Seeking a high-quality, innovative & eco-conscious salon furniture brand? Meet REM UK
For over a century, REM UK has been at the forefront of developing salon furniture and equipment, playing a pivotal role in shaping the salon industry’s products and work environments. From its humble beginnings in 1918 with the pioneering work of Eugene Suter, REM has continuously evolved and transformed to…
15 spooktacular accessories you need for your nail salon this Halloween
As the autumn season takes hold and the nights grow longer, it’s time to show off your dark side and embrace Halloween in the nail space. Get clients in the spirit of the season by decorating your desk with themed products and retailing items that a fitting for glamorous gothic…
Nail salon events: the business benefits & how to organise a successful event
Nail salon events were once very popular, but that popularity has waned over recent years, says session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster. I think the pandemic caused us to fall out of the habit of in-salon events; we got so used to not being able to gather…
How a Northamptonshire nail tech perfected her work-life balance by opening a garden salon
Nail tech, Kim Hearn, behind byKIMI Nails, shares how opening her garden salon helped her create more definitive work-life boundaries. The nail pro previously worked from a console table in her living room, and found that this not only left her three children without a space to play, but hindered…
Want to improve focus & aid precision at the nail desk? You need this Slimline Lamp from The Daylight Company
Improve your focus and aid precise nail styling with Slimline 4™ from The Daylight Company: a sleek, stylish and essential lamp for your nail space. Whether you’re snapping a nailfie for social media or creating intricate art on your client’s fingertips, great lighting is essential. Poor lighting can result in…
Imposter syndrome for nail techs: What it is & how to overcome it
Nail pros share their experiences with imposter syndrome and offer tips to help overcome it… Have you ever felt undeserving or that success is beyond your means? Perhaps you’ve felt like your career journey has been down to luck, or you’re worried that clients won’t return. These are all common…
The Manchester tech who created her ‘dream nail salon’ in 4 days
Olivia Riley is the Bolton-based tech behind Olivia May Studio, a space she transformed into the salon of her dreams in just four days. The manicurist got the keys to her salon just two weeks before opening day, she reveals, “We completed the work in a total of four days…
Nail tech launches mini 3D slogan signs to brighten nail desks
Adelina Walker, owner of Stoke-on-Trent home salon, Hello Beautiful Nail Bar, has created mini nail desk signs for fellow pros. The Magpie Beauty brand ambassador manufactures the 3D printed products with her husband and notes: “Our mission is simple: to create beautiful, high-quality signs that reflect the unique spirit of…
Nail art boards: Lincolnshire salon showcases 150+ designs to help client choices
Nail tech, Holly Rogers, behind salon, Hr Beauty, has created a nail art mood board to help inspire clients on which nail look to choose. The Lincolnshire-based tech loves nail art, she says, “I love to be creative when it comes to nail art, I have a stand in my…
8 must-try almond nail ideas for your next trendsetting manicure
The almond nail; elegant, chic and practical. The universally-loved shape offers the perfect subtle finish, taking inspiration from – you guessed it – the shape of an almond nut. Characterised by a rounded, oval shape, with a slightly tapered top, the flattering shape creates the illusion of elongated fingers and…
Get Kylie Jenner’s look with this 2024 blackberry nail trend
Kylie Jenner took to Instagram to debut the return of her teal hair, a nod to her previous ‘King Kylie’ era, but fans were distracted by the rich purple hue decorating her nails. Trusted celebrity nail tech, Zola Ganzorigt aka @nailsbyzola, tended to the nails of the A-lister, using the,…
6 standout nail trends from the New York Fashion Week runway
The spring/summer 2025 beauty and fashion scene is officially underway, with New York Fashion Week flaunting a series of nail trends set to dominate the season. Here’s a round-up of 6 we’ve spotted that you need to note… 1. Seeing stars Nail artist, celebrity manicurist and educator, Julie Kandalec, aka…
Find clients’ perfect neutral nail shade with CND’s PLEXIGEL Colour Builder line
CND™ has introduced five additional shades to its PLEXIGEL Colour Builder line. The brush-on gel formula described to ‘provide strength, architecture and moderate to long length to the natural nail’, has unveiled five colours to cater to a wider clientele of varying skin tones. Browse the shades: Peach Moonstone: a bright and…
Client consistency: how to keep your nail business busy all year long
OPI UK&I education manager, Belinda Price, shares ways to elevate your business and embrace new techniques to ensure your salon is busy with clients all year long. To my mind, the busy salon season runs from Easter to mid-September, with a peak in the October half term and slight dip…
2 Halloween nail colours clients will request for spooky season
Light Elegance has unveiled its limited edition Halloween Collection, adding two spooky-inspired hues in the nail brand’s fan-favourite formulas. Glitter shade, Dark Secret, boasts a deep, velvety-purple base, enhanced with shimmering blue and pink undertones. It’s available in the ButterCream and P+ Gel Polish formulas. Filthy Witch offers a dark…
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