BUSINESS
Nail pros, here’s why opening your Christmas diary too early can cost you
Nail business mentor, Hannah Clayton, shares lessons learned from Christmas diary chaos… Every year, as the summer sun is still shining, clients start asking the same thing: ‘When are you opening your Christmas diary?‘ For years, I used to cave at the pressure of releasing appointments, thinking I was clever.…
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Left-handed nail tech? Here’s how to adapt your tool kit
It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is a myth. The majority of the population is right-handed, and so the majority of nail products and techniques are tailored to right-handed techs. Having to adapt to…
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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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Faith James of @faithjamesnails on TikTok, which boasts over 50,000 followers, shares how to create a TikTok for your nail designs… Step 1- Press the ‘+’ button at the bottom of the screen to get started. Step 2- Select the ‘60’ at the bottom of the screen if you would…
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Ria-Jaine Lincoln aka The Beauty Accountant, shares top tips for keeping on top of your beauty business finances… It has been so great to see the industry get excited and ready to re-open and now is the perfect time, at the start of the financial year and in a fresh…
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Not one shade of nude suits all skin tones, therefore, to achieve a clean and polished French manicure, it is essential to make sure your cover shade matches your client. Here are some tips on how to achieve the perfect match… “Make sure you have at least three pink shades…
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Maddie Regan, Scratch columnist & top tech at 81 Rose Garden, shares some pointers to ensuring your nail art stand out Art is very emotive, and I don’t think nail art is an exception. When I’m wearing a design, every time I look down at my nails, I feel a sense of pride. I’m proud…
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Recently, I discovered a company selling counterfeit Katie Barnes Tool Range® products on eBay. My brand is my name, so I had never considered that counterfeit versions of products under my name would be created. It’s something that I thought only big companies and designers would experience. How wrong I…
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This week is Mental Health Awareness week which encourages global mental health education. It also helps to raise awareness of mental health issues and combat social stigma by addressing issues that affect many people every day. In a role that demands you constantly care for others, it is important to…
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