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    Blurred vision

    One of my clients is getting blurred vision after her facial which includes a massage. Next time I will avoid the eye area but I’d like to know what might be causing it. Does anyone know?
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    Are soak off gels being phased out?

    Just wanted people's opinions on this With CND Brisa Lite being discontinued and now I've noticed IBD 'soak off' builder/structure gel no longer in their product range either; I'm wondering if this is the start of a trend to favour buff off hard gels and see all soak off soft gels disappear...
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    Do you know what this is?

    My client came in today to have her nno's removed and reapplied so I wrapped them to soak off as per usual but when unwrapping the last two (RH ring & little fingernails) I found these white spots on the nail surface. These white spots definitely weren't there before wrapping. The only thing I...
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    CND Nourishing Remover for regular clients

    I currently use D.Solve to remove Shellac but recently a few clients have complained about a burning/tingling sensation on one or two finger pads. I'm considering switching to Nourishing Remover but because it contains oils but I'm worried it will affect the wearability of the reapplied Shellac...
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    Paraffin wax in the bag - how's it done?

    Can anyone run through this technique for me? I've been brushing the wax on but it's messy and wax is still a little too hot so I'd like to try ladling the wax into the protector bags then squishing the cooled soft wax around the clients foot in the bag but I'm not sure how it's really done. My...
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    Colour over Gelish Structure Gel

    I have a client who normally has nno's with gel polish on top but at her last appointment (this morning) she couldn't decide on a colour so opted for just the clear overlays. Then she asked if she was to change her mind in a few days and wanted a colour put on could it be done? I replied yes...
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    Essie glitter polish remover

    Has anyone tried this? It's called 'Leave No Trace' and it's an acetone GEL specifically formulated to dissolve glitter polishes. I brought it from Boots yesterday which I know doesn't make it a pro product but if it does the job and saves me time I'm not fussed. The directions say to spread...
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    Gel colour to match Jessica 'Blushing Princess'

    I have a gel polish client looking for a raspberry shade similar to a regular polish she has at home it's Jessica 'Blushing Princess' I stock Shellac & Ibd so does anyone know if there's a Shellac layering combo or Ibd Just a Gel shade that comes close. I've looked at Ibd Molly on google but...
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    IBD soak off builder & sculpting gel?

    Can anyone tell me the difference between these two because I'm struggling to find any! Soak off builder gel is clear, can be used as natural nail overlay or over tips or sculpted Soak off sculpting gel is clear, can be used as natural nail overlay or over tips or sculpted If one was pink and...
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    Recommendations for a swimming instructor?

    I have a new client who works as a swim instructor. I applied Shellac to fingers and toes for her first service and I did warn her that the polish may not last due to over exposure to chlorine. It lasted about a week on fingers before peeling a bit longer on her toes. She returned to have...
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    Shellac colour advice

    I would really appreciate any suggestions for expanding my shellac colour range I'm looking to fill the gaps between the following colours Masquerade - Holywood Holywood - Electric Orange Tango Passion - Tutti Frutti Faux Fur - Sugared Spice Also does anyone know if Gotcha is similar to...
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    Help-my CND lamp is poorly

    Can anyone shed some light on what's wrong with my lamp and if it can be fixed. My last appointment yesterday was a shellac pedicure and when finished i reinserted the nail plate into the lamp and thought nothing of it. My first appointment this morning was a shellac manicure but when I...
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    Have I done the right thing at the end of my 1st financial year?

    Just having a panic attack:eek: Am I right in thinking that as a self employed nail tech I will only be taxed on wages and what's left in the bank? My accounts are due in at the accountants 1st April and I've been spending like crazy stocking up on products to bring my profits down. I haven't...
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    Cheap slimline LED lamp

    There is an old post somewhere in this forum regarding a slimline LED manicure lamp costing £57 from Salon-sales.co.uk which sounds to good to be true The lamp is still available and as similar lamp costs three times as much on other websites I'm tempted to buy one myself but before I do I'd...
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    Shellac removal and paraffin?

    One of my regular Shellac clients has booked a paraffin wax treatment instead off reapplication and I'm debating whether to remove the Shellac before or after the paraffin bath? Any advise appreciated x Also I've booked her in for Shellac reapplication 7 days later is that long enough ?
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    Lots of IBX questions!

    I am considering buying in the IBX system but before i do can any one please help me with answers to any of these questions? The 'how to' info from IBX seems to imply that the natural nail application should consist of 1-nail shaping 2-IBX application 3-dry cuticle work 4-Dadi'Oil...
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