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Onycholysis: what is it & how can it be treated?

By Jess Watts | 31 July 2025

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

By Marie-Louise Coster | 30 July 2025

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?

By Jess Watts | 25 July 2025

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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Educator

How to become a training provider

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2020

Do you want to pass on your knowledge, passion and experience to the next generation? If so, becoming a training provider could your next career move. However, it’s vital to do your research before deciding if this is really for you. Becoming a training provider requires dedication and commitment. It’s…

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How to manage your nail client’s expectations

By Katie Barnes | 7 January 2020

Many clients bring pictures of nail designs that they have found on social media to the nail desk and want us to recreate the exact nails from the photograph. While to some techs, having an image to work from is a safety blanket, many dread being presented with this. Nail…

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Money

Advice for working out your prices

By Kat Hill | 2 January 2020

Mobile techs – are you thinking of adjusting your prices in the New Year? Liz Richards, head of education of Cuccio Europe, shares her advice… “Charging can be so hard for techs to work out,” explains Liz. “One method I would recommend is to start by working out what your products…

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When & why you should increase your treatment prices

By Katie Barnes | 27 December 2019

Many of you may be considering January as the time to increase your prices but I believe that it is the worst time to implement a price increase. In January, everyone is recovering from Christmas spending. The bills are starting to come in, pay day seems like it will never…

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2020

Preparing your business for the New Year

By Guest Writer | 27 December 2019

With 2020 fast approaching, it’s time to get some 20/20 vision for the year ahead and ensure your salon business continues to go from strength to strength. Hilary Hall of the NHBF shares her advice… Cash flow and business plan updates Take some time out to revisit your cash flow…

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How to manage your time & ensure self-care

By Metta Francis | 22 December 2019

Award-winning mobile nailist, Metta Francis, reveals why it’s important to manage your time effectively as a nail professional and take care of Y-O-U… As nail professionals, we spend a lot of time pampering others and working on our businesses while often juggling other commitments like family. It’s easy to burn…

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