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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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Ensure you’re stylish for the new season with the Spring/Summer options at Buttercups. Whether you opt for a new style or shade, ensure you’re polished and presentable for the warmer weather. Made from a breathable fabric, the elegant and fashion-forward styles stay crumple-free. With bi-strech fabric that moves with the wear, the…
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Salon System has broadened its product portfolio with a new silky soft range of eyelashes. LashLux features three mink-style lash designs that lend eyes a wide-eyed effect while still being wearable. Quick to apply and remove, the lashes can form an add-on service or be sold to clients for at-home…
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Cuccio has unveiled its spring/summer collection in miniature form; ideal for retailing! Each set contains a miniature version of every nail shade in the Positivity collection, along with a base and top coat. It’s ideal for gift hunting clients or for those looking to take lacquer on holiday. The colours…
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With its quirky decor and open-plan design, Nail Couture Nails & Beauty is a conversation starter – and its clients agree. “We are a very sociable salon,” enthuses owner, Cathy Lansbury-Palmer, “We created our unique trio pedicure station and reception area with this in mind. Clients love to talk and chat, as do we.…
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Cupid Crystals has unveiled a variety of new products As clients prepare to slip into sandals thanks to the warmer weather, the brand has launched a new Swarovski crystals pedicure collection – the Crystal Toes Collection. A mix of Swarovski SS12 and SS16 crystals, in rose, opal and Aurore Boreale…
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Here they are; the talented 2017 finalists hoping to shine later next month and be crowned a Scratch Star. Each year, the challenge gets tougher, as more and more entries amass for Scratch magazine’s industry awards – the Scratch Stars. Following a scrupulous first round of judging, finalists in each category…
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