Re: NailTech:: Slowing down, retiring, and other burning questions. Story idea?

2014-02-03 Thread Nicole Cormier
And I would love to read that blog post if it gets written. It is where my head is at right now, too. Nicole Cormier Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Holly L Schippers

Re: NailTech:: where is everyone?

2013-11-08 Thread Nicole Cormier
tend to my crochet group. I shut down my Facebook because it's such a time waster. :) Nicole Cormier Winnipeg, MB SimpleSockMaking.com Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 7, 2013, at 5:41 PM, "Wet Paint Nail Spa" > wrote: > > I feel like the list has gone

Re: NailTech:: FREE web site & mobile web site- check mine out!

2012-02-12 Thread Nicole Cormier
On 2012-02-12 4:47 PM, "Becky" wrote: > Nicole, > > I appreciate your effort to help but I am not bombarding anyone and I am > asking how to CREATE the mobile site, not how to VIEW one. > > Thank you though. > On Feb 12, 2012 3:43 PM, "Nicole Cormier" w

Re: NailTech:: FREE web site & mobile web site- check mine out!

2012-02-12 Thread Nicole Cormier
ew is great. It loads quickly, has a nice clean look, and is easy to navigate. Great job, Jill!!! Nicole Cormier Winnipeg On 2012-02-12 10:56 AM, "Jill in Ky" wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to

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

2012-01-18 Thread Nicole Cormier
I was showing Michelle's letter to my husband last night. I am adding it to my Groupon is Evil file, lol. We both agreed that Groupon, WagJag, Steal the Deal, etc are in the same category as those payday loan places. Nicole Winnipeg, MB On 2012-01-18 7:55 AM, "salo...@gmail.com" wrote: > The wo

Re: NailTech:: Sog without manicure

2011-11-30 Thread Nicole Cormier
I won't do it without the mani, either. I'm not putting my product on an unprepped nail. If it chips I won't stand behind it, so there is no point to me doing it that way. Nicole On 2011-11-30 7:03 PM, "Angie" wrote: > I had a girl ask me how much I charge for gel polish? I asked her " a gel > m

RE: NailTech:: Re: Shellac Brainwashed

2011-11-17 Thread Nicole Cormier
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 without the necessary products. > > ** ** > > Laura > > ** ** > > *From:* nailtech@googlegroups.com [mailto:nailtech@

Re: NailTech:: Re: Shellac Brainwashed

2011-11-17 Thread Nicole Cormier
Back bar fees are common in this province. I agree that it is not fabulous. In essence, the employees pay for the products o er the long term, not the employer, but it is the owner that gets the tax credit and reaps all the profits. This is why I buy my own product, even if I am paid a wage or sala

Re: NailTech:: Re: Looking for info about UV Polishes

2011-11-12 Thread Nicole Cormier
I gave up on changing their minds as well - AND I say the same thing "You should be a nail tech" Hahaha I also teach them how to remove at home because most of my clients combine coffee and lunch breaks to see me and still sit there on their iPhones conducting business meetings. Such is the way wh

Re: NailTech:: need to fill book

2011-11-01 Thread Nicole Cormier
I use Twitter with the #Winnipeg hashtag to fill empty spaces throughout the week, works like a charm. To promote events we use word of mouth, our Facebook page, and the Cityplace Facebook page. I also blog things of note and they get passed around that way. Nicole On 2011-11-01 6:44 AM, "Lauren D

Re: NailTech:: need to fill book

2011-10-31 Thread Nicole Cormier
Pam has a great idea. I had an open house party in the past and it worked wonders. Another idea that might work: martini/manicure nights? One of the beauty schools did that to get bodies for evening students to practise on. One $15 ticket got someone a Martini and a manicure at a swanky new piano b

Re: NailTech:: Groupon!!! Need input!!!

