EDUCATION
Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice
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…
Read More‘Four figure focus’ method seeks to help beauty pros boost earnings
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…
Read MoreRenowned nail artist launches The Nail Nexus online education platform
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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Semilac is celebrating the launch of its UK training Academy and the commencement of courses. The ABT and Beauty Guild accredited training sessions are aimed at nail technicians wanting to upskill and offer new products and treatments. The courses are based at the Semilac Academy in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, and at…
Read MoreCourse Details: Solglo Training Course aim to help technicians take thier salon or mobile therapist business to the next level. The course covers important aspects including health and safety, client care and consultation and insurance. Preparation, application, troubleshooting and product knowledge aspects and techniques are covered, as well as tan maintenance and removal.…
Read MoreThe Eyelash Design Company has announced that its popular treatment, Microblading by Brow Perfect, is growing globally. The training is now underway in Africa and South America. South Africa has been announced as the first country since the recent launch in Sweden and treatment and Paraguay in South America will debut…
Read MoreCourse Details: This class is designed for professionals who regularly work with gel polish or for manicurists with an interest in natural nail care. The course looks at the benefits of IBX and how it works, as well as covering natural nail trauma and cause. The case looks at the products in…
Read MoreCourse Details: The Nail Creation Liquid and Powder course is designed to develop application skill and teach preparation and finishing techniques. The course is a 5-day course, run over two separate sessions, allowing the learner to learn the basics to practice. On return, educators will aid with any issues you have and continue with training and…
Read MoreCourse Details: This is a one day training class for experienced nail enhancement technicians wishing to train in Gelish DIP. On the course you will cover: product chemistry and over exposure; product application; one Colour, pink & white and strength application; tip application with strength for extensions; product control; maintenance and removals; troubleshooting.…
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