BUSINESS
The UK heatwave: Is it affecting your nail products?
Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, reveals why hot weather may impact your nail products and services… Most techs will have noticed a difference in their L&P acrylic and gel systems during different temperatures and seasons, with changes being particularly noticeable during periods of very warm weather. Temperature and…
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Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield
Meet Rebecca, ‘toe wizard’ & owner of Cutiecles – a salon sanctuary that prides itself on comfort, care and calm. Recently refurbed, Cutiecles Nail Salon is a passion project for the nail technician, who boasts 10 years’ experience in the industry. After returning to work from maternity leave, Rebecca (and…
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Onycholysis: what is it & how can it be treated?
Let’s talk the causes of onycholysis, aka nail separation, how to prevent and what to do when it’s presented at the nail desk… Picture this: you scrape your knee and pop a plaster over the top to help it heal. Three days later, that plaster has started to lift. At…
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Read the latest issue
“It felt amazing to win first place in The Great Scratch Shoot Out!” Hannah Missen beams. “I was completely over whelmed and still can’t quite believe it, there were so many stunning entries this year so I feel very proud of what me and my fantastic team have achieved. The…
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It is your responsibility to ensure any odour from an L&P service is kept to a minimum. There are some simple steps you can build into your work practises to aid with this… Use disposable towels for wiping off and dispose of between clients. Always use a lidded bin that…
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Becca Butterworth, owner of Becca Butterworth’s Beautitude and Nail Harmony master educator for Yorkshire, reveals the story behind her photoshoot for The Great Scratch Shoot Out – and how she scooped third place… “I was really excited to place third in The Great Scratch Shoot Out,” smiles Becca. “I know how stiff the…
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Award-winning nail vlogger, Natasha Lee, reveals why you should embracing editing to creating striking nail snaps & content to attract attention… Editing sounds daunting, and even though I spend about 80% of my time editing, it still causes me stress! However, for business promotion, a plethora of tools are available…
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Tammy Koslowski, owner of Glasgow’s award-winning NAF! Salon, reveals how to make your beauty business stand out from the competition… It goes without saying that the nail industry is huge. In any given town, you can bet that there will be multiple salons or mobile technicians, so how can you…
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With such an increased report in allergies and accidents occurring with nail products from not just home users, but ‘professional’ nail technicians, I believe that there needs to be a call for better education on the situation. Creating beautiful nails is an art but one of the most forgotten and…
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