nails

Hi, Hoping someone can help! Doing my acrylic nails training soon but wanting to do some practice before hand. What are the basic items/tools I will need for acrylic nails And do acrylics require a UV lamp,Thanks in advance x

Hi all, How often should I be disinfecting things such as clippers, cuticle trimmers etc? At the moment I have been using barbicide.

Hey everyone. So I held off getting lecente smooth it when it was first released and then it was out of stock. Now it’s back in stock I’m thinking of getting it, but wanted peoples opinions on it first.... Is it worth it? And what’s your experiences with it? Do you use it on lots of client? Etc...

Hi All! I'm looking into buying some Magpie glitters, what would be the 'basic' 'must have' glitters? I want to get around 5-10 to start my collection. S x

Hi all! I’m looking into adding Gel polish nails to my services and have seen a lot of good reviews of INK London. Can anyone tell me the costs of the iLac kit and UV lamp? And also how much roughly the polishes are each? I can’t seem to see prices on the website. Many thanks X

Hello, Everytime I do hard gel one or 2 nails come off within 2 weeks, if anyone has any advice to give that would be highly appreciated Thanks x

Hello everyone, I’m looking at doing gel manicures and was wondering do I need actually qualifications or do you just go to a one/two day course and learn and pay? Wasn’t quite sure as I have been looking everywhere and everywhere seems to have 0 qualifications you just pay day £150-200 to...

Hi, looking for some advice and whether someone can tell me what I am doing wrong! I seem to be having a recurring problem with gel nails lifting in the same place! I use Sally's builder gel (https://www.sallybeauty.co.uk/nails/builder-and-hard-gels/salon-services-uv-gel-clear-28g/515412.html)...

Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advise on how to get started on a new venture into nails. I seem to be searching into it and but just getting nowhere. I have recently found out about the advanced learner loan and was wondering if anyone has gone through their training with the help of this and if...

I’m new to this, and completely unsure if im posting this in the correct place so apologies in advance. I’m taking training course in nails but I still like taking the time out my day to go to salons and have my nails done by other professionals. Today I went for my first infill... however I...

wanting to make a diy dust extractor to go in my diy desk I've put together. And was wondering if a bathroom extractor would work? as you can get 20w ones. I have seen the ones on ebay, amazon etc but haven't heard good things. As I've just started out i dont have £300 pounds spare for some of...

hello lovlies! so I have completed the following course https://www.onlineacademies.co.uk/details/427/nail-technician-professional-gel-diploma Now i would like to be able to offer gel polish, nail art of all types, extensions (so i have booked onto a free form sculpting diploma) and hard gel...

Hi everyone I recently qualified in level 2 beauty and i'm hoping to improve my knowledge further and focus more on nails to enable me to offer mobile nail treatments. i have spent hours researching different nail qualifications and honestly i do not know which route to go down. i have manicure...

Hi Guys, I’m in the process of taking on the lease for a shop next door to my beauty salon which is situated next door to Sainsbury’s, huge footfall and traffics flow. I’m looking for someone that would like to open up their own Nail Bar, I’m located in High Wycombe, Bucks. Give me a call...

Hi, I've tried to find a thread similar to what I'm wondering but can't, so sorry if this has already been answered! It's been a few months since I qualified & I did a full set of acrylics on a client which lasted really well until her infills. I infilled the nails and after a few days she's...

Sorry to seem like a moan but I have advertised my mobile beauty business everywhere I can think of and I’ve only had 3 clients! Do I give up and just accept I failed or will it honestly get better? How long did it take to find clients? Any ideas on how to get clients? Thankyou in advance Xx

Hi S-Geeks, Those who do nails from home.. Where are you set up? Do you have a separate/dedicated nail room you work out of? Do you just have a set up in a living area.. Thanks :)

Hi guys! Does anyone know of any apps like Treatwell (which is for salons) but for freelancers? A way that customers can find us without having to be a salon. Thanks in advance! Suzana

I broke two of my nails this morning falling up the stairs. One of my acrylic nails snapped and completely taken a little bit of my natural nail with it so you can see my nail bed. I’ve cleaned it up, put savalon and a plaster on it but I’m due for an infil on Friday ready for my holiday next...

I’ve recently set up as a mobile nail tech, I’ve got pretty much all my price list sorted except for infills. Just wondering how much you guys charge for gel/acrylic infills so I can get an idea of a right/fair price for my clients! Thanks