Fresh gel nails. So great. So great, in fact, that you must send a pic to your group chat, type with index finger only, and high five anyone in sight. Yes, a new gel mani means all eyes on your fingertips, so keep ‘em staring your way beyond the two-week mark with our expert guide to longer lasting gels. *I’m typing this with freshly painted fingertips, and I see the gal beside … [Read more...] about How to hang onto your gel nails for longer
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The 6 beauty treatments you need to learn right now (before your customers start asking)
The salon industry’s digital revolution continues to pick up steam. Beauty consumers are booking online in droves, looking for on-trend treatments at times that work for them. That’s great news for smart business owners. More and more customers booking online means even more opportunities to show those browsers and bookers just what you’re bringing to the table – and make … [Read more...] about The 6 beauty treatments you need to learn right now (before your customers start asking)
4 salon customer service secrets that leave a great first impression on new clients
At the end of the day, the salon customer experience really is king. The better an impression you make on your new clients, the more likely they’ll come marching back through your door when it’s time for another tune-up. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. There’s a lot that goes into making every first consultation a success. Incorporate these four salon … [Read more...] about 4 salon customer service secrets that leave a great first impression on new clients
The five best salons for acrylic extensions in London
The acrylic manicure is sort of heroic. Extensions are added to your fingertips then set in place with cured acrylic. Simple. If you’re a nail biter who’s never experienced that sweet keyboard ‘tap tap’, or just love the look of lengthier tips, you should give it a try. There are a few stellar spots in London creating such glorious nails, so we’ve … [Read more...] about The five best salons for acrylic extensions in London
I tried a £140 facial and this is what I thought
My skin type is pretty standard ‘combination’ – blotchy on a Monday, smooth by the Tuesday, sensitive in parts, oily in others. Though my bathroom shelf is desperate to showcase the trendy products filling up my Instagram feed, my skin is most comfortable slathered in good old Aveeno and nightly dabs of Sudocrem. Eilidh Smith’s SkinWork is a notoriously plush spot … [Read more...] about I tried a £140 facial and this is what I thought