RE: NailTech:: Re: Any reviews on CND offlyfast

2015-01-26 Thread Laura Merzetti
No worries. Because this is a pro mailing list I thought some of you might think that Offly Fast was a new super removal product from CND. It isn’t J What I do personally, is treat everyone who comes to me with gel polish from another salon all the same. I buff the top coat, wrap and w

RE: NailTech:: Any reviews on CND offlyfast

2015-01-26 Thread Laura Merzetti
great retail item for those clients who may not be coming back for removal. Hope this helps! Laura Merzetti CND Education Ambassador Toronto, Canada From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cira mench Sent: January-26-15 12:05 PM To: nailtech

RE: NailTech:: natural nail overlay question

2014-08-21 Thread Laura Merzetti
Michelle …. 4 letters…. HRTE J See you there! Laura Merzetti From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wet Paint Nail Spa Sent: August-21-14 4:23 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: NailTech:: natural nail overlay question Thank you

RE: NailTech:: foil coverage

2014-01-12 Thread Laura Merzetti
Diana, it will always stick to the unwiped inhibition layer of CND Shellac. Other gel polishes, I'm not sure about. I never try to cover a nail fully in one piece of foil, I use it randomly over the nail for a distressed look. If you have Shellac you are good :) Laura -Original Message-

RE: NailTech:: foil coverage

2014-01-11 Thread Laura Merzetti
Michelle, I've heard of people curing the adhesive for 2 minutes in a UV lamp, then using a manicure stick to really press the foil onto the nail. Have you tried that already? Laura J From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wet Paint Nail Spa Sent: Ja

RE: NailTech:: Premiere Orlando was EXCITING!! (My very FIRST nail event)

2013-06-06 Thread Laura Merzetti
Don’t forget a sweater, the convention floor and the classrooms can be a bit chilly ;) Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Debbie Doerrlamm Sent: June-06-13 4:57 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: Premiere Orlando was

RE: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here?

2013-04-21 Thread Laura Merzetti
y not remember me. Unless...I'm remembering this whole story wrongly! Karen From: Laura Merzetti <mailto:la...@scratchmyback.ca> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:39 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here? Sounds wonderful K

RE: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here?

2013-04-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
have missed it so much! KeyzKaren...rides again! lolol From: Laura Merzetti <mailto:la...@scratchmyback.ca> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 6:39 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here? Sounds wonderful Karen - does that mean I

RE: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here?

2013-04-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
ht now I just really need their love and support. I'm very excited to be going backwas there at Easter and felt so homesick when I got back to Texas! Karen On Apr 19, 2013, at 2:37 PM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: Wow Karen! Are you heading back to the Keys ?? Laura

RE: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here?

2013-04-19 Thread Laura Merzetti
Wow Karen! Are you heading back to the Keys ?? Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Hodges Sent: April-19-13 2:49 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Anyone want to take over here? OK..it's official...I have

RE: NailTech:: Need advice/rant

2013-03-26 Thread Laura Merzetti
All great advice given so far. It sounds to me like she just wanted you to fulfill the Groupon deals. Now that they're over she doesn't need you. Regardless of what she wants to 'talk' about tomorrow, you should consider this as your exit interview, and move on. You are much better than this pl

RE: NailTech:: Natural nail salons??

2013-02-07 Thread Laura Merzetti
This email made me smile J I love your passion Gurpreet! Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of gurpr...@nailspaindia.com Sent: February-06-13 6:46 AM To: Nail Tech Google group Subject: GS: NailTech:: Natural nail salons?? Thank you for

RE: NailTech:: I am a nail tech I ahve a question

2013-02-07 Thread Laura Merzetti
Welcome J you have several questions ;) The monomer you're describing sounds like odorless monomer. It is usually a very pale purple in my experience. That is a completely different system and technique than traditional (smelly, purple) monomer. Primer that smells like stinky feet is

RE: NailTech:: gel sticking to cheap ac: was Re: What to say to clients who think that an NSS salon nails are beautiful?

2012-11-24 Thread Laura Merzetti
Diana we're talking about filling MMA nails with hard gel (not gel polish). Are you unconfused now ?? ;) Laura -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Diana Bonn Sent: November-23-12 3:49 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject

RE: NailTech:: Re: What to say to clients who think that an NSS salon nails are beautiful? Now - pricing structure?

