5 ways to futureproof your nail & beauty business
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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How positive reviews can benefit your business coming out of lockdown
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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Salon in the Spotlight: GLOSS Studio, Sheffield
Located in Kelham Island, Sheffield, GLOSS Studio was created by Billie Deakin, who was seeking a creative career. “I worked for six years as a civil servant at the Home Office when I finished studying at university, but I was desperate to do something more creative,” explains owner, Billie Deakin. “I completed an evening…
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Julie-Anne Larivière notes 5 lessons learnt in lockdown
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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Back to Work: Nail & beauty business checklist
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… Consider ticking off these points well advanced to ensure a smoother opening process… Decide what treatments you will offer and how you will manage any risks…
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Coronavirus: Should you raise your treatment prices when you reopen?
Jenni Draper, session nailist & PR/creative manager at Louella Belle discusses whether nail and beauty businesses should consider raising their treatment prices after lockdown… As outlined by the UK government’s guidance on our roadmap out of lockdown, nail and beauty salons are provisionally set to reopen on 4 July. This…
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How to ensure clients are prepared for your return to work
Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, explains how you can make sure that your clients are prepared for your return to work… It’s all good getting yourself prepared for the return to work when salons are allowed to re-open, but without your clients,…
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Millie Kendall MBE addresses government stance on re-opening of nail & beauty salons on BBC Breakfast
Shortly after 8am this morning, CEO of the British Beauty Council, Millie Kendall MBE was invited onto BBC Breakfast for comment on the subject of nail and beauty salons re-opening across the UK in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. A guest alongside Sam Marshall, owner of The Beauty Guru at…
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Are you eligible for a music license refund?
Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, explains why businesses affected by Covid-19 could be eligible for a music license refund… If you use, play, or listen to recorded music at your business or organisation, the chances are that you may need or already obtain…
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Salon Standards Alliance launches first guidance video
Salon Standards Alliance has revealed its COVID-19 Returning to the Salon guidance video. The video details health and safety guidelines for the workplace, as well as guiding clients through what to expect when returning to nail or beauty salons throughout the UK & Ireland when they open. Scroll down to…
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Coronavirus: Government working ‘rapidly’ on a timetable for reopening
In a briefing tonight (3 July), Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the government is working ‘rapidly’ on a timetable for reopening ‘sectors that remain closed’. The announcement comes as lockdown restrictions are beginning to lift around the UK – with hairdressers and barbers set to open their doors from tomorrow (4…
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Be retail-ready with Footlogix kits
Ideal for retailing to clients, Louella Belle has introduced two new Footlogix retail kits. Each pack sees two home care products stored in a handy zip bag for storage. The kits see: Smooth & Fresh – including Rough Skin Formula 125ml and the Shoe Fresh Deodorant 125ml. Day & Night…
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Are you charging enough?
Top tech & tutor, Sadie Hynes, of Britannia Beauty & Training, shares her thoughts on pricing… ‘Know your worth, then add tax’. I posted this quote along with the story behind why I was increasing my prices when we go back to work on a well-known community page – and…
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Back to work: What ventilation you need
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services guidelines state: “Maintaining good ventilation in the work environment, for example keeping windows or…
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Back to work: How to care for your nail tools
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services guidelines state: Further increasing the frequency of hand washing and surface cleaning. Using disposable…
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