Hi. I'm issuing this in response to the many points raised in this thread. Bluesky UK is an independent company. We are an authorised distributor for Bluesky in the UK and Europe, and are not affiliated to anyone selling on Amazon of eBay. Our products are checked and meet all EU requirements. They are certified as not being tested on animals at any point in the manufacture, as is the case with 90% of the cosmetics used in the UK (that are made in China). Our products meet the requirements of stock management, and we carefully manage shelf life of our gel polishes to ensure that they are all in good condition. All gel polishes only last for 3 years and after that should not be used. Our MSDS sheets are only valid for anything bought from us. You will have to ask others suppliers for theirs, and they may be the same, but we obviously cannot vouch for how others manage their stock, product care, storage etc to ensure good quality, or provide a professional service.
We run 2 courses, and each has 2 parts - an online theory and examination, and practical training time with a qualified and experienced teacher. The Diploma has 11 hours theory and 8 hours practical. The NUS values it as a qualification and you can apply for an NUS card when you study with us. Our courses are valid for insurance purposes - no loop holes, we went through the same accreditation process as Gelish courses.
All brands are available on eBay and Amazon if you look hard enough, and many are what this thread refers to as 'professional'.
We sell Bluesky to many professionals who have switched from other brands such as Gelish, OPI, and CND because they prefer the choice, price and quality. There will equally be professionals who choose other brands, and not Bluesky. It is about choice. We are raising the profile of Bluesky in the professional market, and are glad some of you have noticed. The definition of whether something is professional or not is about whether an income is earned from it. The definition is "engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur". It is the person administering the gel polish manicure that makes the difference between a great and professional result and an amateur effort, which is why we are committed to providing effective training. We sell Bluesky to many mobile and salon-based professionals as well as accredited academies and colleges. The reason other brands are so expensive is that we keep marketing costs low, and don't transfer costs onto customers. The price of Bluesky may well increase in the future - we are advising China that it does. In the meantime enjoy a great professional product at a brilliant price point.
I hope that answers everyone's queries. You can find us on the usual Social Media channels if you want to make direct contact. We are also looking for ambitious mobile techs to work with.
Best wishes
Michaela (Marketing and Training Director)