2012-11-24 Thread Laura Merzetti
: What to say to clients who think that an NSS salon nails are beautiful? Now - pricing structure? LOVE this! I've called it a rebuild fee.but love your verbiage best! Karen <--who's gonna steal this one! From: Laura Merzetti <mailto:la...@scratchmyback.ca&

RE: NailTech:: Re: What to say to clients who think that an NSS salon nails are beautiful? Now - pricing structure?

2012-11-23 Thread Laura Merzetti
een discussed in the past, I think it needs to be rehashed every now and again. Katherine Fahrig Nails at Panache Sent from my iPod On Nov 23, 2012, at 4:07 PM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: Katherine I agree with you. The only way I've had any success with gel over MMA is to re

RE: NailTech:: Re: What to say to clients who think that an NSS salon nails are beautiful?

2012-11-23 Thread Laura Merzetti
Katherine I agree with you. The only way I've had any success with gel over MMA is to really thin out the enhancement first - which as you know takes a lot of time. I don't even bother trying to soak it off anymore, waste of time and acetone. Then I apply a liberal layer of gel over it. You can

NailTech:: Need nail tech in Savannah, GA

2012-11-09 Thread Laura Merzetti
I have a snowbird who will need a good tech for 6 months beginning in January. She gets regular polish pedis and gel polish manicures - doesn't matter which system you use. She is a very good client. Anybody on the list in, or know of someone in, Savannah GA? Thanks Laura M -

RE: NailTech:: CND Additives Glitz and Glamour!

2012-11-06 Thread Laura Merzetti
I just bought this yesterday at our Canadian networking event and Jenn Mather (CND EA) was demoing how to use it with netting over Shellac. Absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to try it! Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Katherine Fahr

RE: NailTech:: CND Shellac Nourishing Remover

2012-11-01 Thread Laura Merzetti
. Too bad it smells so strong but I love the effect on the skin and nails. Yay! =) On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 8:41 AM, Laura Merzetti wrote: Just cleaning out my email and came across this. I've been using it for the past month and it's great. Nails look moisturized and the skin on the

RE: NailTech:: CND Shellac Nourishing Remover

2012-11-01 Thread Laura Merzetti
Just cleaning out my email and came across this. I've been using it for the past month and it's great. Nails look moisturized and the skin on the fingers is not dried out at all. No impact on soak-off time either (in fact it might be less).Just in case anybody else was wondering. Laura

RE: NailTech:: Files vs E-files

2012-10-11 Thread Laura Merzetti
Also the regulations in Ontario, Canada - unless the file can be disinfected such as a metal file, files are considered a one-use item and must be disposed of after each client. I use my efile for finishing, then a metal file to refine the sidewalls and free edge. I also use the metal file on my

RE: NailTech:: CND Shellac Nourishing Remover

2012-09-18 Thread Laura Merzetti
Thanks Holly! I know you are away teaching right now so thanks for taking the time to chime in J Keep us posted when you begin to use it. Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Holly L Schippers Sent: September-18-12 12:43 PM To: Beauty

NailTech:: CND Shellac Nourishing Remover

2012-09-17 Thread Laura Merzetti
Anybody used this yet? I am interested to see what the results are like. Says it removes Shellac in 8 minutes. I am more interested in the 'nourishing' part. Laura M. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this g

RE: NailTech:: Okay, I'm an idiot, Transfer foil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-07-24 Thread Laura Merzetti
Diana, if you wipe as Sheryl suggested, you are placing the side you wiped against the nail. Hope that makes sense. As for Shellac and not using adhesive, Shellac cures a little drier, so it grabs the foil really really well. You don't need the adhesive with Shellac at all. With other SOGP's y

RE: NailTech:: Okay, I'm an idiot, Transfer foil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-07-23 Thread Laura Merzetti
Transfer foils work great with the cured layer of Shellac. No need for glue. On the other gel polishes, yes, but not Shellac, so Diana if that's what you're using you don't need the glue. But yes, get some www.dollarnailart.com foils !! Laura M. -Original Message- From: nailtech@goog

RE: NailTech:: gel lamp advice

2012-06-30 Thread Laura Merzetti
Michelle, the CND lamp is good - but I don't like the fact there is no setting to turn it on indefinitely. You have 4 buttons you can program to different intervals, which is nice. But I like to have the lamp 'on' sometimes for several minutes during a service. And I can't help but think that al

RE: NailTech:: Gel nails

2012-05-26 Thread Laura Merzetti
Yeah, if she's been to a discount salon to get her gel nails, most likely she has acrylic with a gel sealer on top. You'll have to ask a bunch of questions (how was it applied, like liquid and powder, or cured every layer in the UV lamp, that sort of thing). If it's MMA acrylic she's got on, you'

RE: NailTech:: Rhinestone business...

