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    Thinking of closing my salon

    I'm looking for some advice......I'm thinking of closing my beauty salon. We have been open almost a year which I know is not a long time ìn business but my lease is coming up for renewal and things have been really challenging. January and February have been awful and I feel like I'm at the...
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    Blush bronze frost Additive

    I have just got the blush bronze frost additive and was wondering if anyone could help with good colours to use this with or if anyone has any pics that would be great?
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    Heartbreak is the worst

    It's not normally like me to post something like this, I just feel I have to get it out somewhere! Me and my boyfriend of 3 years split up yesterday and I'm absolutely gutted. I feel as if I just want to hide away, my life is going to be so different now and I don't know how to cope with it...
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    Love Moroccan Tan

    Does anyone else love Moroccan Tan as much as I do? I thought I would start this thread so we could share our experiences of it and also share marketing ideas! As it's new in the UK most of my clients haven't heard of it so I want to show them that it's great!!
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    Removing OPI Gelcolour

    I have someone coming into the salon on Saturday with OPI gel on their nails however I only do Shellac and have had trouble when trying to remove other brands before!! Can anyone recommend the easier way to do it? Do you buff the top layer off first? Thanks x
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    Billion Dollar vs HD Brows?

    Who uses either of these brands in their salon? Positives/negatives? Client opinions? I'm looking into training courses and can't decide which one to do!!
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    Room for Rent - Renfrewshire - Scotland

    We currently have a room available to rent in the salon - this can be full time or part time. Looking for someone who can offer alternative therapies which would compliment traditional beauty treatments as these are already being carried out (mani, pedi, shellac, waxing, tanning, massage...
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    Christmas Nails - Shellac

    I realise it's a bit early to start thinking about Christmas lol but this will be the first Christmas in my salon and my first doing nails so I want to be prepared early!! I was hoping people would share ideas that they have done in previous years! I'm not overly arty so looking for simple yet...
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    Beauty Salon Quotes

    I am looking for ideas for a beauty quote for my salon to be displayed on the wall as you enter! I have seen a couple of other threads on here with beauty quotes but still haven't found the right one so looking for other ideas? Or if anyone has a similar set up in their salon could they share pics?
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    Pedicure chair

    Can anyone help please with what kind of chair they use for pedicures? My current set up is not working as it's not comfortable for the client so I really want to change that, I'm looking for maybe a reclining chair but interested in other ideas! Thanks!
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    Advice on training?

    I have recently opened my own salon however I am only trained in nails and spray tanning. I have another therapist working for me who does waxing, massage, facials, tinting and party lashes....I am looking for other areas to train in! Should I train in waxing for example when I already have...
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    Vinylux looking streaky

    I have started using Vinylux but having a problem with the coverage, especially with the lighter colours, it looks a bit streaky. Does anyone know why this is? I paint it on like any other polish!
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    Shrinking Violet training Glasgow

    Does anyone know anywhere that does Shrinking Violet training in Glasgow?
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    Ability to serve afternoon tea?

    Does anyone serve afternoon tea I'm their salon? I am looking to do a ladies day with treatments and afternoon tea, this is just as one off and I don't normally serve food, nothing will be prepared on the premises and it would be all cold food, cakes etc. My question is am I allowed to do this...
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    Gift Vouchers

    Who offers gift vouchers in their salon? Where did you get them made/printed? I'm looking to get some but interested to know what other people do!!
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    Opening Day

    I am opening up my new beauty salon today and I am sooo nervous! I have been focusing so much on all the work that needed done to get the place ready and suddenly this day has arrived and I'm worried about how Im now going to get people through the door! Anyone got any advice?
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    Self employed contract help!

    I was wondering if any of your could help me out with a contract template for a self employed nail tech? thanks!!!
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    Shellac layering

    Can anyone direct me to a list of the most popular layering combos? I searched previous posts and saw links to the official CND site but I think they were old as they didn't work! I've had a look on the sure myself but can't seem to find anything....would appreciate if someone could tell me the...
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    Facial skin care brand

    I'm starting up a new beauty salon and I am looking at different skincare products for facials. Just looking for a bit of advice in terms of what other people are using? I have looked at all the obvious options Dermalogica/Decleor/Elemis however I'm not sure I can afford their prices up front...
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    Reception desk help!

    I am opening a salon soon and I am looking for an affordable reception desk, can anyone advise the best place to look? Or share what they have?
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