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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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A nail technician, salon owner & trainer from Suffolk has launched Nail Surgery: The Naildresser® Community, an inclusive space to uplift and educate nail and beauty professionals. Theresa Foddering, who was fondly named ‘The Naildresser’ by a client’s son over 10 years ago, has built a reputation in the nail…
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, unveiled the Labour Party’s first Budget Statement in 14 years on 30 October 2024, with a focus on economic stability and development. The Autumn Budget saw taxes rise by £40 billion, with measures announced that affect employees and self-employed workers. The British beauty industry…
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The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has unveiled the first instalment of findings from its census, A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You. The industry-wide survey was completed by 4,000 respondents and showcases the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the beauty sector. Via its findings, the British Beauty…
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Explore strategies to successfully manage and motivate a nail team with business expert & CEO of PHAB Service Stars, Nergish Wadia-Austin. Leading a team of nail technicians can be both rewarding and challenging, with managers often facing awkward situations that test their skillsets. Understanding how to address these issues effectively…
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Mix up your Halloween nail styles with mix & match designs! Check out our roundup of spooktacular nail looks below…
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Ellie Toms’ part-time job at nail brand, Lecenté, inspired her career change to become a nail technician. Here’s her story… The now tech ‘fell in love’ with the brand’s products, so much so that it inspired her to become a nail tech so she was able to use them. The…
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