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…
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‘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…
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Renowned 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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Holly Schippers AKA #FingerNailFixer has changed up her nail delivery and started a YouTube vlog for nail professionals. “Education is my ‘thing’,” states Holly. “And when the pandemic arrived, it hit me hard. I could not longer travel and educate across the States. I knew I had to change it…
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After intense educator training at its HQ in Kent, three nail artists have joined together to create the Nail & Beauty Excellence UK education team. Founder, Jade Barber reveals, “Talented techs, Jackie Nguyen, Carlie Salt and Billie-Jo Keach, have been working hard all week with me to pass their NBE…
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“The East Nail Camp 2021 was an incredible success and a lot of that was due to the amazing generosity of the sponsors,” enthuses organiser Jessica Briarmoon. The event, held from 14-17 May 2021, hosted just under 150 nail techs at Willis Camp, Fruitland Park just north of Orlando, Florida.…
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Teaching without a qualification to do so is unfortunately something we come across in the nail industry and it causes a lot of debate. Teaching without a proper qualification is no different to performing nail services without a qualification – we will always come across it and the lack of…
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Great expectations …by Rachel Lunn @rachel.lunn_nails https://m.facebook.com/The-Nailroom-254269057922527/ @rachel.lunn_nails I trained as a nail tech in 2003. Gel polish had not yet been born and the trend was pink & white acrylic enhancements, one colour polish or a manicure. Nails were just starting to grow into a more popular service that everyone…
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Are you looking to add enhancements to your nail treatment menu? NSI UK has two course options ideal for learners: Gel Foundation Course and Acrylic Foundation Course. Keep reading to learn more… About the courses The five-day foundation course is designed to provide a platform upon which the beginners can develop…
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