#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals rainbow marble has been popular with her clients recently. “Marble is so versatile, there are a number of different marble techniques using gel polish, acrylic marble ink and other materials but the…
The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 6
This is so sad! This is my final blog as the Erica Turley Academy is now open! All in all, I ran out of savings so I had to buy stock and add finishing touches on a week by week basis and started upcycling. As funds were pretty much gone,…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears arctic ice stiletto nails accompanied by glistening embellishments. “These nails were created using Pro Impressions stiletto tips and liquid and powder. As I’ve been super busy I chose to use tips instead of sculpting as…
5 minutes with Helen Burton-Ward
We chatted to Helen Burton-Ward, Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Natural Nail Care Specialist of the Year, about her love for competing, CND Vinylux™, and her ‘Dream Nail Pro Dinner Party’… Tell us about your training… My journey in the nail world started at just 15 years of age when I…
How to keep staff happy
Finding an ideal candidate and offering them the job is not the end of the salon recruitment process. Retaining staff is an ongoing responsibility and ensuring their happiness is key to the. There is no ‘one size fits all’ formula formula to retaining staff, so it might take some trial…
Margaret Dabbs shares 10 ways to look after feet in the heat
Margaret Dabbs, foot expert and CEO of Margaret Dabbs London, shares her advice on how to take care of feet in this heatwave… How can heat negatively affect the heat? The warm weather can cause feet to swell as the veins dilate in an attempt to keep the body cool,…
Better brows thanks to HD Brows
Yesterday I hotfooted to London’s 1 Harley Street for a treatment try-out with HD Brows to celebrate the launch of the new Better Brows trio. The new product additions include: Brow Maximiser – a serum with an enriched formula to aid growth for fuller looking brows. Re-Growth Minimiser – a…
What it takes to become & remain a successful nail technician
Becoming a nail technician is often a career choice that is snubbed and looked down upon. It is often perceived as ‘just painting nails’. Anyone that has ever tried to paint nails well, will appreciate that this is a skill in itself. This element is just the tip of the…
NHF/NBF on the importance of patch testing
Caroline Larissey is the NHF/NBF’s director of quality & standards, reveals the importance of patch testing within any beauty business… “Allergy alert and sensitivity testing are vital to protect your clients, your reputation and your salon business. “Having an approved and reliable patch testing system in place when providing lash…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals fun 90s trends are proving popular with her clients. “Lately I’ve been feeling like the 90s are having a huge comeback at my nail desk. My clients are loving all the…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, wears ultra glittery nails, which went on to inspire her clients. “These nails were infilled using clear L&P, then I did a thin layer of Ideal Pink Builder Light Elegance…
Marketing lash services to clients
Helena Linsky, co-director of salon chain, Q61, shares her advice for marketing lash services successfully in your salon… “As a first step in promoting your new lash services, you could let your newly trained lash technicians practice their skills on your nail technicians. Sitting up close all day with clients,…
A #QuickChipFix with Treatwell
Yesterday, I made my way to the highly quirky and graffiti-filled streets of Shoreditch for an innovative pop-up event hosted by Treatwell, promoting how easy it is to fix a nail chip with their beauty booking app. The event was solely based on the quick-witted twist on words of chips,…
What to consider when starting out as a mobile nail tech
Does working for yourself and tending to clients in the comfort of their own home tickle your fancy? If so, there are a number of steps to consider before you jump head first into the world of mobile tekking. Firstly, you need to begin deciding what services you will offer…
Salon in the Spotlight: Alchemy Nails, Launceston, North Cornwall
Pixie White decided to make the move into the nail realm for a magical career change. “I was a counsellor for years, working with young offenders and people with addictions and mental health issues, as well as the homeless,” explains Pixie. Moving from Chester to Launceston, North Cornwall, from Chester nearly…
