TECH TALK
Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients
Lucy Allman, owner of The Nail Shed, shares about the supportive ethos of her East Yorkshire garden salon… In 2021, Lucy Allman was made redundant and welcomed a second child. It was this change in lifestyle and need for flexibility that inspired her to carve a career in the nail…
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Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations
Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson for luxury nail salon, Paint Nails London, shares the advantages and what you need to consider. Why did you decide to become a pet-friendly salon? We decided to become a pet-friendly salon because so many of our clients are animal…
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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry
Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…
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Tell us about your training… When I first entered the industry back in 2010, I was still working full time and looked for courses that I could complete around the day job. I initially trained with CND™ in manicure and pedicure services, followed by Nail Harmony for Gelish training. I trained in…
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As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some sort of parameter as far as time is concerned, such as working hours and days of the week. I found…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kayley Cairns, of Naily Kayley, reveals darker shades paired with Swarovski crystals are popular with her clients recently. “Darker colours have been becoming more popular with the changing seasons but mixing them up in style with French, nudes and…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Autumn is well and truly underway so we’re slowly starting to say our emotional goodbyes to summer manicures. However, we don’t seem to feel so sad to part with summer nail shades and designs when we see…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, wears super cute tartan pumpkins on her nails. “To create these nails I applied two coats of Magpie Beauty’s Nina Cherry topcoated with Don’t Be Tacky. For the pumpkins, using Hazel Dixon’s art gels,…
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Tell us about your training… I actually won my training with Nail Harmony UK back in 2012 with the Gelish Gives Back campaign, from which five people won starter training and a kit. I’m very thankful for this opportunity as it set me up for life! Seven years, I still love…
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