NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
Shannon, I'm sure it depends where you live also. When?I was in Florida, I worked Tues.-Satsometimes 1/2 day on Sat...and I was a booth renter...not on comm. I would pull in anywhere from 1500-almost 1900. aweek.? ok Many of my days were 12 hour days.? Had?I been on comm I would have made at

NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
?Pati Everyone has a photographic memory. Some, like me, just don't have any film. -Original Message- From: Shannon Kuharik To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 8:40 pm Subject: NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks Hi Pati, ?I work Wed - Sat and I mak

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
I never even asked that question.I think it was a quick, didn't even think about it, kinda thing.  And remember it was about 14 years ago when rules were not that enforcednobody had ever heard of that kinda thing happening, at least not right around here.  They were more concerned to try an

NailTech:: Re: is everyone busy but me?

2009-04-24 Thread shannon
I have been very fortunate, and am very very busy.  I have moved twice in the past 2 years.  I have been a year and a half at my new home based salon and am almost to the point of turning people away.  I have not done any advertising,  except for a table ad at a town 20 minutes away from here, 

NailTech:: Re: Kiosk Esti???

2009-04-24 Thread Jennifer
There is brow threading at kiosks in malls here. I can't imagine why someone wants to have everyone looking at them while they get their brows done. Jenn On Apr 24, 2009, at 11:45 AM, Kim Tobin wrote: > I was floored yesterday while walking through the local discount > mall. There was a g

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Nicole Cormier
Yeah. Nice. High frequency shouldn't be used on things like cold sores or inflamed cuticles. This is, of course, common sense, but as I tell my students when they roll their eyes during the "take a shower every day and brush your hair" class, not all of us develop common sense into adultho

NailTech:: Re: Kiosk Esti???

2009-04-24 Thread Michele .
You should go back and ask her where her license is. In WA state, as well as others I'm sure, we have to prominently display our license in our specific work area so she should have to also. If she can't show you a license you should report her. Michele Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:45:01 -0

NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Shannon Kuharik
Hi Pati, I work Wed - Sat and I make about $360.00 every 2 weeks (that is 50% commision) THat does not include tips. Not sure if that is good or bad for a nail tech. I have been with the salon since they opened 8 months ago. And I do market myself to everyone. I have been a reflexologist for 6

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Dayna - Days of Beauty
Holey cow Pati!! What ever happened to that teacher after all of this? Dayna Days of Beauty Ontario - CANADA From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pati Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 6:36 PM To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Re: Est

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
I am not a doctor nor an expert but i will say this...my best friend's niece, at the age of 4, was kissed lightly by her pre-school teacher (just a peck somehere NOT her mouth) who happened to have a cold sore on her lip.  The niece started having seizures and had to be hospitalized and put into

NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Maureen Solan
I will use glue and powder, or silk or fiber wraps if the nails are not extremly long.  If the nails are long or broken off, I will use acrylic and sculpt or do a tip overlay.  If the free edge is still in tact, iwill do an acrylic overlay.   Maureen   --- On Fri, 4/24/09, Pati wrote: From:

NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
Shannon, ?I repair natural nails in a couple of ways...depends on the break. obviously if the whole nail is broken off..I will usually apply a tip and ac.? If the client has a nice long nailbed and doesn't wear her nails long i will sculpt a new one with ac.?? For cracks? will use sometimes a wr

NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
?Pati Everyone has a photographic memory. Some, like me, just don't have any film. -Original Message- From: Shannon Kuharik To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 8:27 am Subject: NailTech:: was Re: julietting now nail breaks Ok, so how does everyone repair a broken

NailTech:: Re: julietting

2009-04-24 Thread Pati
I once fixed a neighbor's nail, on vacation, with krazy glue and a teabag!? (the paper from it) she loved it! ?Pati Everyone has a photographic memory. Some, like me, just don't have any film. -Original Message- From: Debbie Doerrlamm To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 23 Apr 2

NailTech:: Gr8 ad in nailpro:)

2009-04-24 Thread athena elliott
Elaine I just saw the nails you did for the Blossom n Bloom Cina decales in May NailPro. Nice job on those nails. Makes me wanna go to sallys today and buy some :) What size nails would you say your model has like 7 8 and 9's (if we r talkin tips?) Wow so long and slender.beautiful wo

NailTech:: Re: FAB-U-LOUS new products from Body Coffee

2009-04-24 Thread athena elliott
Yumo I love coffee. I have created several pedicures w coffee in them. I will ck these out! Thanks K! On 4/24/09, KeyzKaren wrote: > Hey you guys…I’ve told you before about the Body Coffee product line…just > got my hands on their “Luxe” line of amazing products. Here’s the link: > > > > http:/

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread athena elliott
Debbie!! Recently posted about a client who came in with a cluster of blisters around her big toe. My client transferred her own Herpes simplex virus to her toe (herpetic whitloe / digital herpes)!! That is how contagious it is. I will most def agree w Lynnette...using and AutoClave combining s

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Dayna - Days of Beauty
That scares me because cold sores are a strain of the herpes virus! There is NO WAY that a UV Sanitizer is going to kill that!! YUCK! Dayna Days of Beauty Ontario - CANADA From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Debra Watters Sent: Friday, Apri

NailTech:: Re: Kiosk Esti???

