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  • Simple Nail Art to Adore this Mother’s Day – How To

    Simple Nail Art to Adore this Mother’s Day – How To

    Our fabulous tutor Karen who teaches at our Birmingham Academy has put together this beautiful, quick and simple nail art design that is so effective and a great add-on for your nail client’s this Mother’s Day, even perfect for Spring! Or maybe pamper yourself, just to get people talking and give a great opportunity to convert someone you meet into a new nail client!

  • What you need to know about soap nails!

    What you need to know about soap nails!

    The latest nail trend for 2025 is soap nails – a minimalist manicure suitable for all nail clients! Enough to make even the most steadfast stiletto nail fan turn to a more natural look! But what is this trend and how can you achieve it?

  • French Tips: A Timeless Classic

    French Tips: A Timeless Classic

    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!

  • Working Safely with Gel & Acrylic Nail Products to Minimise the Risk of Allergic Reaction

    Working Safely with Gel & Acrylic Nail Products to Minimise the Risk of Allergic Reaction

    A BBC report launched on 14th April 2023 highlighted a very important issue for the Beauty Industry around the dangers of products used without correct training or awareness of the ingredients of gel nail products. Understandably the launch of this report has caused panic and concern for many nail technicians, but also for many consumers who regularly receive nail treatments from nail technicians using gel nail products.

    Here at The Beauty Academy, we wanted to address any concerns for those who have trained with us or who are considering training with us within nail technology. We are proud to be a part of ensuring this industry can continue to grow safely, with our courses helping to contribute highly qualified, confident, and knowledgeable Nail Technicians to the UK Beauty Industry.

  • The Magic of E-Filing

    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…

  • How to Care for your Nail Products

    How to Care for your Nail Products

    As every good nail technician knows, you can only ever be as good as your tools allow. Once training is completed, the next biggest cost and one which will be ongoing throughout your career is the cost of your nail products and tools. To be successful in business you must reduce costs where possible by correctly using, storing and cleaning your products and tools. Our blog this week focuses on the essential know-how to do just that!