TECH TALK
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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Ashford beauty salon: how exceptional customer service creates relaxing client experiences
Sarah Webb, owner of Bella’s Little Nail Boutique, takes pride in her standout beauty services, which place an emphasis on the client experience. Working in customer service for over 20 years, Sarah knows how to offer clients an exceptional appointment. She explains: “My clients receive a coffee and biscuits, and…
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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry
Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Smokey nails is a trend that is circulating social media at the moment, with many crediting Amy Rickaby, of @beautyworksbyamy, for the technique. One design that caught our eye is from celebrity and session manicurist, Michelle Class,…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, created a pastel rainbow on her nails! “The ombré was created by painting half of the nail one colour, the other half a different colour and using a slightly dampened (with isopropyl alcohol) brush, dragging…
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The external signage on my new academy is finally up – as are frosted windows to protect my products from the impact of direct sunlight. I was so pleased and excited to see the shop sign go up, as the premises no longer looks derelict. My stomach did do some…
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Talented nail tech and educator, Elwira Walczak of Petite Nails, reveals how she created an arm rest to tackle the back pain she suffered with as a result of years of tekking… “I’ve struggled with back and neck pain for a long time, to the point that I was desperately…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amy Clarke, of Amy Clarke Nail/Make-up Artist & Educator, reveals nude shades with a hint of sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “This particular colour scheme of neutral colours have been quite popular this summer with the…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes simplicity can equal perfection and this is the case with this week’s mani Monday that comes courtesy of Amanda Sim, nail tech at Glasgow’s NAF! Salon who specialises in gel polish and acrylics. Going hand-in-hand with…
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