2011-10-18 Thread Nicole Cormier
I was thinking of doing it so I helped out a girlfriend at the spa she manages when her Groupon clients overwhelmed the staff. Here is my 2 cents: 1. They operate on appts so the groupon people dominated the schedule at the expense of regular clients. Each staff person is about 70% booked on aver

Re: NailTech:: free web page builder

2011-09-20 Thread Nicole Cormier
Go to Blogger. I maintain three sites this way. First get a gmail email then register with Blogger. Then go into your dashboard for Blogger and purchase a URL thru them. Its actually GoDaddy that brokers the domains and it will cost between 2 and 10 dollars, depending on whether or not they have th

Re: NailTech:: WAY OT :)

2011-09-05 Thread Nicole Cormier
I love my Google phone <3 I back everything up to Google online. The apps I use the most are MP3 Music Download, White Noise Lite, Google Docs, Blogger, Kettlebell Comrade, and the most important of all, the Tim Horton Locator :) Nicole Cormier Winnipeg On 2011-09-02 10:20 PM, "Debbie D

Re: NailTech:: I think a need a career change...

2011-08-01 Thread Nicole Cormier
yment services office or human resource type of service provider and get an independent assessment of your marketable skill set. This will give you a direction to start. Nicole Cormier Sent from my iPad On 2011-07-31, at 10:21 PM, Pati Schembari wrote: > Ok gang... I am finally feeling almost

Re: NailTech:: Domain registration for website ?

2011-07-19 Thread Nicole Cormier
You can just transfer the URLs. Godaddy will send you an email telling you what you have to do, once the process is initiated. They're really easy to deal with. Nicole On 2011-07-19 1:53 PM, "Maggie in Visalia" wrote: > Hey y'all. I'm hoping some of you really web-savvy types can help me out: > >

Re: NailTech:: Chop Shops

2011-07-15 Thread Nicole Cormier
I worked in a chop shop, I don't advise it. Much of my experience was politically incorrect discussion in mixed company, to put it nicely. The rabbit hole goes well beyond crappy product and dirty files. One of my former apprentices who worked with me there (this is where we met) almost left the in

Re: NailTech:: Gelish at Sally's (REALLY)

2011-07-11 Thread Nicole Cormier
Yup, way. It is in the Sallys here, too. The prep kit is about $50 or so. I saw it yesterday. All those little bottles and the little lamps. >:( On 2011-07-11 1:29 PM, "Becky" wrote: > No freaking way > On Jul 11, 2011 1:24 PM, "Anna Z-James" wrote: >> Hey Guys, >> >> I am so pissed right n

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

2011-06-05 Thread Nicole Cormier
Opee .haahaha..:) I trting to convince the owners of the salon where I am now to dump OPI but it's a big money maker for them, regardless of who else carries it. I have thought about private labelling my own supplies again. Nicole On 2011-06-04 7:33 AM, "Laura Merzetti" wrote: > > That’

NailTech:: Melbourne Tech Needed

2011-05-27 Thread Nicole Cormier
I did a mani/pedi today on a lovely lady who wad convinced that she couldn't get this no-chip manis in Australia:) I would like to refer her to a nice salon in that city. Is anyone here located in Melbourne? Nicole Winnipeg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

Re: Re: NailTech:: Problem client advice needed for blog

2011-05-11 Thread Nicole Cormier
I should try that!! Michael's Crafts sells leopard print duct tape. In fact, my first client today could benefit from that hahahaha. On 2011-05-11 5:55 AM, "George (Chuck) & Ann-Marie Reaves" < annch...@verizon.net> wrote: > > After many tries, I came up with the "Duck Tape" trick... I keep a ver

NailTech:: Switching

2009-06-03 Thread Nicole Cormier
subbed correctly.ooops - I did it right - I just got Diana's letter about death by spray tan, LOLOLOL Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its g

NailTech:: Re: Gels vs acrylics

2009-05-21 Thread Nicole Cormier
s, it helps. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Pati wrote: > I am by no means a gel expert...I do them but I don&#

NailTech:: Re: Odorless acrylic

2009-05-20 Thread Nicole Cormier
How badly does it yellow? Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Kim Tobin wrote: > I have to tell you tha

NailTech:: Re: What the he!! is wrong with me?

