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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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National homelessness charity, Crisis, is calling on hairdressers, barbers and salon assistants across the country to volunteer at their Christmas centres this month. The centres provide thousands of people with good, warmth, healthcare and specialist services over Christmas in addition to Crisis’ year-round services. Salon services such as washing, cutting…
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Pinterest has revealed its annual Pinterest 100 report, which sees a variety of trend predictions for 2019 identified by the social media platform. Including beauty and lifestyle forecasts, the report reveals an insight into consumer browsing habits on the social media platform. The almond nail shape also appeared in the report, with searches for…
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January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling…
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Get set for the party season ahead, as Asu Nail & Beauty Supplies has revealed its new Nail Art Mix and Mingle pots for sparkling designs. Each pot contains a mixture of beads, sparkles, pearls, stones, shapes and more, with six different colour schemes to choose from: silver, gold, rose…
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With festive spirit and celebration at its heart, Lecenté has released its new Disco Ball collection ready for winter. Comprising four new chunky glitters, the collection is sure to get clients in the mood for celebration this festive season: Dancing Queen Funky Town Boogie Nights Night Fever Alongside the new…
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“I have always loved painting and playing around with nails,” reveals Steff Georgiou. “I spent most of my time at university giving manicures as it massively helps my anxiety but I never thought I’d be able to make a career out of it. I found myself really unhappy and unfulfilled…
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