2012-05-12 Thread Laura Merzetti
She's done my logo in rhinestones on tee shirts. She did a great job. I messaged her recently about ordering more but I didn't hear back from her. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wet Paint Nail Spa Sent: May-11-12 11:33 PM To

RE: NailTech:: Diana--Questions about your soft gel manicure

2012-04-09 Thread Laura Merzetti
Gelicure already belongs to Nubar...sorry Becky! Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Becky Sent: April-09-12 9:29 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: Diana--Questions about your soft gel manicure I like the term

RE: NailTech:: CVS Discovery

2012-04-09 Thread Laura Merzetti
I am using the Gelish MiniPro LED 45 LED lamp I bought at Sally Beauty for $50. Yes $50. It is a 20 second base/45 second colour cure. You have to do fingers and thumbs separately. It works fine. I tried it on toes and it is too small to sit properly over someone's foot. But yes, it got me th

RE: NailTech:: Re: Gel polish

2012-04-07 Thread Laura Merzetti
I do some clients the same way, I use a base and top coat of hard gel - not sure if that makes a difference - it doesn't chip. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Angela Wingerter Sent: April-07-12 8:54 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com;

RE: NailTech:: Re: oh no

2012-03-17 Thread Laura Merzetti
Anna, is this code embedded in the picture or on your website? If it's on pictures I would like to add it to mine. I specifically asked my web designer about enabling this when he was working for me and he told me it was a lot of work (read: more expensive) so I didn't do it. But if I can do

RE: NailTech:: pigment for gel nails

2012-03-16 Thread Laura Merzetti
Holly, the website is www.tuffenuffnails.ca in Canada. A vast assortment of great pigments. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Becky Sent: March-15-12 9:26 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: pigment for gel nails

RE: NailTech:: oh no

2012-03-14 Thread Laura Merzetti
I'm so sorry this happened to you. Even though I vaguely know about copyright infringement I still really never thought that some company or some person was randomly trolling the internet to catch people. When I had my website redesigned last year my web guy gave me the link to Shutterstock and f

RE: NailTech:: Re: I'm annoyed

2012-02-19 Thread Laura Merzetti
There is a shop near me who charges $5-$10 more for Shellac than I do. They charge $10 more to do a Shellac French. And yes they are an NSS. And I'm not cheap, either. Laura M. -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jill in

RE: NailTech:: Help-- I need a solution!

2012-02-10 Thread Laura Merzetti
! Sorry but what is NNO? Pati On Feb 10, 2012, at 8:07 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: I have one client similar to this. She's been an on/off gel polish client for about a year because nothing has worked. She IS a peeler. I'd given her THE TALK a few months ago about what S

RE: NailTech:: Help-- I need a solution!

2012-02-10 Thread Laura Merzetti
I have one client similar to this. She's been an on/off gel polish client for about a year because nothing has worked. She IS a peeler. I'd given her THE TALK a few months ago about what SHE does to her nails when SHE peels them off. She fully understands and accepts that she is the one doing

RE: NailTech:: Help-- I need a solution!

2012-02-09 Thread Laura Merzetti
Are her nails also peeling at the free edge? I use primer on my ladies who have this problem, it seems to help. Just swipe it on the free edge. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Maggie in Visalia Sent: February-09-12 4:37 PM To: 1N

RE: NailTech:: Gelish LED lamp at Sally's

2012-01-31 Thread Laura Merzetti
Because (I'm guessing) the OPI Gelcolor is formulated to work with the OPI LED lamp and not the Gelish LED lamp.Not all LED lamps are equal, which is why I'm not buying one..yet. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wet Paint Nail

NailTech:: YN tech needed in Winston-Salem, NC

2012-01-26 Thread Laura Merzetti
I know someone who is looking for a nail tech in the area who uses YN and can do stilettos. She is willing to travel a half hour radius and will pay well. Please email me privately if you can help or know of someone who can. I've already contacted the YN distributor in NC and have had no luc

