11 ways to help your mental health
Help look after your mindset & mental wellbeing during lockdown, with Monika Stachon, business coach & owner of Nail Boss Strategy & Mindset… It’s hard not to feel alarmed, when all social media, news outlets and daily conversations with clients are overloaded with fear, uncertainty and chaos. Undoubtedly, this is…
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Behind-the-scenes of a mental health awareness photo shoot
Nail tech and educator, Lisa Graves, shares the story behind a mental health awareness photo shoot… “The last year was a difficult one for everyone across the globe and, subsequently, awareness of mental health issues was heightened. Whenever I saw advertising or social media posts based around mental health, images…
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3 ways to #ConnectWithNature to support good mental health
The last year has seen us ‘locked down’; nesting inside the same four walls for longer periods of time than any of us have ever known. Many have been isolated at home alone, others in a pressure-cooker style environment with family or friends; both of which can contribute to feelings…
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Is it OK to not want to chat at the salon?
As we ease back into life from the quiet of lockdown living and more clients – both new and old – return to the salon, have you considered their noise preference by offering silent or sensory-aware appointments? Many may be experiencing anxiety surrounding their appointment. While many salons enjoy a…
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8 ways to tackle nail industry bullying
The truth behind a bully – an insight by UK nail tech Leo Ko-Nkengmo by nail artist & educator, Leo Ko-Nkengmo of The Nail on Sunday blog The hair and beauty industry has taken a beating this past year alongside other industries. The monotony of the pandemic is a…
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12 self care tips in tune with your star sign
A star sign can reveal a lot about you, from who your perfect match might be or what your personality traits are. But how do star signs come into play when we are taking a much needed self-care day? Teaming up with celeb astrologist Sally Kirkman, Curvissa reveals the best self-care practices…
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Two thirds of social media users want better mental health protection
New research has found that two thirds of UK adults with a social media account believe social media companies have a duty to protect the mental health of people who use their platforms. Focusing on social media use during the pandemic, 4,000 people were surveyed by wellbeing company, Soul Analyse, and OnePoll.…
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10 top tips for techs to get mindset & business ready to greet clients next week
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 working and being successful. Whilst the lockdowns have been a drain on everyone’s business, for many, the thought of suddenly…
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Free mental health training helps beauty pros spot client struggles
Barber, Tom Chapman, has launched Hair&Beauty Talk; free mental health training to help hair and beauty professionals recognise signs of struggle amongst clients. Chapman is founder of The Lions Barber Collective, an international group of barbers that have come together to help raise awareness for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.…
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Mindful matters: power of positivity #2
Goodness me, is it February already? Where does the time go? The word February is taken from the Latin word ‘Februa’, meaning ‘to cleanse’. The Roman calendar month of Februarias was named for Februalia, a festival of purification and atonement. With this in mind, it’s my intention this month to…
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The Beauty Edit Podcast launches affirmation cards
The mother-daughter duo behind beauty industry-focused podcast, The Beauty Edit, has created Positive Affirmation Cards, including uplifting statements to promote positivity especially for nail & beauty professionals. Featuring 32 cards, Amanda & Shelby Holmes created the deck to help ‘challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts’, with a variety of…
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Why you should stop comparing your nail skills to others
Scratch magazine 2020 columnist, Sophie Dale of Nancy Loves Nails & Nancy Girl Apparel, shares why it’s time to stop comparing yourself to others… ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’. I constantly compare myself to others and it has really affected me. It’s poisonous, and no matter how experienced or whatever…
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NHBF report shows impact of Covid-19 on beauty sector
New statistics from hair & beauty industry body, NHBF, have shown the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the hair & beauty industry. The NHBF Key Industry Statistics 2020 demonstrates the continued growth of the hair and beauty industry prior to Covid-19, highlighting the pandemic’s devastating impact on one…
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TECH TALK: Cassandra White of Cass Creations
Scratch chats with Cassandra White of Cass Creations about her experiences within the industry and how nails have helped her through difficult times within her life. I’ve been doing my own nails on and off for 10 years now, mixing between doing them myself, and going to salons. However,…
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From vehicle tech to nail tech: Louise Dennis shares her career story
Blending a man’s world with a woman’s most of her working life, gives mobile nail tech and freelance educator, Louise Dennis of LouD Nail Design in Colchester, a unique perspective on life and a strong opinion on government thinking and direction during the 2020 corona crisis. After deciding A Level…
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