MANI MONDAY: New Year’s Eve

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Begin the week (or in this case – the year) the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Happy New Year! Many clients will be heading out tonight to celebrate the clock striking midnight, seeing in the year of 2019 with family and friends. New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, fresh…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails

Kirsty Coltman

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a nail design seeing lilac, berry and violet hues, finished with Swarovski Crystals. “I created these nails using Trilogy Nail Systems Acrylic in Blackberry, Venetian Violet, Plush Berry, Lilac Quartz and Clear alongside pre-pinched stiletto tips. It is an…

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How to deal with price challenges

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No two days are the same in the life of a nail pro, which sometimes throws up some awkward occurrences. One common incident is when a client questions the price of a manicure; but how do you handle such a query once the treatment has been completed? Kelley Colley, of Lavish Nails, experienced a similar…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty

Hayley Winder Nails

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty, says clients have been opting for Christmassy colour combinations and sparkles. “My clients like the classic red but don’t want obvious Christmas colours, so they are not all walking around with the same nails as…

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MANI MONDAY: Starry night

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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! ‘Tis Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate than drooling over these starry nails resembling the winter night sky? We absolutely adore this nail look seeing acrylics crafted by #nafamanda and nail art by #naftammy from NAF! Salon, using The Gel…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears an icy nail look, inspired by fond memories of making snow angels. “I created the nails using coloured acrylic from Glam And Glits. I chose blue and silver for a wintery look. I created the snow angel by…

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The importance of a logo for your nail business

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Strong logo imagery on your high street shop front can differentiate you from local competition and can help etch your brand in an individual’s mind. For mobile technicians, having your logo on all promotional materials, business cards and social media will help to build a brand, helping clients to recognise your work in an instant.…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Easby, Laura’s Beauty

Laura Easby Nails

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals cable knit finishes and tartan nail art have been popular with her clients. “I think this design has been popular because a lot of people don’t want to go all out crazy with Christmas nails as the look…

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Transgender woman opens salon to help others transitioning

Ria Cooper

A transgender woman has opened a hair and beauty salon in Hull to support other people who are transitioning. Ria Cooper underwent gender reassignment surgery to become a woman when she was 14 however, having initially struggled with the change, the now 24-year-old wants to help others going through the same experience to feel comfortable…

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