What are French Tips and why are they so popular? The style of the French Tip dates back to the 1930s and gained their iconic name in Hollywood in the 1970s by Jeff Pink, the creator of the French Manicure. The French Manicure was created to help screen actors speed up the process of wardrobe changes. The French Tip is a simple yet elegant style of nail, suitable for everyday wear and special occasions, making it a very practical yet fashionable choice!
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How to Make Brows Fuller & Less Unruly
If windows are the eyes to the soul then surely brows are the frames? A great pair of eyebrows can really give a face structure. They can also help correct an unbalanced face shape or give the appearance of a more desireable face shape. When so many clients are investing in lash extensions right now, it would be wrong not to have the know-how to create flawless brows to finish the look. We give you the top 10 ways to make brows look fuller and groomed…
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Sculpting your Dreams
Once you’ve mastered the basics of working with acrylic to create tip and overlay nail extensions, you will soon want to progress your skills to ensure you are offering the best possible nail service to your clients. Not only will it ensure your clients are dazzled by the results you achieve and bring new clients in through word of mouth, but you will save yourself time and stand miles ahead of the competition. All simply though learning to sculpt and use an electric nail file. We give you the lowdown on what they are and why you’ll benefit…
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10 Things to Love About Being a Nail Technician ?
Nail technicians look after, shape and decorate their clients’ finger and toe nails. You’ll use a variety of techniques to provide manicures, pedicures and/or nail extensions. You may be working directly for a salon, or be self-employed. You’ll need good communication skills as you’ll be dealing with a range of clients. If you’re working as a self-employed nail technician, you’ll need good business skills too.
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The Magic of E-Filing
Once nail salons are able to reopen (hopefully in August), we’re certain you wonderful nail techs will be packed out with clients wanting to restore their nails to former glory. We can imagine some of the nail extension horrors you may encounter and clever client scheduling will be key to fitting everyone in. But what else can you do to speed up your nail treatments to maximise your earning potential while additional safety measures are in place? Our blog this week looks at E-Filing…
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Know your Henna
Henna brows is fast becoming one of the most popular brow treatments, as a more natural way of giving greater definition to natural brows. Formulated to give longer lasting results than traditional tinting products and with a wide range of colours available to suit all clients, it’s important to know the benefits of offering this in demand brow service.
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Get the Lighting Right
With the nights drawing into the afternoon as the winter arrives and the busy festive period approaches, it is more important than ever to ensure you have the right lighting on hand as a lash technician to not only ensure your work remains to the highest standard, avoid strain on your eyes but also maximise your working hours to fit in just as many clients. But many lash techs have no clue when it comes to selecting the best lighting set up for their working space. Our blog highlights just what you need…