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How do clients feel about returning to the salon?

By Chloe Randall | 7 April 2021

According to beauty bookings service, Treatwell, 52% of UK consumers will return to salon immediately or within a few days of opening when the sector opens up on 12 April.…

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Almost 500 new hair & beauty businesses created by Britons on furlough

By Alex Fox | 6 April 2021

Pandemic hardships prompt thousands of ‘lockdown-preneurs’ to start dream hairdressing & beauty treatment businesses • 33% increase in people starting hair & beauty treatment businesses after being made redundant •…

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Instagram Reels: A how-to guide

By Guest Writer | 6 April 2021

London based nail artist, Sadie Jordan, works as a creative nail expert and content creator for The Gel Bottle Inc. Her previous work included a job at WAH Nails, at…

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Reopening: How to effectively manage client bookings

By Chloe Randall | 6 April 2021

The idea of reopening after such a long period of time away from the nail desk can be daunting, especially with clients eager to finally have their nails done. However,…

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#NowTrending: Hawaiian floral nails by Lauren Adams

By Callie Iley | 6 April 2021

Scratch chats to Lauren Adams of Get Nailed By Lau about her future goals and how she created this summery Hawaiian floral nail art design… I’ve always loved doing my…

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Reopening: Back to work checklist

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2021

Are you ready for the return to work? Scroll down for our checklist to help prep you and your business for reopening. Treatments offered by nail & beauty professionals are…

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10 top tips for techs to get mindset & business ready to greet clients next week

By Alex Fox | 5 April 2021

With industry focus on the reopening of nail salons this month, I thought it relevant to address how you’re going to approach this and get into a positive mindset for…

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Covid-19: Personal care businesses in England can reopen from 12 April

By Helena Biggs | 5 April 2021

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (5 April) revealed that non-essential businesses in England – including the personal care sector – can reopen from 12 April. In a statement to…

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Nail tech dubbed ‘nail expert of the country’ after winning Nailympia trophies

By Alex Fox | 4 April 2021

Angela Wilden of Luxembourg walked away with the Division 2  – Art Winner of Winners & the Winner of Winners trophies from the first edition Nailympia Online last month and…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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