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I'm new to PolyGel and still waiting on my course. I have been playing around with it on some clients as well as myself and am obsessed. Can someone who's done the PolyGel course tell me if you can refill over acrylic or should I completely remove acrylic and do a whole new PolyGel set? I have...

Although I still consider myself very new to the world of l&p acrylics compared to most on here as I've only been doing them for about a year since my training. I've recently grown interest in colored acrylics, as they seem to be less bulky looking than acrylic with gel on top (which is what I...

I've recently stumbled across this picture on Instagram, and it made me realize that my matte nails do look like the left nail on this photo! I use the Gelish matte top coat. Does anyone know which matte top coat is the best? I'd love for my clients nails to look as matte as the nails on the...

I'm new to acrylic, and I was taught to do one coat of primer, let dry completely before applying acrylic. Since I'm new to acrylic I like watching youtube videos to get extra tips and tricks, and I've been seeing tons of people doing one coat of primer, let it dry, and then a second coat and...

I recently went to my local Sally's Beauty Supply in Canada to pick up a few things, and noticed a new OPI GelShine soak off? Has anyone tried this? I can't find any review online? Is it better then OPI GelColor? What is the difference? The lady in the store said they had just received it...

Just finished my acrylic course, and am introducing it to my services, and was wondering what everyone charges for acrylic with regular nail polish, and acrylic with gel nail polish. There are thousands of nail salons around, including the mall that I have my spa. Most nail salons around here...

I've been an esthethician for over 7 years now, and just recently took an acrylic course that was being held at the college in which I graduated medical aesthetics. I recently had a client who had very short nails naturally and very slightly curbed downwards. When applying the clear nail tip...

Just curious if you guys charge extra to do an accent finger a different color? Currently I don't but I've been seeing a lot of nail salons chaging extra for it lately? If so how much do you charge. I don't see the point in charging because it's not like it takes a significant amount of extra...

I actually feel a little silly asking this question as I was trained on Gelish 5 years ago in Canada and almost feel like I should probably know this but was never taught. Maybe it's a new technique.... So be kind to me please.... I had a new client come see me who's been going to see an...

:) Although I'm sure there is a thread about this somewhere - I am thinking of adding Vitagel as an add on treatment to my service list. I'd love to know: 1- overall opinion - how well does it work. 2- what's the difference between Recover vs. Strengthen? (I can't find a detailed...

Bio Seaweed Gel polish has been poping up a lot lately around here. Has anyone used it? If so what are your thoughts? I'm always skeptical about gel polishes that don't need any buffing, base coats or top coats.

With fall just around the corner (wow does time ever go by quickly), list the most favored Gelish colors for the colder season! Swatches welcome and highly appreciated :)

I need a close match to CND Shellac Romantique. But it must be LED curable!!! :) suggestions?

Thought i'd share this one with all of you, it gave me a little giggle today. I'm sure we can all relate somehow! :)

I LOVE my clients! But is it just me or I feel so always when I run into clients out of work unexpectedly! On work mode, I'm bubbly and talkative, and it all comes natural ect... But when I see them out of work, I feel uncomfortable and like conversation just doesn't flow as easily! Am I the...

I want to start adding nail stamping and 3d nail decals to my treatments :) I want your suggestions as to what brands are good. Thanks!

I'm from Ottawa Ontario in Canada. I haven't seen any traces of Canadians up on here!!!! I'm curious! 🍁

Today I had a client for gel nail polish, after base coat, and after applying two layers of the color, she suddenly changed her mind that she no longer liked the color she had chosen. I gladly redid it. Would you charge her for this? I'd never charge someone for regular nail polish, but the gel...

I'm having a slight frustration towards CND Shellac...... Please people, keep in mind, I'm not bashing CND in anyway what so ever, please don't get me wrong, I use it, I love it, no complaints about the actual product itself..... What kinda bothers me, is their advertisement techniques.... I...

How long did it take for you guys to get a full clientele