Polish nails skills at Disneyland Paris education event
A retreat-style seminar weekend for nail technicians is set to take place in Paris next spring. Taking place 25-27 April 2021, Nailed in Paris will see six top class mentors join nail professionals in Disneyland Paris. The retreat sees two nights in Disneyland Paris with access to the theme park,…
Louella Belle hosts virtual education week
Nail & beauty distributor, Louella Belle, is kicking off a week of virtual education on a variety of topics. Hosted by the Louella Belle team and brand ambassadors, each day this week will see a live on Instagram covering tutorials, step-by-steps and Q&As. Scroll down to see the full schedule! “As…
Why should you train in lash services?
Offering an instantly gratifying effect and requiring maintenance appointments at regular intervals – similar to nail services, lash treatments offer an opportunity for nail technicians to expand their skillset, boost income and attract new clients. According to The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists, almost nine million lash treatments were carried out in…
Liz McKeon launches Salon Business Academy
International speaker, educator and beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, has launched the Liz McKeon Salon Business Academy. The online course combines instructional seminars in an easy-to-follow format that will help to educate, inform and refocus business professionals around the world. The message to beauty pros is: ‘Become remarkable, find more…
How nail students have been keeping busy during lockdown
Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals how her students have been learning & developing their skills during lockdown… Remote teaching from Truro & Penwith College is going well – and lockdown has definitely not hampered the learning of our students.…
Coronavirus: How nature & our animal intelligence can help
Rosie Tomkins is founder of the Natural Capital Consultancy and author of N-stinctive, an inspirational book that provides s an alternative to traditional leadership training. Rosie aims to unlock the power of the natural world to provide strength and confidence to people. Here, Rosie Tomkins, shares her advice… With Covid-19,…
Staffordshire Nail Academy announces new premises & courses for techs
Staffordshire Nail Academy has announced that it will be moving its training courses to a bigger premises in Cannock, and expanding its training offerings for new and existing techs. Run by husband and wife team, Andy and Hannah Garbett, the duo has a vision to be a leading provider in…
Coronavirus: 6 ways to make the most of your extra time
Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and salon owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, shares top tips for how techs can utilise the extra time they have as a result of Covid-19… As difficult as this time is for most self-employed nail technicians, it is, for some, a blessing in…
Treatwell petitions for industry economic hardship relief
Treatwell is taking action to support the hair and beauty industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a number of initiatives. A petition has been launched by the beauty booking platform to lobby the UK government for an economic hardship relief package to help the industry recover from the…
Nails & Sales launches free challenge for techs to raise prices & attract clients
Joanna Tompkins, founder of Nails & Sales, is launching a free challenge for nail technicians titled ‘Raise Your Prices & Attract More Clients’. The challenge aims to equip techs with the knowledge and confidence to raise treatment prices and gain clients as a result. The Raise Your Prices & Attract…
IWD 2020: Nail tech launches project to create jobs & opportunities for all
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful women in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… A nail technician from Leeds has entered a national competition to support her passion; to open a nail salon, training academy and centre and create a number of opportunities for aspiring techs…
Lecenté Create Training Event 2020
Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to spend the day with the Lecenté team at its Create Training Event. The event saw educators and ambassadors gather, as well as some of the brand’s European distributors. The day kicked off with a warm welcome from head of marketing & communications, Katrina…
Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 1
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 1 I woke up bright and early, ready to set off to Tenerife from Doncaster airport for Brillbird Educator Training 2020. With my kit pack and ready, I arrived at the airport with…
The big mistake nail students make on a training course
Are you about to take the leap into the nail industry, or are you signing up to learn a new service? Hannah Garbett, educator at Staffordshire Nail Academy and distributor of Astonishing Nails products, warns of the key mistake students make on their journey… Signing up for your first nail…
Sweet Squared announces partnership with Habia
Había has accredited each of Sweet Squared’s 35 academy centres as Centres of Expertise. Recognised by the government as the standards and setting body for the hair and beauty industries, Habia has fully approved and accredited the Sweet Squared education programme. This ensures consistent delivery of the highest quality courses…
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