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5 steps to become a zero waste to landfill nail salon
Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. Here, GSC shares how to tackle your salon waste and become zero to landfill, to reduce your overall…
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How to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums
Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…
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The mum juggle: how I’ve managed motherhood & a successful beauty business
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, opens up about her experiences juggling parenthood and her beauty salon… I am not sure there is ever a right time to start a family. I was quite late to the table when it came to being a mum. Having tried for…
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Ria-Jaine Lincoln, aka The Beauty Accountant, reveals how you can capitalise on a boom in clients and protect, enhance & manage your future wealth… Now the beauty industry has reopened, it can be easy to push bookkeeping and accounts to the side. However, you do not want to miss the…
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Saying ‘No’ can be a tricky word when it comes to clients, but setting boundaries is equally important for you, your welfare and, in turn, your business. Read on to discover some top tips from industry figures… 1.“It’s so important in our industry to set boundaries,” explains Claire Blincoe, Georgie…
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While recycling plays a big part of helping the environment, running a sustainable business is so much more than just that. There are many factors to consider when seeking to make your business more sustainable. It is important to try to source sustainable products from the get-go, but it is…
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Sustainability Matters The global climate strike, stark and scary documentaries, electric cars, reusable coffee cups… over the past few years, sustainability has become more and more ingrained into our daily lives and the choices that we make. So, if we’re trying our best as consumers, are the brands and businesses…
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Arthritis can cause joints to become inflamed, painful and in later stages, deformed. As some arthritics suffer from arthritis in their feet, a pedicure is often well needed. The nail professionals share tips on how to treat clients with arthritis… “Arthritis can be quite tender and having a pedicure can…
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Maddie Regan, Scratch columnist & top tech at 81 Rose Garden, shares some pointers to ensuring your salon is more inclusive… One of the most important things that I have learnt during my time in our industry is that there is no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits all’ approach. Every client is different; it’s up…
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