EXPERT ADVICE
What is a nail habit-tic & can it be treated?
When a client sits at your nail desk and presents you with a nail like the below, you may wonder whether it is a contraindication that you should not treat. This is habit-tic deformity. Most commonly seen on the thumbnails, this nail condition is usually a result of onychotillomania: a…
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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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Self-employment help for nail techs: legal, financial & operational considerations
All the legal, financial and operational factors to consider before making those all-important choices… Deciding to become a self-employed nail tech is just the beginning, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. From choosing whether to work from home or as a mobile tech, to deciding which insurance…
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Helena Linsky, co-director of Q61, reveals how to make your beauty business mum-friendly… For Mother’s Day promos and across the entire year, it’s important to consider how you can implement in-salon initiatives that are mum-friendly. Mum-to-be and new mum clients tend to have slightly different needs to your other clients,…
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If you are new to session work or are thinking about a career as a session stylist, then I would say both an eye-catching portfolio and website are essential. It’s all very well having a great website, but you are going to need lots of good quality images of your…
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When the ‘brand ambassador’ term was first scattered, it simply involved shouting about a brand or treatment you loved to anyone that would listen on a number of platforms, with the possibly of a few freebies in return. However, lines have become blurred as advertising stipulations step in, demand for…
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New year, new skill! Are you thinking of adding to your salon menu to meet client nail needs? Liz Richards, national sales and education manager for Cuccio Europe, shares some thing to consider… “It’s important when adding a new system that you choose based on what would be right for your…
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March 8 marks International Women’s Day; a day to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. A day to set both personal and professional goals and look back at your achievement, what are you celebrating today? In the spirit, we’ve rounded up a few inspirational quotes…
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Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why it’s important to hold your nail brush correctly – and offers up some handy tips… Your nail brush is one of your primary tools. No matter what brush you are using, if you are not holding it right, you won’t achieve…
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