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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…
Read MoreAshford 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…
Read MoreGet 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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Hear from Claire Denton on her role as a beauty therapist, nail technician, educator and City and Guilds Assessor… Tell us about your career so far… I began my working career already in the beauty industry when I joined my mother in 1993. She had been a therapist and salon…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle Inc team offer advice for nail techs in the first in their blog series for Scratch… A work/life/family balance is something most of us pursue in our lives, but never seem to quiet nail down completely. In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded by social media telling us…
Read MoreNina Subasic, in partnership with Salon Services, reveals how to create a fun and playful lilac manicure – with an eye-catching finish for spring/summer. “Summer is the season of rosé, beach days, shorts, and colourful nail polish,” she comments. “Thankfully for us, pastels are always on trend, which makes this…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, says ombré designs remain a popular request from her clients. “This design, especially the ombré nails, has been really popular. The ombré trend is still going strong and everyone loves the pastel shades…
Read MoreBegin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Marking the start of a new week, Mondays are often the perfect day to consider how you can shake up your nail art and start thinking about new designs to offer clients for the days ahead. This…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a bright and beautiful abstract nail look for the start of spring. “My nails are my natural nails that I’ve managed to grow with the help of Give Me Strength Structure Gel by Magpie…
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