RE: NailTech:: Overcuring gel questions

2012-01-25 Thread Laura Merzetti
x AZ 85027 602-493-9043 Fax: 602-493-2544 <mailto:er...@gelousy.com> er...@gelousy.com <http://www.gelousy.com> www.gelousy.com Original Message Subject: RE: NailTech:: Overcuring gel questions From: "Laura Merzetti" < <mailto:la...@scr

RE: NailTech:: Overcuring gel questions

2012-01-25 Thread Laura Merzetti
Thanks again Erick. Without derailing this train too much, I am interested in the concept of the lifetime of the enhancement being 12 weeks (at most). Let's say that I leave a thin base of gel on the nails during each rebalance, which will grow off the nail. If this product is at the clien

RE: NailTech:: Overcuring gel questions

2012-01-24 Thread Laura Merzetti
Me too J Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rachel Bolek Sent: January-24-12 3:09 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: Overcuring gel questions Oh how I enjoy Erick's responses! - Original Message -

RE: NailTech:: Groupon - ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY DO NOT DO IT

2012-01-18 Thread Laura Merzetti
Here is an interesting article on Groupon from an investment point of view. If you think about it, it is exactly a Ponzi scheme. http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/heres-why-groupons-business-model-looks-e erily-like-a-ponzi-scheme.html/ Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com

RE: NailTech:: Matte black nails

2012-01-05 Thread Laura Merzetti
I like that method - will have to try it, thanks for sharing Katherine! Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Katherine Fahrig Sent: January-05-12 2:36 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: Matte black nails To get a ge

RE: NailTech:: Eco as a base for OPI

2011-12-14 Thread Laura Merzetti
Can I give you a tip - a soak off gel polish top coat (think Gelish Top It Off) or something similar works great over traditional gel. Sometimes the traditional UV gel top coats, glosses.what ever you want to call them - just don't stay shiny. But I've never had a problem with the SOGP topcoats

RE: NailTech:: Need help with holiday client gift

2011-12-13 Thread Laura Merzetti
Feb 28 2012 this of course is our slow time. It gives both of us a gift!!! C On Dec 9, 6:10 am, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: > Thanks Katherine, I appreciate your input.  I don't like to give 'free' > services either. > > Laura > > From: nailtech@googlegroups.co

RE: NailTech:: Need help with holiday client gift

2011-12-09 Thread Laura Merzetti
ce when you show them the difference between you and them ( NSS salons ). Katherine St. Louis, MO Sent from my iPad On Dec 8, 2011, at 11:29 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: I need some opinions on an idea for client gifts this year, and hoping some of you might have had luck with this sce

RE: NailTech:: Need help with holiday client gift

2011-12-08 Thread Laura Merzetti
Sorry, meant to say NSS! Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Laura Merzetti Sent: December-08-11 12:29 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Need help with holiday client gift I need some opinions on an idea for client

RE: NailTech:: Why are my Gel Lamps JUNK!? (A Furious Rant on Gels!)

2011-12-02 Thread Laura Merzetti
Pam, I'm pretty much strictly a gel tech now. A couple of things caught my attention as I read your rant (and I swear I read it fast so it sounded like one! LOL). Have you ever changed your bulbs in the 18 months you've had these lamps? Even using them part-time, after 18 months they need to

RE: NailTech:: Gel Tech in Indianapolis, IN

2011-11-30 Thread Laura Merzetti
Can I just say I referred a friend of mine in Indianapolis to Jennifer awhile ago and she was thrilled beyond words! I love to be able to do this for people on our list :) Laura -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kathe

RE: NailTech:: Sog without manicure

2011-11-30 Thread Laura Merzetti
I think I had one person ask me to do it at a reduced price because they wanted to skip the manicure, but I'm with you ladies on that. Most people actually ask to make sure I do a manicure with the gel polish application (they want it included) - because they are finding other places only do the a

RE: NailTech:: Re: Shellac Brainwashed

2011-11-17 Thread Laura Merzetti
On 2011-11-17 11:36 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: Wow, what happened to the cost of doing business? If I work in an office, am I expected to pay 'service charges' for the phone that I answer, the computer, the printer paper, the copier and the fax machine? I can't do my

RE: NailTech:: Re: Shellac Brainwashed

2011-11-17 Thread Laura Merzetti
Wow, what happened to the cost of doing business? If I work in an office, am I expected to pay 'service charges' for the phone that I answer, the computer, the printer paper, the copier and the fax machine? I can't do my job without these things, just like a salon employee can't do their job wit

