card sorted today. Somewhere in my mind im sure ive read that on the essential techniques card to put a coat...

Hi Everyone. I have noticed lately in Birmingham ~(my lovely home town) that the majority of nail bars and beauty salons that open up only last months - literally, a really promising one opened up a couple of months back - really funky, realistic prices, and today that was gone too. As im...

My aunt has asked me to pierce her 6 year old daugher and 3 year old sons ears (just the one on the lad !!) But I dont think I feel comfortable about it, ive never pierced anyone under the age of 16 and certainly not small children. I wasnt allowed my ears pierced until I was 15 ... and my mum...

Hi there, Im doing my essential course in L&P and so far love it, i love working in acrylics, its just everyone keeps moaning about the smell - it is really really bad, even when i keep the lip on the dappen dish as much as i can, open all the windows the smell lingers for hours. When I leave...

In relation to another thread i started, about what makes you a "qualified" nail technitian to enable me to go on and do courses with CND - does a diploma in manicure and pedicure cut the mustard? Anybody that has any idea please drop me a line, thanks ! Lucy x ~(im new to all this and still...

Hi Everyone, I am so frustrated at the moment, im still doing my essential acrylics - going very well, and also a level 3 diploma in anatomy and physiology. Im still having NO luck finding a VCTC manicure/pedi course. All the ones in my area are BOOKED UP ALREADY for September, and to be...

I applied for a loan with Natwest (my bank for 20 years !!) 2 weeks ago, and now they have come back to me saying they want wage slips - they have seen i get paid each and every month for godknows how many years - i have made a formal complaint and have literally spent HOURS on the phone -...