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Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 February 2025

In a recent poll on Scratch’s Instagram, almost 80% of respondents shared that they’re considering taking on apprentices. Here, two UK salons share how they’ve reaped the rewards of the apprenticeship process.. Nailspa, West Yorkshire “As a business owner, I believe that when it comes to employees, you cannot beat…

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‘Four figure focus’ method seeks to help beauty pros boost earnings

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2025

Beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares details of ‘The Four Figure Focus’, a membership programme to help beauty business owners earn four figures a week, while working part-time hours. “Ideal for professionals with visions of freedom, efficiency and creativity, the programme offers its members tailored support, plus community…

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Renowned nail artist launches The Nail Nexus online education platform

By Helena Biggs | 1 January 2025

Sara Cady, known among nail enthusiasts as ‘Glamourphile’, has launched The Nail Nexus: an online learning platform for industry enthusiasts who are keen to become nail professionals. The UK-based nail technician, artist & educator boasts over 10 years’ experience in the sector, and has worked in salons and from a…

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COURSE BITES: MoroccanTan Novice

By Kat Hill | 2 November 2017

Course details: During this one day course, learners will understand the science and application of MoroccanTan and build confidence with the application. Other aspects include euipment knowledge, service customisation, client preparation, application, aftercare and retail products. Kit will be provided and no model needed. Upon successful completion of this course, a Moroccan certificate will be issued.…

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COURSE BITES: Harmony 101 – Polygel Comprehensive

By Kat Hill | 28 October 2017

Course Details: This is a three-day complete training course for students wishing to learn full PolyGel application techniques. Product chemistry, product uses, safe natural nailcare, natural nail preparation in readiness for one colour and pink & white applications, application over tips and sculpting forms, filing techniques, infills, removals and troubleshooting. Duration: Three-days Location: Nationwide,…

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COURSE BITES: INK London Professional Acrylink L&P Conversion Course

By Kat Hill | 26 October 2017

Course Details: This course is ideal for professionals already qualified in L&P services looking to offer INK London treatments. The course is fully accredited by the Guild and covers a wide range of topics need to offer a professional service and convert to the brand. Duration: One day Location: Nationwide, on various…

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COURSE BITES: Lecenté Perfecting Powders with Lecenté

By Kat Hill | 5 October 2017

Course Details: “This class has been designed to focus almost entirely on powder application,” reveals Maria Cientanni, director at Lecenté. “This includes our Chrome, Neon Powders and Stardust products and our Layer It! “There is a focus on chrome and neon powder application, along with the chroming technique with Stardust and…

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COURSE BITES: OPI Professional Absolute Acrylic 

By Kat Hill | 28 September 2017

Course Details: If you are looking to expand your treatment menu, this course is an ideal starting point for acrylic beginners. Attendees to the course will learn: Structure of the nail and physiology & anatomy of the hand & arm; Full client consultation; Salon hygiene, COSSH and sanitation; Contraindications, diseases and…

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COURSE BITES: Ultimate Male Grooming with Training in Solutions

By Kat Hill | 14 September 2017

Course Details: Salon System has teamed up with Training Solutions in Hair to bring professionals a brand new male grooming course. The new Ultimate Male Grooming Course recognises the demand for male grooming treatments within salons and teaches students how to approach male facial hair with the use of RefectoCil tints.…

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