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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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After previously working as a mobile beautician, Danielle Bridges decided it was time to open up her own salon during the first Coronavirus lockdown. “I found it hard lugging all my equipment around so I decided to take the plunge. I couldn’t find anything suitable around my area, so I…
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Are you a self-proclaimed beauty obsessive? Want to know which European city is best to head to for beauty facilities? Longevita has created a ranking of European cities based on the average rating for beauty services, and the number of services per person. In first place with an impressive score…
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In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Animal Print’ in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall and and NSI Nails Educator, Kate Taylor. The winner Christy Homolya scooped a bundle…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Christy Homolya. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired by ‘Animal Print’ in the bid to win a prize from NSI Nails. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe…
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As a liquid & powder user, it is important to learn to sculpt mainly with the brush and not rely on filing to shape the enhancement. This is exactly what ‘sculpting’ is. By definition sculpting is ‘to create or represent (something) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques.’ Whether we…
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Cuffs have caught our eye! Check out our roundup of reader designs inspired by the style…
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