How to grow your nail business with apprentices

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Multi award-winning salon owner, Liza Smith, reveals why you should consider hiring an apprentice… Do you often find yourself working long hours and turning away clients because your appointment book is full? One way to reduce this stress is to increase your treatment prices considerably. This may cause you to lose clients, but it means…

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Instagram analytics: what you need to know

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You’ve got your posting strategy down, your content is getting hits and your following is gaining momentum. But, how do you keep it up and stay on top of the interests of those following and engaging with your account? The next step in any social media marketing strategy is to track your metrics.  Social media…

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Glitterbels launches hema-free gel polish range for nail pros

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Staffordshire based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled a hema-free gel polish range, launching with 80 stunning shades. Founded by Annabel and Elliott Maginnis in 2018, the Glitterbels range features colour and glitter acrylic powders, gel polish, monomers, essentials, prep products and more. The hema-free gel polish range was introduced at a launch party at The…

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Harvey Nichols welcomes first TGB Mani Pedi Spa to Manchester store

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The Gel Bottle Inc has opened its first Mani Pedi Spa, Create & Coat, in Harvey Nichols, Manchester. Featuring an Insta-worthy interior, the space offers trending nail art and classic hand and foot pampering using The Gel Bottle Inc and Peacći products, and will welcome VIP nail artists for appearances. The standout treatment is the…

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6 ways to manage dry & brittle nails affected by menopause

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The menopause can be a challenging time for women, with many lacking confidence and feeling undervalued. Looking good on the outside can give the confidence boost needed to feel good on the inside, and having strong and healthy nails is a great place to start. Menopause is so much more than hot flushes and night…

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The Gel Bottle launches mini 7ml versions of nail shades & BIAB

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Are you a small business seeking a broader colour range, or a mobile tech wishing to decrease the weight of your kitbag? The Gel Bottle Inc has launched its popular 20ml products in ‘mini’ 7ml sized bottles. Featuring exactly the same formula as their larger counterparts, the handy minis can achieve up to 40 sets…

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Nail techs, here’s how you can prevent hand & wrist pain

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Scratch sources advice for those that suffer with hand and wrist pain, so you can stop feeling the strain… Samantha Sweet, co-founder of Sweet Squared, shares that repetitive strain injury and carpal tunnel syndrome will always be a likelihood for pros, due to the nature of the job. “Filing is the biggest culprit to cause CTS,…

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