Posts by Alex Fox
Calling all nail professionals: Doug Schoon answers the Q: Does a universal monomer exist?
Does a universal monomer exist? Can I use any brand of ‘acrylic’ liquid & powder? Doug Schoon, in his capacity as expert on The NailKnowledge education team, offers a short, concise video that highlights the issues with mixing systems. In his section called – Too embarrassed to ask? – Doug makes it clear using scientific…
Read MoreTop UK nail artist & skater girl Kirsty Meakin launches fashion clothing line – KM – sporting 32 looks
Known in the UK industry as an exceptional nail artist, educator, judge and mentor, Kirsty Meakin, avid skater girl, has launched her own line of clothing merch aptly named, the KM line. “I love everything creative; this includes nails, the arts and also fashion,” enthuses Kirsty. “Creative extension is something I have a passion for,…
Read MoreSalon Style – part 1 – salon wall treatment choices by Haz Dean, interior designer
Treating the Salon’s BIG CANVAS aka WALLS Deciding on the polish or the art your client wants to put on her nails can be a tough decision at times. Similarly, having different options available, can get one confused when deciding on how to cover the bigger salon canvas AKA its walls. Almost everyone in the…
Read MoreIndustry flame: talking to Pattie Yankee after 32 years in nails. Brands, peers, nails & the years
Pattie Yankee AGE: 59 years Location: New York City Years in Nails: 32 years – joined in 1988 Trained with: Nail Tek, CND, EzFlow, Dashing Diva Why did you move into nail grooming? I had taught dancing for 15 years and in the middle of my dance career, a nail salon opened up next…
Read MoreAlmost 500 new hair & beauty businesses created by Britons on furlough
Pandemic hardships prompt thousands of ‘lockdown-preneurs’ to start dream hairdressing & beauty treatment businesses • 33% increase in people starting hair & beauty treatment businesses after being made redundant • Almost half of new business owners have always wanted to be self-employed • More than a fifth of lockdown businesses started as side hustles The…
Read More10 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 opening up again can be…
Read MoreNail tech dubbed ‘nail expert of the country’ after winning Nailympia trophies
Angela Wilden of Luxembourg walked away with the Division 2 – Art Winner of Winners & the Winner of Winners trophies from the first edition Nailympia Online last month and has been dubbed the ‘nail expert of Luxembourg’ by her local TV station. This led to a spotlight on local TV show Live! Planet People,…
Read MoreFree webinar referencing 6-week beauty business coaching delivered by EATOW
EATOW (embracing all tones of women), one of the UK’s leading experts in beauty business marketing & development while supporting diversity in business, is presenting The Beauty Growth Accelerator FREE Webinar to be hosted on Zoom at 7pm on Tuesday 6 April 2021. Sign up by clicking here: www.eatowcoaching.com This will be E.A.T.O.W’s first official launch…
Read MoreKeep salon software updated, bug-free & ready for action
With salons in England set to reopen in less than three weeks, it’s time for salon owners to get their checklist in order and make sure they’re prepared. We are all well aware we need to keep our hands clean to prevent bugs, but we mustn’t forget that PC’s are under constant threat from nasty…
Read MoreCut it Out – domestic abuse awareness session dates for salons
The Cut It Out campaign is offering a one-hour virtual meeting next week – Wednesday 31st March – on how to notice signs of domestic abuse and the steps a beauty professional can take to support and help the victim. EVENT: The Cut it Out Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign – how to spot it…
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