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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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, revealed that encapsulated gold leaf foils have been popular with her clients recently. The encapsulated foil nail design emits a sophisticated and regal feel, perfect for clients seeking an elegantly glamorous look to complement…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s only fitting that on Easter Monday we share this super sweet design created by Hollywood’s go-to celebrity nail artist Steph Stone. The artistry was created on Miley Cyrus for her Easter calendar feature in Vogue magazine…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Catriona Leith, of The Nail Studio, created these nails featuring a combination of a matte white hue doused in gems for a girls night out. “These nails were created with gel polish, using Crystal Nails Xtreme Hard Gel in Cover…
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Scratch chats to Annabel Maginnis – brand ambassador, distributor, double salon owner and top tech whose a passion for all things nails has made her a social media star… My career so far… I’ve always loved having my nails done professionally. I spotted Kirsty Meakin’s work and contacted her for an appointment…
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Meet Mel Shengaris, a session and celebrity manicurist who was born in North London but is now living in Los Angeles and is carving her name in the American nail scene. Scratch caught up with the cool and talented tech as she tends to some of the most in-demand celebrities…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gill Taylor, of Colour Fix, revealed that a combination of bright and muted hues is proving popular with her clients as the weather begins to warm up. “I think at this time of the year, clients are beginning to…
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