2009-04-24 Thread lynnette59
Kim, I HATE that this is going on. They are threading and waxing and plucking. I talked to Diana about this in Chicago and she said they get away with it because it is an art. More later. Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Kim Tobin Date:

NailTech:: Kiosk Esti???

2009-04-24 Thread Kim Tobin
I was floored yesterday while walking through the local discount mall.  There was a girl, not sure if she was even licensed, doing a brow wax at a kiosk!!  Am I the only one that thinks this is wrong?  I did stop to look and there was no license posted anywhere!!   Kim Tobin Nails by Kim Warrent

NailTech:: Re: MORE INFO...

2009-04-24 Thread michele pierno
Hi Denise,   Thank you for the welcome!  I wish I knew about this "group" years ago so many times I've had questions and not another tech available to offer their wisdom.    I am a nail tech in product development for Kiss Products.  (Heard of us?)  www.kissusa.com www.broadwaynails.com   W

NailTech:: Re: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread lynnette59
Debbie, She is likely using a "UV sterilizer" that is not sterilizing anything!!! Those UV things do nothing except give the ignorant a false sense if security. She would need an autoclave for that. I have never heard using HF for cold sores. Wow. If she does use the glass for her HF and is was

NailTech:: Re: So...interesting week of nail repairs

2009-04-24 Thread arpi31
Karen, Brilliant!!! Arpi Sekeryan Sent from my Verizon Wireless -Original Message- From: "KeyzKaren" Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:22:25 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: So...interesting week of nail repairs Arpi..I do too! As a footnote to this story, the Dentist came in with all of his nai

NailTech:: Re: Nail Lite Products

2009-04-24 Thread Kim Tobin
I love the all of Naillite products.  Their customer service is out of this world.  I have not had any trouble with their gels or acrylics or supplies.  I do love Akzentz too.  But for the price, Naillite is hard to beat. Good Luck! Kim Tobin Nails by Kim Warrenton, MO --- On Wed, 4/22/09, mdwi

NailTech:: Esti is treating Cold Sores....YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Debra Watters
While I'm working on my client's nails, one of the stylists walks out from the aesthetician's room to show me her cold sore on her nose. She said the "Esti" just high frequencied her nose. and has been doing it for a few days. I just about fell off my chair. My client's eyes almost popped out an

NailTech:: Re: new to nail tech google group

2009-04-24 Thread Onyxkeeper
hi michelle :) welcome to our group! can you explain a little more about your request for nailtechs? do you need anyone in portland oregon? thanks! denise **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421330x1

NailTech:: Re: Sharing my single space with a hairdresser

2009-04-24 Thread KeyzKaren
I always say good fences make good neighbors.you need to set some boundaries in clear, concise WRITING! Make up a contract...even if it's just a piece of note paper with a list of items you discussed and the expectations of both sides. Set a meeting...and have a list already made up: who do

NailTech:: Re: Lifting and splitting

2009-04-24 Thread mcmontgomery
Ok- A. What product are you using? B. Are you following manuf instructions completely? C. Are you using tips? We need specifics regarding your application steps EXACTLY. Melody Montgomery Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Wet Paint Da

NailTech:: Re: So...interesting week of nail repairs

2009-04-24 Thread KeyzKaren
Arpi..I do too! As a footnote to this story, the Dentist came in with all of his nails nicely trimmed, and lightly buffed to a shine...using his "MAN-icure Kit" that I put together to retail at Christmas time. He told me he usually trims his nails Sunday afternoons! I ordered blue plastic j

NailTech:: Re: So...interesting week of nail repairs

2009-04-24 Thread arpi31
Cool! I love it when men take care of their nails. Arpi Sekeryan Sent from my Verizon Wireless -Original Message- From: "KeyzKaren" Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:18:16 To: Subject: NailTech:: So...interesting week of nail repairs This week had my dentist call me for a nail repair appt.

NailTech:: Re: is everyone busy but me?

2009-04-24 Thread Michelle Cordes
Keep your chin up, Shannon! Remember, here in a few weeks all those clients should be coming around for pedicures again! This is why you will need to NON STOP promote for the next 6 months!!! Promote when you're busy to fill when you're not, and keep on promoting right through the slow times. It

NailTech:: Re: referrals- Patrice

2009-04-24 Thread lynnette59
Well after meeting you I KNEW you would be perfect. I do not know her but her sister is my daughters roommate. Let me know how it works out!! Buenos dias, Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: patriceparke...@yahoo.com Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:32:02 To: Na

NailTech:: Re: Lifting and splitting

2009-04-24 Thread arpi31
Are you using the right wattage for the gel? The curing time is important too. Arpi Sekeryan Sent from my Verizon Wireless -Original Message- From: Wet Paint Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:12:03 To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Lifting and splitting Ok what am I doing wr