2009-05-07 Thread Nicole Cormier
;re making it too easy for her, she doesn't even have to face you, she just has to text you:) Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Thu, May 7, 2

NailTech:: Re: definition of pandemic/don't panic

2009-04-30 Thread Nicole Cormier
Yes, I really told him that. I think I may swipe a dust mask from nail stores, and pull it out if I ever see Mr. Germ-O-Phobe again. :D At least I know how to get a good seat until this blows over Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba

NailTech:: Re: definition of pandemic/don't panic

2009-04-30 Thread Nicole Cormier
s snickered, but really. Are people that mindless and given to panic? Get off the bus my butt. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Thu, Ap

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

2009-04-27 Thread Nicole Cormier
She is using a high frequency wand - the "violet" wand. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 10:57 PM, Angela R

NailTech:: Re: is everyone busy but me?

2009-04-25 Thread Nicole Cormier
good bundled retail is gone and they're left with mulberry candles taped to the crappy conditioner that no one was buying in the first place:D Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny

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

2009-04-24 Thread Nicole Cormier
the UV lamps within the units as "germicidal" because I've even had this discussion with my superiors in the past and they did not like me much when the conversation was over.* These things don't do anything. * Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics W

NailTech:: Re: julietting

2009-04-23 Thread Nicole Cormier
just me. I'll have to comandeer a student tomorrow morning and run this as an experiment:D Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Thu, Apr 23,

NailTech:: Re: julietting

2009-04-23 Thread Nicole Cormier
INM makes a Juliette kit, but all I use is perm papers and clear base coat. I've also separated the plies of sheets of gibson towels and used those on my own nails in a pinch. My mother used to do it to her nails with nail glue and tissue, then base coat and polish. Nicole Cormier Very

NailTech:: Re: The actual newspaper article on Brazilian waxing Ban

2009-03-16 Thread Nicole Cormier
al. Didn't work. Fight this garbage. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 12:13 AM, Alice wrote: > Here is the full

NailTech:: Re: Brazilian Waxing

2009-03-16 Thread Nicole Cormier
shaps that are referred to? Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 12:06 AM, Alice wrote: > Should Brazilian Waxes Be &

NailTech:: Re: Powder gels? Has anyone heard of this?

2009-02-18 Thread Nicole Cormier
#x27;s using. PS: I know gel is not a powder, LOL. That is a polymer and gel is an oligomer....but I like it when you jump up and down:D Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn tha

NailTech:: Re: Powder gels? Has anyone heard of this?

2009-02-18 Thread Nicole Cormier
right now to check for myself, but it sounded fishy, nonetheless. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Jenny Math

NailTech:: Re: Gels

2009-01-26 Thread Nicole Cormier
g at the damage. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Terri Mullins wrote: > > Hi all! > > I know you all are

NailTech:: Re: Inverted Molds-- Canandian CAPS make a comeback!

2009-01-22 Thread Nicole Cormier
I just went to their website and got all hot and bothered watching those youtube clips. I don't smoke, but I sure could use a cigarette now:) I want, I want, I want. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Man

NailTech:: Re: any excuse to post something

2008-12-15 Thread Nicole Cormier
ge of graduation day for my students ( <-- had to make it industry related somehow!!!) Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at

NailTech:: Re: HRTE San Jose..."You know your a Nailtech if" :o)

2008-11-24 Thread Nicole Cormier
You know you're a nail tech when. ..You've used your acrylic to repair broken coffee mug handles and eight years later, they're still good. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The

NailTech:: Re: 9 watts vs. 36 watts

2008-11-15 Thread Nicole Cormier
th broken nails:) Some of the techs on the list have mentioned having two lamps, which I think is great. I use two and it saves me so much time. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny ac

NailTech:: Re: soak off gels and natural nails

2008-11-15 Thread Nicole Cormier
I'll have to post some pictures of their work. My only gripe with soak-off gel is that every one that I've ever tried so far has been really rubbery and bendy. I'd love to see something with more strength. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Estheti

NailTech:: Re: 9 watts vs. 36 watts

2008-11-15 Thread Nicole Cormier
There is no such thing as a 36 watt gel lamp. It is a light unit with four nine-watt bulbs. They don't add up to 36 watts of power, simply 9 watts from each bulb, sending light from different angles to cure the nail. You can't overcure or overexpose a gel nail to the light in your la

NailTech:: Re: Tanis is that you!!!!!

