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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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Tell us about your training… I originally trained as a beauty therapist back in 2001 since then I found my passion within the nail industry which lead to several courses including Bio Sculpture and Polygel to name a few. What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish Polygel is…
Read MoreEsteemed tech, Madelene Wolf, reveals more about her competition journey, and the story that led up to her being crowned Nailympia Global Champion 2017… Q: What year did you join the nail industry and train in nails? A: I began my education in Gothenburg in 1997, but did not start…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, of Tricia Rennie Nail Artist, reveals that this ombre design with hints of decadent gold has been popular with her clients recently. “This design and colour is popular as it matches absolutely everything and is amazing for…
Read MoreBegin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Featuring a delicate mixture of cerulean blue, dusky nude and white hues, this kitsch nail design perfectly portrays May flowers, marking one month to go until summer officially starts on 21 June. The dreamy design was created…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Leanne Furley, of Leanne Furley Makeup Artist, wears glitzy pink nails with an encapsulated feature nail using a pretty Cuccio hue from the recent Ballerina collection. “Firstly, I prepped my nails and applied The Edge Nails white French tip to…
Read MoreTell us about your training… I trained & qualified as a beauty therapist and make up artist IHBC at Thanet Technical college in 1990. I worked in a salon for five years until I returned to college to study marketing and business and became an event manager for IT companies.…
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