Q&A With Jamie Nunn

We sat down with celebrity nail technician Jamie Nunn who strives to offer the best in nail-care and affordable luxury treatments. After starting his own business, Matilda-Rose, Jamie continues to drive for expansion. He is seeking up to 5 additional salons in the next 5 years. Read on to find out his top tips to success and his favourite Diamond Designs beauty tunic... Were you always interested in a career in the beauty industry? No not at all. I was working for an electrical retailer (which i hated) and went with my friend to get her nails done.  there was a training opportunity at the salon which I went for and the rest is history. So I totally fell into it by chance! What made you want to start your own business? I decided to start my own business after working for some of the nail industries biggest brands. at the time nobody seemed to support my vision. Something I still believe hugely in. i thought to myself "you either carry on making someone else money and being stifled. or, take a risk and go it alone.". So along with my amazing assistant Sue Kemp. I got as much money...
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Q&A With Caireen Bruce

We sat down with Beauty professional Caireen Bruce who has always had a passion for working in the beauty industry. After starting her own business, Glitzy Nails in 2010, Caireen shared with us her secrets to success and her favourite Diamond Designs beauty tunic. Read on to find out more... Were you always interested in a career in the beauty industry? My career didn't start until my 30th Birthday. I had my 2 son's and the eldest was attending primary school while my youngest was nursery age. I was fed up one day and passed our local college which had an opening day and I wheeled him in there in his buggy, had a quick interview with head of the beauty therapist dept at cumbernauld college and it all started from there. What made you want to start your own business? When I qualified in 2003, I was fortunate to start a part time job in Westerwood Hotel. I worked there for over a year and found it quite a back breaking job due to constant massage therapies. I knew at the time I had a secret passion for nails and left that job to start my own business ....
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Best Beauty Subscription Boxes

Image courtesy of DailyMail. Beauty subscription boxes have become huge as of late, with loads of exciting new brands springing up, giving us the opportunity to try fantastic beauty products at a lower price. Beauty subscription boxes are a lovely thing to invest in, particularly for those working in the beauty industry, who wants to try the latest products on the market. With so many to choose from, which are the best beauty subscription boxes on the market? 1. Birch Box The monthly subscription box from Birch Box contains five luxury products from well known brands. At £10 per month plus £2.95 P&P, Birch Box offers a cost effective way to try a handful of new products each and every month. The July box contained products from the likes of Nails Inc and Elemis, and when you sign up you receive a free Lord & Berry Product too! Set up in 2010, Birch Box also have their own online magazine, where you can catch all the latest from the beauty industry. www.birchbox.co.uk 2. Little Known Box At £14.95 per month including postage, the Little Known Box contains a diverse range of products. Containing 5-6 products per month, Little Known Box...
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How to Revamp your Salon on a Budget

While just a few short years ago you may have put money into updating your salon, the truth is in a busy environment fixtures and fittings can quickly become worn and look shabby. Decor and accessories can also become updated, but for the business savvy, spending lots of money on revamping your salon regularly isn’t an option. It’s important to keep things fresh and standout from the competition, so here’s how to update your salon on a budget… 1. Reception Your reception area needs to be beautifully presented and provide a comfortable and calming environment for your clients. As this is the first place they will go to when coming into your salon, and also the last place before they leave, you want to ensure that you create both a good first impression and a positive lasting impression. If you have already invested in a stylish reception desk but it is in need of a revamp, try painting it to add a unique twist. Choose colours that suit your theme, white, pale pastel shades or muted tones work well at the reception desk. Top your reception desk with beautiful accessories, and some practical accessories too. Try a glass, gold or...
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Q&A With Kayleigh O’Donovan

Beauty professional Kayleigh O'Donovan has always had a passion for working in the beauty industry. With the upcoming launch House of Vanity's own cosmetic line, we sat down and ask her to share with us her secrets to success and her favourite beauty trends for this summer.  Did you always want to go into a career in the beauty industry? Definitely! Coming from a female dominated household, we regularly had mobile beauty therapists in the house as I was growing up. I would love emulating their treatments on my dolls. They looked so crisp and smart in their tunics and make up. I would see how good they would make people look and feel. I also wanted to have that kind of reward from my career. Tell us a bit more about House of Vanity? House of Vanity is a product & service based company which prides itself on being a high end, reputable brand. It has a contemporary edge for both men and women of all ages & races. House of Vanity is officially launching the product side of the business in Autumn 2016 with a celebrity collaboration. We launch with a strip lash range and Matte liquid lipsticks. How do...
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Beauty Business Apps: Our Top 5

In the digital age there are millions of apps available. Within these, a small selection have been designed specifically for the beauty professional. However,  with there still being a lot to choose from, how do you decide which the best app is to help you run your beauty business? As a result, here are our favourite five, which we are sure will save you time and money, and ensure your business runs as smoothly as possible… 1. StyleBiz for Your Beauty Business With StyleBiz, you can run all of your marketing platforms in one place. The free app even helps with strategy, coming up with tailor-made marketing plans specifically created for your business. Furthermore, run social media campaigns, email marketing, loyalty programmes, promotions and advertising all in one place, and track your results. The app can also help you understand better where you should be focusing your energy, as it selects the marketing actives and tools that will add the most value to your business. Price: Free 2. Salon Iris Easily manage your appointment book online in one place, with client information, product sales and card transactions as well as appointments. Salon Iris is ideal for the salon owner, mobile...
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