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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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The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind is to launch five timeless shades for the autumn season to see you through the cold winter months. The vegan-friendly,…
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Lucy Jefferis launched nail decal company Miss Lucy UK in early 2020, determined to excel in the industry she loved despite mental health battles making client appointments challenging. “I was unable to continue working within the beauty industry as I suffered with OCD, which spiralled out of control,” Lucy reveals.…
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Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat collection comprises shimmer and glitter shades to suit all skin tones, affectionately named Buttermilk, Caramel, Hazelnut, Praline, Toffee and White…
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Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara ‘learnt the hard way’ when it came to balancing her business with family time and continued development. Keen to share…
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Dani Bailey has been a nail technician since 2019 and has always been a nail enthusiast, doing her own nails from when she was just 13 years old, after being taught by her mum. Dani created her product range, Alma By Dani, in the second lockdown when she was itching…
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Scratch scrolls through Instagram to uncover the latest celebrity nail art looks you need to know about… Celebrity tech Thuy Nguyen showcased two beautiful nail looks for Camila Mendes and Awkwafina on the ‘gram this week, with dainty baby pink nails and sparkle nail art for Camila, and splashes of…
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