RE: NailTech:: Shellac Brainwashed

2011-11-17 Thread Laura Merzetti
I use several different lines (Shellac is one of them) - all successfully. My clients tend to pick based on colour, not brand. Once they choose, I will explain how the process works with that product, what they can expect from it, how it will be removed, and what they need to do once they leave m

RE: NailTech:: Old bulbs

2011-11-14 Thread Laura Merzetti
Debbie I've heard very good things about the Light Elegance lights. I don't think you can go wrong with those. And they are only 3 bulbs so you save when it's time to replace them J Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Debbie Wade Se

RE: NailTech:: Re: Appointment Stretching

2011-11-02 Thread Laura Merzetti
get to it. > Ok sorry for the ranting...I have been in the house all day cooking for everyone that is staying here cause they lost power because of this freakish blizzard we had yesterday!!! (10 inches of snow and a 1/2 million trees that came down) > Thanks for all the suggestions! > &g

RE: NailTech:: Re: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-31 Thread Laura Merzetti
if a day isn't filling as fast (like if the first spot isn't filled and there are some afternoon ones I'll block the first and just come in later, I'll open it when the other times fill up). Strategy is always a fabulous thing :) On Oct 31, 8:07 am, "Laura Merzetti"

RE: NailTech:: Re: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-31 Thread Laura Merzetti
s staying here cause they lost power because of this freakish blizzard we had yesterday!!! (10 inches of snow and a 1/2 million trees that came down) > Thanks for all the suggestions! > > > Pati > > On Oct 30, 2011, at 11:04 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: > >

RE: NailTech:: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-31 Thread Laura Merzetti
ke 1 now! And be sure to group your appts. either from the start of your day (say at 10am) and booking up or from the end of your day (say 6pm) and booking down. This prevents you from having a 6 hour gap between appts. when you only have 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Hope this help

RE: NailTech:: Re: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-30 Thread Laura Merzetti
hats up to > >them, but I have very few who come in at 2 weeks because their nails > >look too good.  Repairs aren't typically a problem except for a few > >and God knows what they do to their nails!! > > >-Jess > > >On Oct 29, 9:45 am, "Laura Merzetti

RE: NailTech:: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-30 Thread Laura Merzetti
o have all (wellmost) of my clients on standing appointments and now they usually make an appointment before leaving but often will call or text me to make it the next week. I would love to hear the answers to your post! Pati Schembari -Original Message----- From: Laura Merzetti To

RE: NailTech:: Re: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-29 Thread Laura Merzetti
ause there is mutual respect, because I deserve it and so do they. Becky On Oct 29, 2011 11:57 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: I never thought of that Jess, you're right. Thanks ! Laura -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On

RE: NailTech:: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-29 Thread Laura Merzetti
d, no repairs included) Repairs with a rebalance- add $2 each OVER 5 WEEKS WILL BE CONSIDERED A FULL SET Curious to hear others opinions on this. cira mench wrote: I am curious too! Cira On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Laura Merzetti wrote: Hey gang, I'm thinking of changing my

RE: NailTech:: Re: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-29 Thread Laura Merzetti
pt for a few and God knows what they do to their nails!! -Jess On Oct 29, 9:45 am, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: > Hey gang, > > I'm thinking of changing my rebalance pricing to reflect the longer > intervals my clients are starting to go in between appointments.   I&#

RE: NailTech:: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-29 Thread Laura Merzetti
2-493-9043 Fax: 602-493-2544 er...@gelousy.com www.gelousy.com From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Laura Merzetti Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 6:45 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTech:: Appointment Stretching Hey gang,

NailTech:: Appointment Stretching

2011-10-29 Thread Laura Merzetti
Hey gang, I'm thinking of changing my rebalance pricing to reflect the longer intervals my clients are starting to go in between appointments. I'm thinking a 2-week, 3-week and 4-week charge. Right now I only have one price. My clients currently go between 3-4 weeks successfully. I'm

NailTech:: Canada's version of the Square

2011-10-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
For anybody north of the border who was jealous of the Square - we now have our own version. I am currently getting info from Moneris about costs if anybody is interested. http://www.moneris.com/espmobile Laura M -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

RE: NailTech:: cnd light recall

2011-10-19 Thread Laura Merzetti
Michele all the lamps came from the same place - the only reason they are being recalled in Canada is due to a labelling issue. Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michele Wolosyn Sent: October-19-11 1:13 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com

RE: NailTech:: cnd light recall

2011-10-19 Thread Laura Merzetti
Michele it's just in Canada. Holly C. I got a letter in the mail about it the other day. My letter says "please contact Stericycle @ 866-534-9986 to secure an approved return kit. You will be provided with a full refund or replacement product". Laura M. -Original Message- From: nail

RE: NailTech:: Re: what happened?

