Top tips for nailing it backstage at Fashion Week

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Fashion Week is nearly upon us, and if your skills will see you secure a stint backstage as a nail stylist, follow these words of wisdom from fellow pros… KNOW YOUR LEAD “While assisting at Fashion Week, you are there on behalf of the lead session stylist and your work reflects them,” explains Kelly Shenton.…

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How to strike a balance between work & home life

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Make it easy to manage the separation between work and home life with advice from nail artist and educator, JENNY HARRIS… I entered the nail industry shortly after my daughter was born, as I sought work that would be flexible so I could look after her. I completed a diploma in Nail Technology in August…

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Attracting bridal nail clients through social media

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Are you using social media effectively to attract potential bridal clients? Helena Linsky, co-director of salon chain, Q61, shares her top tips… “When it comes to attracting the attention of new bridal clients, social media is a very powerful tool,” states Helena Linsky. “Remember that brides-to-be often rely heavily on social media for inspiration, so use…

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Why I use healing crystals in hand & foot therapies

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Kim Alexis, crystal healer, psychic spiritual medium, hypnotherapist & past life regressionist, reveals why she uses crystals in her hand & foot treatments… When a therapist massages the feet or hands, it feels so good because the physical sensation stimulated by touch sends messages from the skin’s nerve cells to the brain. The brain then releases…

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Seduce clients with Halo gel polish Queen of Hearts collection

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Pure Nails has launched the Halo Gel Polish Queen Of Hearts nail colour collection; three stunning scarlet hues – perfect for Valentine’s Day. The aptly named Desire, Vixen and Malice shades offer a cat’s eye effect and offer a super glossy finish and strong depth of colour. When applied as per instructions, the formula offers…

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Nails & cancer: Your questions answered

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While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer truly can be a rewarding experience. Here, experts answer your questions about caring for clients with cancer… What insurance requirements are there? “Speaking from the perspective of ABT, we offer one of the widest insurance covers available on the market that are designed…

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How to deal with stress

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When you’re back-to-back with appointments and rushed off your feet in the salon or on the move, your work life can sometimes feel a little daunting. To help promote calmness in his tekking career, session nail stylist, Robbie Tomkins, recommends meditation. “I’ve been meditating for around three years. It allows me to pause and take some…

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Treatwell & SumUp reveal payment process partnership

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SumUp​ and ​Treatwell have announced a new partnership that will digitisation of the payment process for Treatwell Partners – beauty businesses working with the online beauty and hair booking service. With the partnership, payments can be now taken via the Treatwell Connect app and processed by SumUp. The digitalisation also aims to help reduce admin…

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How to prepare for a nail competition

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Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your comfort zone and tests your limits. It makes you a better nail tech over time and earns you the achievements of your nail career. “Take…

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Nailympia opens registration for all 2019 competitions

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International nail competition, Nailympia, has opened registration for three locations for 2019: Nailympia USA in Houston, Texas (5-7 April 2019) Nailympia Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia (10-12 May 2019) Nailympia London at Olympia Beauty, London (28-30 September 2019) With a plethora of categories available across multiple divisions, Nailympia offers the opportunity to push your skills in…

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Why it’s important to enter nail competitions

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With the Scratch Stars Awards 2019 opening for entry 1 February and Nailympia competitions on the horizon, industry veteran Sue Davies reveals why it’s important to enter nail competitions – and what it takes to win… With a number of industry awards at our reach, is can be a challenge to figure out which ones to enter – and which…

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Tales of working as a nail tech while pregnant

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Celebrity nail tech, Amy Ganney, reveals her experience of working while expecting a baby – and how she now juggles work with motherhood… “Working while pregnant was challenging as I suffered with sickness regularly, but I had to continue working as I knew I would need some time off when my baby boy arrived. “I…

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A pedi pamper session at beauty editor hotspot, DryBy

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While working in London this week, I stepped into the DryBy London salon on Mortimer Street to experience a pedicure.  I was working in tandem with session stylist, Marian Newman, who suggested that DryBy was a salon experience that I really should explore.  Adored by consumer beauty editors owing to its slick services and central…

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Top tips: Controlling odour during a L&P service

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It is your responsibility to ensure any odour from an L&P service is kept to a minimum. There are some simple steps you can build into your work practises to aid with this… Use disposable towels for wiping off and dispose of between clients. Always use a lidded bin that is regularly emptied. Using a…

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