BUSINESS
Nail piercings: the trending way to upgrade your manicure
Nail piercings are everywhere – offering a simple, pain-free solution to nail enthusiasts wanting to add some edge to their looks, without having to commit to a body piercing. The autumn/winter 2025 Fashion Weeks could be to thank for this rise in nail jewellery, with pierced nails seen on the…
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Break the glass ceiling: how to attract premium beauty clients & grow your business
Beauty business mentor & award-winning entrepreneur, Stevey Powell, shares advice for if you’re experiencing the ‘glass ceiling’ effect… We start our beauty businesses with a passion for what we do and over time, build a loyal client base and keep our calendars booked. But for some of us, there comes…
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Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums
Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…
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Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals why it’s important to encourage clients to take care of their hands & nails in between appointments… Winter can be harsh on hands and nails. If neglected, the cold weather, freezing rain and drying central heating – and…
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In case we haven’t mentioned it enough, Halloween is right around the corner, which means client requests of all that is spooky will start rolling in – if they haven’t already. But how do your existing clients, and potential new ones, know that you’re offering seasonal nail art to meet…
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Sometimes, it really is the taking part that counts. If you do not win a nail competition, there is always something to learn. Setting aside the element of placing, competing in nail competitions -whether live or portfolio based – can be hugely beneficial to your salon work. While the significance…
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Caroline Larissey, the NBF’s director of quality & standards, offers up advice for handling client complaints… When you’re in the business of making your clients feel good about the way they look, it can be particularly difficult if you’re faced with a complaint. The secret is to be prepared so…
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Simply put, upselling is great for beauty businesses – it increases profit and shows your clients that you have a wealth of experience in the hair and beauty arena. Not only do add-on retail products have the ability to increase your bottom line dramatically, but enticing clients to try something…
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As a mobile tech, just because you don’t have a physical, set space in which you offer your services, it doesn’t mean you have to skip on deciding interior objects and furniture. Inject your own personality into your mobile setup with branded towels, equipment and your uniform, and recreate the…
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