Hellen Ward and a group of fellow salon owners have launched the Save Our Salons campaign, calling for an urgent reduction in the VAT rate for salons, spas and other personal care businesses. Source: Save Our Salons campaign launches to cut VAT for beauty and hair industry
I’ve said it before and it looks like I’m going to have to keep on saying it, but when it comes to health and safety in Nail Technology then Education really is key! Every day on public forums my team and I read posts about clients and technicians experiencing serious skin reactions and allergies to…
Do you need a pedicure? Why have a pedicure? Well, the reason is obvious! Oh yes! It’s here! That time of year when you finally get those hoofs out of hibernation and realise you actually have Hobbit feet. Argh…the shock. What can you do? You can’t possibly wear sandals with hairy toes and overgrown toe…
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room – why do I need a pink screwdriver? Scratch that – why do we need pink anything? It’s a question that has baffled many, yet the answer remains elusive. We’re told it’s all about equality of opportunity, that women should be allowed to do anything men can……
Once again, the good old Daily Mail has published a misleading and potentially worrying article about the dangers of painting nails. So, let’s clear up a few things for all our clients. UV V’s LED Lamps In our salon, we use LED technology, not UV. But even if we did use UV, it’s essential to…
New Initiative to Increase Number of Women Entrepreneurs in Wales I hate to say it, but… I’ve been sounding the alarm on this issue for years. The under-representation of women in entrepreneurial roles is a topic very close to my heart. Those who know me well have heard me advocating tirelessly. Finally, the Welsh Government…
How We Turned an Old Ikea Unit into a Stylish Pedicure Station Who knew that Ikea could be a secret weapon in the world of pedicures? Well, we certainly didn’t until one chilly January day when inspiration struck, and we decided to transform our dreary old sofa into a sleek pedicure platform. As nail technicians…
The Nail Dilemma: DIY Nails at Home vs. Professional Salon Treatment In recent years, the allure of DIY nails at home has surged, particularly with the availability of affordable UV gel polish kits from various online platforms. The idea of saving time and money, especially in challenging economic times, is undoubtedly appealing. However, before you…
Let’s Talk About Eyebrows: A Call for Natural Beauty Alright, ladies, it’s time for a serious discussion… and I mean serious… Let’s talk about eyebrows. Unless you’ve been completely oblivious to the world around you for the past few years, you must have noticed the most atrocious beauty trend out there – the “Whybrow”. Yes,…
Do I need to let my nails breathe? “Do I need to let my nails breathe?” Do you ever ponder the vitality of your nails? Perhaps you’ve wondered if they breathe, or if they tire like the rest of your body. Well, here’s a revelation: your nails are already lifeless! Yes, it might sound alarming…