Meet the designer empowering women in tech through nail art
Stemming from a long-standing interest in how female-oriented technical fields are not respected in the same way as their male counterparts, US technology designer, Joselyn McDonald, started using nail art to explore how the traditionally feminine nail profession can be used for technological advancement. Her high-tech nail designs can pay…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar
Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar about building her nail cabin and charging your worth as a nail tech… I first trained as a nail tech in 2019. I have completed a few different nail courses during my time as a tech, and have taken part in…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Den, Hedon, East Yorkshire
Vicki Horner has worked in the industry for 8 years, gaining her diploma in Nail Technology in 2014. “I specialise mainly in extensions and anything nail art, I offer anything nails from builder gel manicures to sculpted nails.” “I am currently setting up a spa pedicure station ready for the…
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Discover the software that over 55,000 beauty businesses rely on daily
Time is money; a fact recognised by software company, Timely, used by over 55,000 beauty professionals. The business management software has been specifically designed to save hours each day in booking and business admin so beauty pros can concentrate on delivering an exceptional experience for clients. Key features: Appointments: Fill…
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Haywards Heath nail tech reveals her diagnosis, treatment & journey with breast cancer
Scratch chats to Carla Fenu of Haywards Heath based salon Frankies about her breast cancer battle, and her advice for other nail techs who may be going through the same experience… Please detail your background in hair and beauty? I decided to pursue a career in nails due to having…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd
Scratch chats to Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd about her life as a nail tech living on the Isle of Man… I live and work in Ramsey, Isle of Man, surrounded by sea and landscapes that take your breath away! I have a quaint little salon in my home that…
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Need help to run your beauty business smoothly? Get your own digital assistant with Pocket PA
When Caroline Syson’s daughter, Megan, decided to become a freelance lash technician but had no business or financial management experience, Caroline knew she had to find an app to help her. After struggling to find any that combined day-to-day admin and practical work in a single, easy-to-use tool, Caroline took…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Mali Raj Beauty Room, Little Eaton, Derbyshire
Ashleigh Hutchings opened her salon in her garden outbuilding in 2015. “The opportunity arose as I had recently gone from full-time to part-time in another job. I worked every hour god gave me, which helped me build up a strong client base quite quickly.” “I’ve relocated three times, ending up…
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London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team for Edward Crutchley
Outside of the Bargehouse, a four storey industrial warehouse space next to the Thames, Storm Eunice is battering London. With a red weather warning and everyone advised to stay inside, the streets are empty, helping to provide an eery but fitting atmosphere for British designer, Edward Crutchley‘s autumn/winter 2022 show…
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How to attract more men into the salon space
Do you struggle to target a male client base? Are you offering enough treatments for male need in the beauty space? Here, Patrick Barry, GM of Small Business at salon software company, Zenoti, shares his views & how you can market your wellness service towards men… Why might men be…
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Lash treatments: A must-have for millennial men?
Lisa Stone, Salon System educator and lash & brow expert, explores the benefits of lash extensions, lifts & tints for men… I’ve witnessed serious growth in the number of male clients requesting lash extensions. With salons shut, many lash therapists have turned to ‘lashing’ their partners to keep themselves busy…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin
Scratch chats to Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin about her favourite nail products and the importance of keeping up with the latest industry trends… I trained as an apprentice in the salon I still work in, and have also completed separate training courses over the years. Since I started…
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Should nail & beauty salons close on Saturdays?
Layla Tourh, founder of The Beauty Boss Academy & The Creative Beauty Group, shares her thoughts on salons closing their doors at peak times… Should salons close on Saturdays? This question must seem like the obvious answer is ‘no’, but is it really? In the salon world, it is pretty…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Gel Nails By Becca, Isle Of Wight
Part-time dental nurse, Rebecca Louise Evans, wanted to utilise her passion for beauty and her creativity, so opted to train as a nail tech. “I took a course with The GelBottle in February 2020 just before the first lockdown, kicking off my nail journey.” “It was always my dream to…
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Revealed: The top UK locations to start a nail & beauty business
Research conducted by Yell has discovered which UK regions show the most potential for a new beauty business. The research was conducted by analysing Google search demand, such as searches for a ‘London nail artist’ and the number of businesses that match this search in each area. The study found…
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