Posts by Lilly Delmage
Self-employment help for nail techs: registration & tax essentials
Are you keen to take the leap into self-employment? Here’s a guide to the registration and tax essentials you need to know… For nail technicians working in salons who seek greater control over their careers, self-employment often feels like a natural next step. It offers professional and creative freedom, aiding in the pursuit of personal…
Read MoreRevealed: the 10 UK cities offering the best ‘value for money’ manicures
Research by Capital on Tap has revealed the UK’s hotspots for ‘high-quality yet low cost’ nail services. Credit card and spend management platform for small businesses, Capital on Tap, has compiled The UK Beauty Report, analysing the cities that offer the best value for money in terms of self-care services. The report examines the average…
Read MoreUnique salon décor: The Birmingham nail salon featuring a piano as its reception desk
Founder of Birmingham-based nail studio, Icey’s Beauty Lounge, Aysana Druga, shares the story behind the salon’s impressive entrance… In 2015, Aysana and her husband spotted a piano in the window of a charity shop. She recalls: “We had no idea where it was going to go at the time, so we stored it in the…
Read MoreWhy nail technicians should enter the Scratch Stars Awards: tips from a nail competition maestro
Bespoke nail artist, Jiak Hing, who has won the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year accolade for three consecutive years, shares insight into the competition, what to expect on the day and the benefits of entering. Why did you decide to enter the Scratch Stars Awards? To challenge myself and test my…
Read MoreIntroverted nail techs: how to grow your skills & clientele comfortably
Do you love the creative aspect of being a nail professional: perfecting enhancements and getting arty, but find it challenging to converse with clients and colleagues? You’re not alone. A need to recharge after client interactions or feeling most comfortable in quiet environments are signs of introversion. The word ‘introvert’ is rarely associated with nail…
Read MoreMargaret Dabbs London opens luxury wellness clinic in Belgravia
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British beauty brand, Margaret Dabbs® London, is opening a clinic in Belgravia, London, following its King’s Road, Chelsea, opening in June 2024. Well-known for its high-quality, luxury treatments and products within the wellness industry, the brand has decided on Belgravia as its next location, marking its eighth in London and 15th internationally. The upcoming flagship…
Read MoreChristmas nail art: 16 festive winter wonderland manicures
This season, snowy, magical landscapes dominate nail canvases, boasting sparkling snowflakes, white-dusted fir trees and reflective icicles. As for a colour palette, work with whites, silvers, blues, greens and browns to encapsulate a snowy winter walk. Here’s 16 snowy woodland manicures to inspire your nail creations…
Read MoreFrom DIY nails to owning a home salon: how one tech turned her passion into a business
Bedfordshire-based nail tech, Jodie Day of @talonsbyjodie, started her nail journey simply wanting to learn how to do her own nails, however she enjoyed the training so much that she decided to turn it into her career. Jodie began her training in 2021 while pregnant, seeking a creative outlet. She says, “I decided to tell…
Read MoreRevealed: the 10 UK hotspots where hair & beauty businesses are growing fastest
Research by financial technology company, SumUp, identifies the top towns and cities in the UK with the biggest growth in hairdressing and beauty businesses. By analysing ONS data over the past five years, SumUp has concluded that high streets are adapting to consumer needs, with 10 hotspots seeing a notable growth in hair and beauty…
Read MoreThe Wicked-inspired nail looks being worn by the film’s stars
Wicked content has been circulating social media and, with premieres and press tours well underway, the film’s stars have been sporting their best Oz-themed nail looks. Here’s our roundup… Hitting the silver screen on 22 November, the highly-anticipated Universal movie adaptation of Wicked has inspired the film’s actors’ and actresses’ manicures. The vibrant hues of the…
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