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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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Award-winning nailist, Metta Francis, reveals how to boost your spirits and avoid falling into bad habits in your nail business… With January well underway, how are you getting on with any resolutions or good intentions you set for the year? Apparently it takes 21 days to break a habit, and…
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Amp up your nail services with sultry shades of scarlet…
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Offering opportunities to strengthen, sculpt and enhance, the gel system is a big hit with those seeking a hardwearing, long-lasting glossy nail finish. The system boasts a multitude of uses: natural nails can wear an overlay to add strength or aid growth, while clients seeking length can benefit from application…
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Add an intergalactic effect to nail designs with the Galaxy Chrome Flake collection from iZ Beauty of London. The arty additions create a multitude of special effects depending on the base nail shade; hinting a chrome effect when layered over white and a multitude of iridescent hues over a dark…
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Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your comfort zone and tests your limits. It makes you a better nail tech over time and earns you the achievements…
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LeChat Nails has announced the addition of two new executives to the team in it’s headquarters in Hercules, CA. In a bid to increase it’s global presence, distribution reach and education department, LeChat Nails welcomes Herman Paez and Rise Carter to the brand, filling two newly created roles. Herman is…
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