2008-11-11 Thread Nicole Cormier
Great for you!!! I was wondering when you were going to be done school:) Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 5:53 PM, Alice

NailTech:: Re: Detox foot baths--was: fish pedi-leech&-bee sting therapy

2008-10-30 Thread Nicole Cormier
hem in all sincerity it truly is just a chemical reaction between the water, the metal plates, and whatever is put in there for a foot soak ...plus your own skin secretions if you actually put your feet in it. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipe

NailTech:: Re: Your afternoon chuckle

2008-10-27 Thread Nicole Cormier
My life IS a sitcom, and that will be my new mantra from now on. I just can't make this stuff up, LOL. I was telling my family at home and they were falling all over themselves. I might post this on my blog. And Vito, I will be sure to call you in four years!! :D Nicole Cormier Very

NailTech:: Happy Sigh Of Relief

2008-10-27 Thread Nicole Cormier
nly one small victory and we have a lot of time and many more services to go, but I am so happy that I am over the moon!!! Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is

NailTech:: Other teachers - Thank You

2008-10-25 Thread Nicole Cormier
his is one of the reasons that I am so glad that Debbie started this list. I know I'm not very vocal anymore, but I do read and I do love that we're all here for each other. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba

NailTech:: Your afternoon chuckle

2008-10-22 Thread Nicole Cormier
.you know.. With the straightest face I could muster, I said "I couldn't find a phone booth." I think I will let them go home early today. Just so I can sit here for a bit and die quietly. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg M

NailTech:: Other teachers?

2008-10-22 Thread Nicole Cormier
t on!!! My ADHD son is easier to handle. In fact, if I buy this school, I am putting him through the program when he's old enough because at 14 he already does my nails:Dbut you know, don't tell anyone..because doing your mom's nails is just not cool. I can't use an

NailTech:: Re: What do you make of this situation...

2008-10-21 Thread Nicole Cormier
I can't wait to see which ones will be serving me my $8.99 Uber Grande Half-caff-no-fat-chai-mocha-latte-caramel at the coffee shop in a year's time. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty

NailTech:: Re: Acrylic Nails course

2008-10-08 Thread Nicole Cormier
you want to do artificial enhancements, regardless of what province you live in, you really should go to trade school and take the full nail technology course. You will learn so much and be a better educated tech. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Wi

NailTech:: Re: Sept slow ?

2008-10-02 Thread Nicole Cormier
, set reasonable prices that you can live off of, and word will spread. Nicole Cormier Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 8:09 AM, Jennifer Ho

NailTech:: Re: Question about tacky layer on gels...

2008-10-02 Thread Nicole Cormier
I always called it a dispersion layer, but I see that the new Milady nail text that I am teaching out of, calls it an "inhibition" layer. That threw me off last week. Nicole Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty

NailTech:: Re: Should I be upset

2008-09-30 Thread Nicole Cormier
You know what, at one point I did live in the middle of nowhere and I operated out of my home. I did well. If you are good at what you do and word gets around, people will drive out of their way to come see you. Get it ready and then let your clients know. I am willing to bet that most of them will

NailTech:: Re: Should I be upset

2008-09-30 Thread Nicole Cormier
way from it is that I have redefined my standards in terms of what I will and won't put up with. Nicole Cormier-MacDonald Very Happy Instructor European School of Esthetics Winnipeg Manitoba The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its gr

NailTech:: Help needed

2008-09-19 Thread Nicole Cormier
talk to me. Everyone have a great day!!! Nicole Cormier The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nail

NailTech:: Re: fish bone AC/Check out Homemade 'Cat Litter' Mask

2008-09-17 Thread Nicole Cormier
That's right I forgot about those Are they still around and did anyone on this list ever use them? Nicole The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Diana Bonn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OH M

NailTech:: Re: Check out Homemade 'Cat Litter' Mask

2008-09-17 Thread Nicole Cormier
Book early and book now, packages go quickly Spend a spa day at Zen Barnyard:D The mighty oak is a tiny acorn that stood its ground. On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 8:10 AM, shannon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > the critter fung shui special, all elements