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…
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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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals rainbow marble has been popular with her clients recently. “Marble is so versatile, there are a number of different marble techniques using gel polish, acrylic marble ink and other materials but the…
Read MoreThis is so sad! This is my final blog as the Erica Turley Academy is now open! All in all, I ran out of savings so I had to buy stock and add finishing touches on a week by week basis and started upcycling. As funds were pretty much gone,…
Read MoreBegin the week the right way with some nail inspirations this mani Monday! Not all summer nail looks have to be bold or vibrant, as Sarah R (aka @therealmrsgrey) proves with this delicate and on-trend milk bath design. Owner of Nail Stamping Queen UK, Sarah created these soft nails with…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears arctic ice stiletto nails accompanied by glistening embellishments. “These nails were created using Pro Impressions stiletto tips and liquid and powder. As I’ve been super busy I chose to use tips instead of sculpting as…
Read MoreWe chatted to Helen Burton-Ward, Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Natural Nail Care Specialist of the Year, about her love for competing, CND Vinylux™, and her ‘Dream Nail Pro Dinner Party’… Tell us about your training… My journey in the nail world started at just 15 years of age when I…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals fun 90s trends are proving popular with her clients. “Lately I’ve been feeling like the 90s are having a huge comeback at my nail desk. My clients are loving all the…
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