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Articles from Suzie, her nail industry friends and the NCE community about everything NAILS! From career building and education to life lessons and advice.
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Insta-Worthy Nail Salons!
by Suzie
I love finding inspiration online of nail salon DIYs and styles and happened upon two studios that absolutely blew me away! Both happen to come from the UK and are both pink and flower themed- my favourite!
Why Your Nail Salon Might Not Make it Through the Pandemic
by Suzie
Grab coffee, throw your hair in a bun, race the kids to school a tiny bit early and rush back to open your doors for your first morning client. Your day is fully booked, which is great, because your power bill is due and you have to buy more product. You end up skipping your lunch break to squeeze someone in who was running behind and even though a client decided she wanted to…
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Do I Have to Wear a Mask When I go to the Salon?
by Suzie
After a handful of months in lockdown, people are itching to get back to their lives as they once knew them… Many lines of work have been permitted to return, including the beauty industry, but under new safety procedure guidelines. There’s the beauty industry, and then there’s us nail techs.
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Story Time with Olga: Always Listen to Your Clients
by Olga Khazova
Like many, in 2020 I’ve had time to myself I have not had in years. Time away from everyday work, my kids’ extracurriculars and the normal hustle and bustle we’ve become accustomed to. I was excited to spend this free time on my passions- dare I say it- on my dreams! How can you judge someone for being excited about what lights them up in life?
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