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Why it’s important to take care of feet & advice for pedicurists
The importance of footcare can be overlooked, particularly during colder weather when feet and toenails tend to be tucked into thick socks and closed-toe footwear. But footcare services are not just beneficial for pedicure season. Foot and toenail issues can arise at any time, and treating them early can prevent…
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9 common nail & skin problems for runners & how to treat
Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains nail educator & brand adviser, Rachel Gribble. “Hard skin, ingrown toenails and bruised nails are some of the most prevalent.…
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3 steps to increase your beauty treatment prices without guilt
Beauty business mentor, Stevey Powell, shares how she teaches pros to confidently increase their service prices in three steps… The thought of raising your prices can feel overwhelming and downright scary. You can feel guilty and worried about losing clients. But here’s the secret: it’s all about how you frame…
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Kelly Sweeney, behind Beauty Room @51, shares a behind-the-scenes look at her Glitterbels-inspired salon… The tech trained and qualified in 2022 in builder gel and L&P acrylic with Glitterbels, and has since taken inspiration from the brand’s renowned pretty-in-pink aesthetic. She says: ” I wanted my salon to run alongside…
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It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is just a myth. The majority of the population is right-handed, and so the majority of products and techniques are tailored to right-handed techs. This is applicable for…
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Research by Fresha has revealed the UK’s beauty and self-care capital. Blackpool has the highest concentration of beauty salons in the UK, boasting an impressive 428 beauty salons per 100,000 residents. This number includes 403 hair salons and 109 nail salons; with its 51 tanning studios awarding the area its…
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Following backlash team USA sprinter, Noah Lyles, received for sporting nail art in the Paris Olympics men’s 100m final, male manicures are a hot topic. Elaine Watson, global education director at Light Elegance, shares insight into how to tailor your treatments and support their nail needs… I was at the auto…
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Are you a freelance or mobile beauty professional considering renting a salon space? Yasin Alimam, founder & chief officer of HotPatch, a platform that connects beauty businesses and individuals with top-quality spaces to hire, shares insight on the benefits of co-working… “There are so many benefits for nail and beauty…
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BeauT owner, Tina Vescio, welcomes Scratch into her garden getaway salon, which offers the idyllic spot for clients wanting some relaxation and tranquility… Qualifying as a beauty therapist in 2005, Tina Vescio started her beauty training over 20 years ago. Starting out as a mobile artist, the pro spent the…
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