How to manage staff performance effectively

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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 your staff’s career development will…

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Why regular training is so important in the beauty industry

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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 year with continued professional development…

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How to make the most of an Instagram story

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Tammy Koslowski, owner of Glasgow’s award-winning NAF! Salon (and winner of the Scratch Stars Best Use of Social Media award 2017 & 2018) shares her social media tips & tricks… Remember when Instagram stories used to only last 24 hours? Now you can get old story posts from your archive and add them to the…

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3 rules for keeping holiday nails in tip-top condition

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Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals three ways to ensure nail looks keep in the best shape while on holiday… At this time of year, many clients will be escaping for an annual summer break of sun, sea and carefree days on the beach. Summer style is big…

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Research from Mintel reveals skincare trends

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New stats from Mintel have revealed that over the last year, almost three in ten (28%) women have reduced the number of products in their facial skincare routine, with young Millennials aged 20-29 (54%) most likely to have simplified their routines. In a move away from multi-step routines, the proportion of women using just one…

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What it’s really like to own a nail salon – Part 2

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Industry veteran, salon owner and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry champion 2017, Sue Davies, reveals an insight into her experience of running a nail salon business… Read part 1, here. We all like to think that our futures are bright and stable, however that isn’t always the case and for any owner life-changing…

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What it’s really like to own a nail salon – Part 1

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Industry veteran, salon owner and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry champion 2017, Sue Davies, reveals an insight into her experience of running a nail salon business… For many graduates in the hair, beauty and nail industry the ultimate dream is to own a salon one day.  It is an aspiration to work towards,…

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NSI unveils Balance PolyPaste enhancement system

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Add to your enhancement offering with NSI’s Balance LED/UV PolyPaste range. LED and UV cured, the gel-hybrid system is versatile; it can be used for adding durability to the natural nail or creating enhancements with tip and overlay or sculpting methods. PolyPaste sees a thick, paste-like viscosity, allowing for easy building for all skill levels. The…

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A #QuickChipFix with Treatwell

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Yesterday, I made my way to the highly quirky and graffiti-filled streets of Shoreditch for an innovative pop-up event hosted by Treatwell, promoting how easy it is to fix a nail chip with their beauty booking app. The event was solely based on the quick-witted twist on words of chips, #QuickChipFix, referencing nail polish chips…

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Tips for a comfortable wax service this summer

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Salon System educator & wax specialist, Lisa Stone, serves up her top tips for a comfortable wax service this summer… 1. Ensure you prep correctly Skin can become a little drier in the summer so encourage your clients to exfoliate 24hrs before waxing and pay particular attention to knees, toes, and elbows. This will help…

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Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary with exclusive releases

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Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary in style with a host of ruby-inspired goodies – all available via Sweet Squared. Create inspired designs with the CND Shellac™40th Anniversary Pro Kit. The pack sees CND Shellac™ in Wildfire, Base Coat, Duraforce Top Coat and a 40-pack of Swarovski Ruby Crystals.  It also includes a Swarovski Crystal Nail Art Booklet,…

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Help your business rise to all occasions this summer

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Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, serves up top tips to help clients prepare for summer events – while you boost your bottom line… Summer has finally arrived, and with it, so has occasion season. With so many weddings, parties and other notable events taking place over the next few…

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How to raise your profile in the beauty & hair sectors

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Dave Horton, director of Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT), reveals how you can increase your impact in the wider industry & show off your skills successfully… When was the last time you shouted about how great you are? You have a loyal group of clients who, no doubt, love to recommend you, and you market your…

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