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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Course Details: Learn how to deliver intimate waxing to your clients in a dignified and professional manner. During the clean+easy Intimate Waxing training you will be shown how pre and post products can reduce pain and hair growth, easiest positions to work in, and hints and tips. Attendees will learn product…
Read MoreCourse Details: The Nail Creation Glamazone Gel Polish Course, is a one day course for nail technicians already qualified in the use of another brand of gel polish. The course is designed to develop attendees’ skills in the art of gel polish application and further progress attendees’ skills in polishing like a…
Read MoreNovaLash has announced Zachary Falb as its new global master trainer. Having previously acted as the brand’s international trainer, Zachary’s new role will cover global education and product development as well as being responsible for NovaLash’s global training standards. This will see him work closely with international markets and the…
Read MoreNail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products – including the new PolyGel system – and All That Jazz, has scooped a Safety in Beauty award. The Safety in Beauty campaign was launched in October 2013 by Antonia Mariconda in a response to the growing dissatisfaction and devastation caused by dubious…
Read MoreCourse Details: Microblading by Brow Perfect – with The Eyelash Design Company – is a semi-permanent brow treatment, which is natural-looking, long-lasting and individually tailored to suit the client’s face shape and brow style. It offers an excellent return on investment. For the course itself, trained beauty therapists can attend a 2-day…
Read MoreCourse Details: This class is for existing nail technicians wanting to learn how to use the latest painting gels to create sand, stone and foil effects. Highly pigmented design gels make these designs easy to recreate over any type of nail extension and your clients will love this unique type of art. Course…
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