NailTech:: Re: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Michelle Cordes
If it is close to the free edge, I usually just use glue before I base coat. If it is further back or from free edge to cuticle direction, I use clear acrylic. That way I KNOW it will stay on until it grows out... Michelle Cordes, LNT The Nail Spa @ Steel Magnolias Salon "The spa for your hands

NailTech:: Re: Lifting and splitting

2009-04-24 Thread arpi31
How did you prep? Did you make sure gel didn't get on skin? Arpi Sekeryan Sent from my Verizon Wireless -Original Message- From: Wet Paint Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:12:03 To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Lifting and splitting Ok what am I doing wrong? I have brand n

NailTech:: Re: Gel Questions

2009-04-24 Thread arpi31
I have used Le Chat+I had great results. As for 45 bulb or 35. From what I remember, there are either 8 watts or 9 watts multiply with the amount that ar in the machine... Depending on the company, what they require you to use... Arpi Sekeryan Sent from my Verizon Wireless -Original Message-

NailTech:: Re: Nail Lite Products

2009-04-24 Thread patriceparker73
Hey lynnette thank you or the referal Rebecca is right in my area. Patrice ofChgo Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: lynnett...@tmo.blackberry.net Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:31:11 To: Subject: NailTech:: Re: Nail Lite Products Niecey, I use some of Nailite's product

NailTech:: Re: Nail Lite Products

2009-04-24 Thread lynnette59
Niecey, I use some of Nailite's products. Gels are good from there. There is one brand that is well known but has generic packaging. Lower price. I used their pink hard gel the other day. WOW. It was awesome. Very thick so I had control over it. I expect a very large order from them today. I di

NailTech:: Re: Best news yet!

2009-04-24 Thread Tarsha Johns
Thats great Athena, I am happy for you!!! I can't wait to meet you in Orlando. Tarsha On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 9:14 PM, athena elliott wrote: > > Its official!!! I have been asked to MINX Beyonce entire band for > there last concert of the tour here in Houston July 4th!! > No word on wether I w

NailTech:: Correction: NAILITE products.

2009-04-24 Thread mdwilliams627
Sorry misspelled the product name. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to NailTech@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nailt

NailTech:: Nail Lite Products

2009-04-24 Thread mdwilliams627
I wanted to know has anyone used their products, and what you think of them. I like their prices, but I'm a little affriad of the low prices. I want to make sure I used good quality products. As well all know high price doesn't always mean good quality. So if anyone uses? their products such as

NailTech:: Lifting and splitting

2009-04-24 Thread Wet Paint
Ok what am I doing wrong? I have brand new bulbs and brand new gels but my nails are still a wreck. My pinky nail ripped right off. Ouch! I think my construction and filing are what's wrong. Any thoughts? Michelle Phoenix --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received thi

NailTech:: Gel Questions

2009-04-24 Thread Bewitched
Hi There! I have 2 quick questions Has anyone tried LeChat gel polish? If you have what did you think Also have you used a 45 watt gel light? Is it better than a 35 watt light Thank You all in advance Rachel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because y

NailTech:: Re: Best news yet!

2009-04-24 Thread LaShaun Brown-Glenn
Athena, You Rock When I grow up, I will have a little of you mixed in. I better start minxing, huh? Congrats and have fun! LaShaun Brown-glenn Speaking on point www.speakingonpoint.com From: NailTech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ida Bonap

NailTech:: new to nail tech google group

2009-04-24 Thread michele pierno
  Hi All,   What a great way for techs to bounce off ideas and keep in touch!  I love it! I have a question for "everyone" I'm new at this, so I do hope it reaches all members   My company is looking for nail techs in specific parts of the country, particularly major cities in... Califo

NailTech:: is everyone busy but me?

2009-04-24 Thread Shannon Kuharik
Hey everyone, Just wanted to see how everyone was doing. I know Athena is rockin, but how is everyone else? I am a new nail tech (I have finally achieved 1 year, no more months!!) and started a brand new organic only natural nails salon in August. We were really busy for a month and then the ec

NailTech:: nail art

2009-04-24 Thread Shannon Kuharik
Just have to say I have never done the nail art and last night I painted my nails to look like watermelons. This could get addicting. Shannon Kuharik --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" gro

NailTech:: was Re: julietting now nail breaks

2009-04-24 Thread Shannon Kuharik
Ok, so how does everyone repair a broken nail? Superglue and a tea bag? silk wrap with resin and activator? Plain base coat? What are some ways out there to repair a natural nail that is broken? Thanks everyone! Shannon Kuharik - Original Message - From: Debbie Doerrlamm To: Nail

NailTech:: Re: So...interesting week of nail repairs

2009-04-24 Thread Diana Bonn
You work miracles Karen!! diana from indiana At 12:18 AM 4/24/2009, you wrote: >This week had my dentist call me for a nail >repair appt. (his wife is a weekly client). He >tore a nail down into the quick and his wife >suggested he call me. So he came in and we did a >“veneer