Why it’s important to respect ‘the basics’ in your nail training
As a successful and professional nail technician, ongoing training is essential for a long and prosperous career – and each skill must be mastered in stages for success. Prerequisites are certain areas that must be satisfactorily completed before you enrol on another, usually more advanced class, or before you are…
Spongellé adds eight fragranced hand creams to range
Body care brand, Spongellé, has added eight sumptuous hand creams to its range of fragrance-infused products. The brand, renowned for its sponges and pedi buffers, packs its products with ingredients to smooth, soften and indulge the skin, with each product containing a scent crafted by a European fragrance house. Ideal…
Salon in the Spotlight: Allure Nails & Beauty, North Tyneside
“I started out as a mobile nail technician in my local area alongside studying accountancy at college,” explains Melissa Wright. “I didn’t enjoy college, so my plan was pursue a nail career full time. It was a struggle at first but then it took off and my client base became…
Safety first: why compliance is key to salon success
Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals why it’s important to revise your health & safety beauty knowledge… As summer business quietens down, it’s the ideal time for salons to go ‘back to school’ and reassess health & safety knowledge. Here are pointers to…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals autumn-friendly dandelion-inspired nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been popular because its that in-between time of year where we transition between seasons so…
The Gel Bottle Inc unveils autumn nail colour collection
Twelve shades have been added to The Gel Bottle Inc‘s gel polish range, inspired by trends and the autumn season. Mix up seasonal manicures with the glossy Aubergine and Bolt shades, and embrace the colours of the season with the likes of Fall and Butternut. The GelBottle Inc gel polishes…
Cuccio welcomes new nail educators to team
A team of techs has achieved Cuccio approved educator status follow five-days’ training at Cuccio Europe HQ in Nottingham. The training included product knowledge, course content and team building exercises to prepare them to teach others about Cuccio products. Liz Richards, European head of education, delivered part of the training…
How to manage staff performance effectively
Hilary Hall, chief executive of the National Hairdressers’ Federation & National Beauty Federation, serves up support and advice for beauty business owners wishing to effectively manage their staff members… Performance management is a vital skill for business owners, particularly in the highly competitive world of nail salons and spas. Supporting…
Salon in the Spotlight: Beautifix, Ringmer
Having worked solo in a home salon, Penny Smith took the next step by opening her first salon in her home village of Ringmer. “We opened our the Beautifix salon this January,” smiles Penny. “I am hoping to build the business up further and eventually I would love a second salon.”…
Craft mesmerising manicures with Pure Nails Book of Shadows Collection
Have clients spellbound with the new Book of Shadows Collection from Pure Nails. Seeing 12 new shades in the Halo gel polish formula, the collection sees a ‘5D cat-eye’, mesmerising multi-tonal effect when used with Halo Magnets. New colours include: Potion Jinx Aura Omen Salem Wicca Amulet Charm Hex Spirit…
Why regular training is so important in the beauty industry
Dave Horton of ABT Insurance outlines why continued professional development is so important in the beauty industry… The start of another academic year represents, to me, the opportunity to start a new training course or improve a skill set. Of course, we can undertake training at any time throughout the…
Sign up & show support for Nail Breast Cancer campaign
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK; one that claims the lives of around 11,500 UK citizens each year. With over 99% of cases affecting women, the nail industry, as largely female dominated, can greatly assist in raising…
Prepare for autumn with Cuccio’s Bella Natura nail shades
Cuccio has unveiled its autumn nail colour collection, inspired by the raw, organic pigments found in nature’s elements of earth, wind and fire. Bella Natura features eight shades, available in both Cuccio Colour lacquer and Cuccio Veneer gel polish formulas, dependent on the desired wear time. Shades range from the…
Salon in the Spotlight: Cappellas Nails & Beauty, Bognor Regis
After always wanting a career in beauty, Giorgia Cappella decided to take a leap from her business career to beatification. “I always loved beauty, but never really thought I would be any good at it,” explains Giorgia. “So, I started my career in business, working full time as an assistant manager…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire
We want to see what you’re wearing in the office! Emma Stanton wears a palette of pastels on her nails adorned with crystals to create a seaside-inspired design. “I created this design using a mixture of several colours all available from Team Gorgeous. On my thumb I used Skinny Dip,…
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