2011-10-19 Thread Laura Merzetti
I agree with Rhonda about the Facebook business page. It is free and it scores high in internet searches. Another one to do is Google Places, again free but it will come up right away on a search of your business. If you are going to have a website make sure your designer optimizes it for sear

RE: NailTech:: gelac polish

2011-09-15 Thread Laura Merzetti
Yes, I've had a couple that dried up like that. I don't use it anyway, so I didn't notice until somebody asked the same question a month or so ago. I haven't bothered getting them replaced because I don't really like the product. Laura M. -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegrou

RE: NailTech:: Duckbill nails

2011-08-22 Thread Laura Merzetti
That's so funny Simmy because everyone on the UK Salongeek site has been very vocal lately about how ugly they are and that they would never do them. I had a client last week who had them done in Jersey and wanted to know if I did them. First request for them ever, here. I'm thinking about

RE: NailTech:: Re: Are You All Still Liking Your "Square?" Any Updates?

2011-08-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
No Annette, I already checked. Laura -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Annette Sent: August-19-11 7:40 AM To: NailTech Subject: NailTech:: Re: Are You All Still Liking Your "Square?" Any Updates? Is the square availab

RE: NailTech:: Re: Gelicure

2011-08-15 Thread Laura Merzetti
it a Canadian brand? Best. G Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel -Original Message- From: "Laura Merzetti" Sender: nailtech@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:26:28 To: Reply-To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: NailTech:: Re: Gelicure No, haven't tried it An

RE: NailTech:: Re: Gelicure

2011-08-15 Thread Laura Merzetti
riginal Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Annette Sent: August-15-11 8:04 AM To: NailTech Subject: Re: NailTech:: Re: Gelicure Laura..have you used the Gelicure yet, if so...do you like the product? On Aug 15, 7:34 am, "Laura Merzetti" wrote:

RE: NailTech:: Re: Gelicure

2011-08-15 Thread Laura Merzetti
Gurpreet, check out Fernandas Beauty Supply in Mississauga when you are here... www.fernandas.com Laura M -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of gurpr...@nailspaindia.com Sent: August-14-11 10:59 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com

RE: NailTech:: messages

2011-07-28 Thread Laura Merzetti
Hmmm..I am not getting any spam from the group, and yes it's quiet but everyone is busy J I must have a super duper spam filter installed! Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Dodson Sent: July-27-11 7:36 PM To: nailtech@googleg

RE: NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs

2011-07-22 Thread Laura Merzetti
iPhone On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Laura Merzetti wrote: > I know some of you use one of these for your task chair when doing nails. I'm looking to get a better chair to improve my posture, so I'm looking for feedback from those of you who have one.I really need to make a change s

RE: NailTech:: Prescription nails

2011-07-21 Thread Laura Merzetti
are the same company. Katherine St. Louis, MO Sent from my iPad On Jul 20, 2011, at 11:49 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: Think of a Prescription Nail that is tinted a light pink, with a French painted on the free edge. They are thinner than Prescription Nails as well. Personally I

RE: NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs

2011-07-21 Thread Laura Merzetti
; now have all bar height chairs at my desk, etc so I can stand at my laptop > and computer, but I used a stability ball for years, what do you want to > know? >> >> Becky F. >> Kansas City, Mo. >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jul 20, 2011, at 3:03 PM, "La

RE: NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
m my iPhone On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Laura Merzetti wrote: > I know some of you use one of these for your task chair when doing nails.  I’m looking to get a better chair  to improve my posture, so I’m looking for feedback from those of you who have one.    I really need to make a change so

RE: NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
n stand at my laptop and computer, but I used a stability ball for years, what do you want to know? Becky F. Kansas City, Mo. Sent from my iPad On Jul 20, 2011, at 3:03 PM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: Hi Sherri, thanks for the info - I've found a site here in Canada that sells

RE: NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
Sent: July-20-11 3:57 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs There is actually a regular chair on' wheels woth the ball seat, but I can't remember who sells it. google "stabilitys ball chair" Sherri On Jul 20, 2011 12:44 PM, &qu

