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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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How to elevate your beauty business by seeing it through clients’ eyes
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, discusses the importance of understanding clients’ perspective… When was the last time you walked through your business as if you were an existing or new client? We all need to walk through our businesses, whether physically or virtually, on a regular basis…
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The nail hyponychium: what is it & why does it need protecting?
Not all heroes wear capes… but sometimes they deserve a little appreciation. Here are some key facts about the hyponychium – your underappreciated nail protector. Akin to how we fill the cracks in between shower tiles, the crevices of our nails also need sealing to protect the nail bed and…
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Caroline Rainsford, head of scientific & environmental services at the CTPA, reveals the differences between allergies and irritation and how to spot them… People often describe any type of reaction as an ‘allergy’, especially when talking about reactions to cosmetics. In fact, the two main types of reactions to cosmetic…
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As leading lash experts, we feel that it’s our duty to advise on the best possible way on how to look after lashes. In our opinion (as well as the views of experts in the fields of optometry and trichology), there are dangers to using D.I.Y lash lift kits at…
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Salon System educator & waxing expert, Lisa Stone, shares her waxing tips for summer… Even though we may not all be able to jet off to exotic beaches this year due to Covid-19, it doesn’t mean that clients will want to scrimp on their wax services. Warm weather and long…
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Difficult economic times, unpredictable world events, illness and a fast-changing world can leave small businesses more vulnerable than ever. It’s much harder to predict where new risks will come from, so businesses need to be futureproofed to protect them in times where there is no regular income. What the Covid-19…
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As UK businesses re-emerge from lockdown, customer service experts from Woven have revealed the significant impact that positive reviews could have in helping small businesses recover. Data suggests 72% of consumers will interact with a business as a result of reading positive reviews, with nearly a third (31%) spending more…
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Julie-Anne Lariviére, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, reveals five lessons she has learnt in lockdown… Support is everything Since all nail technicians were deeply affected by the crisis, we have started to form a support bubble and the vibes that have come out of this…
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