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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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Life as a nail tech with Raynaud’s: 5 pros share their experiences
Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s disease and Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a condition that affects blood circulation to fingers and toes and can cause them to change colour when cold, anxious or stressed. Other symptoms include pain, numbness and pins and needles. Symptoms vary for each individual and may last…
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Meet the Anglesey nail pro transforming trainers using nail art products
“Nail art techniques can be applied in a variety of ways: from customising trainers to dolls, jewellery and even tip jars,” shares Sophie Pritchard, founder of Creative Claws salon and training academy. The North Wales-based nail tech was first encouraged by her husband to transfer her nail art skills to…
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Singing sensation, Pixie Lott, has been announced as the latest brand ambassador for KISS Products. The role will see her promote KISS nail and lash product ranges in 2017, and she has already given a glimpse of her favourite KISS nails in the video for her new single, Baby. Pixie posted…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars finalist, Rebecca Abernathy of Matrix Nails and Beauty, has been wearing this turquoise spring look. “I created these for a trip over to Poland to visit the Semilac head office and training academy,” Rebecca reveals, “I head over to learn more…
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Salon System has unveiled a new Gellux collection that will be exclusive to Capital Hair & Beauty. Featuring eight brand new shades, the Eastern Escapes collection is inspired by the wonder and mystery of the Middle East. The line-up sees: Arabian Nights Spiced Silk Moroccan Bazaar Easter Promise Genie in…
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The team at Izabelle Hammon is calling on nail technicians to discover Calgel at one of its forthcoming road events. Due to take place in Inverness, Belfast and Brighton, the events will give visitors a chance to try the product in a relaxed, friendly environment. Calgel is a one-phase gel…
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IBD has unveiled its Nudes collection featuring nail shades to beautifully complement every skin tone. Available in both Just Gel Polish and Advanced Wear Pro Lacquer, as well as It’s A Match duo packs, the collection sees eight new shades. Perfect for a fresh springtime mani, the shade options include: But…
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New research from Direct Line for Business has revealed that nearly one in three hair beauty and nail businesses operate in the South East of England. The small business insurer found that there are nearly 29,000 of these businesses based in the South East – seeing one salon for every…
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