NailTech:: Stability Ball Task Chairs

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
I know some of you use one of these for your task chair when doing nails. I'm looking to get a better chair to improve my posture, so I'm looking for feedback from those of you who have one.I really need to make a change soon. Thanks! Laura M. -- You received this message becaus

RE: NailTech:: Prescription nails

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
Think of a Prescription Nail that is tinted a light pink, with a French painted on the free edge. They are thinner than Prescription Nails as well. Personally I am kind of liking them. They are still somewhat transparent though, but you can apply a polish or gel polish over top if you wanted, to

RE: NailTech:: Prescription nails

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
I'm never able to get them absolutely crystal clear, but maybe Rhonda can J Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Becky Sent: July-20-11 10:40 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: Prescription nails Another question

RE: NailTech:: Prescription nails

2011-07-20 Thread Laura Merzetti
Ditto on the brush on glue. The CND gelbond works the best, whether for Dashing Diva or Prescription Nails - I've used both. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rhonda Kibuk Sent: July-20-11 10:01 AM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sub

RE: {SPAM?} Re: NailTech:: A Home for Your Bling @ BeautyTech

2011-07-07 Thread Laura Merzetti
HI Saundra, I think you are referring to 'no-light gel' which doesn't need to be cured under a UV lamp. It really is just a thick resin (glue) and you activate it to make it dry faster. I've used it for my prom girl's nails years ago, for temporary sets only when they wanted tips put on. I t

RE: {SPAM?} Re: NailTech:: A Home for Your Bling @ BeautyTech

2011-07-06 Thread Laura Merzetti
Meaning this is a professional mailing list and we welcome all professional nail techs (and students) who are looking for guidance and advice. Based on your answers, people are under the impression you are not a nail tech, and are looking for a little clarification from you, that's all. La

RE: NailTech:: virus warning

2011-06-24 Thread Laura Merzetti
Exactly. The only reason I didn’t is because Rob is a computer geek and I called him just to be sure. That shield makes it look like a Microsoft program, warning and all. Whoever is doing this is very good. Laura From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On B

RE: NailTech:: virus warning

2011-06-24 Thread Laura Merzetti
I've gotten this one twice, you are right, they look very legit. It's maddening. I didn't click on it but I was a split second away from doing so the first time. Laura M. -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Debbie Doerrl

RE: NailTech:: Need help with "pipeless" pedi throne!

2011-06-18 Thread Laura Merzetti
Congratulations Karen! Sounds like a wonderful place to work! And also congrats on (I'm assuming) passing your state boards for Texas !! As for the pedi thrones, do you know what brand they are? Might be worth a try to Google them and see if you can find out any cleaning info that way.

RE: NailTech:: Pedicure bowls

2011-06-07 Thread Laura Merzetti
Jackie - just so you know, I measured my Footsie Bath and it is only 12 inches, so you probably don't want to go that route. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Toebben Sent: June-07-11 4:36 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Sub

RE: NailTech:: Pedicure bowls

2011-06-07 Thread Laura Merzetti
Are you saying your clients think your Belava is like a pan of water? I thought that was a pretty good system? I use a Footsie Bath which is similar to a Belava...nobody has ever complained it isn't professional. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegr

RE: NailTech:: re:sell outs, Essie, etc.

2011-06-05 Thread Laura Merzetti
Yes, exactly my feelings also. You said it much better than I could Michelle. Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Cordes Sent: June-04-11 6:59 PM To: nailtech@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: NailTech:: re:sell outs, Essie, etc.

RE: NailTech:: re:sell outs, Essie, etc.

2011-06-04 Thread Laura Merzetti
That's exactly what I'm trying to do, perhaps on a more subtle level. It also introduces clients to options they don't even know they have. Most only know about Opee ;) Laura M. From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Dodson Sent: June-0

RE: NailTech:: magnetic nails

2011-05-27 Thread Laura Merzetti
They are on Facebook, I've heard of them from there, but don't know anybody who uses the products. Laura -Original Message- From: nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of holly cliffe Sent: May-26-11 6:35 PM To: NailTech@googlegroups.com Subject: NailTec

RE: NailTech:: Re: Is it just me? Thoughts on Gel Polish topcoat vs traditional UV Gel Topcoat

2011-05-26 Thread Laura Merzetti
's fabulous and I love the feel (I know exactly what you mean!). Bottom line is use what works for you! The only time I'm strict about using classic non porous too gloss is with hair stylists and baristas so the nails don't get stained. -jess On May 25, 9:07 am, "Laura Me

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