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How to choose the right nail course for your needs
By Michelle Brookes | 04 December 2023 | Expert Advice, Feature, Training
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Here’s what you really need in your nail tech starter kit & why you shouldn’t buy from just anywhere
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Nail & beauty pros: here’s what to consider when taking out an insurance policy
By Michelle Brookes | 27 February 2024 | Business, Ex...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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How to raise your profile as a nail professional
By Michelle Brookes | 29 March 2024 | Expert Advice, Feature, Tech Talk
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First impressions count: Top tips for perfecting your dialogue with new nail salon clients
By Michelle Brookes | 26 August 2024 | Busines...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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Looking for a job as a nail technician? Here are 5 tips for nailing the application process
By Michelle Brookes | 05 August 2024 | Expert...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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Beauty pros: Here’s how to communicate well with your clients & retain them
By Michelle Brookes | 25 May 2024 | Business, Expert Advi...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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Why are client consultations so important in the beauty industry?
By Michelle Brookes | 03 May 2024 | Expert Advice, Feature, Training
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Are you thinking about taking on a beauty apprentice but don’t know what the rules are? In aid of National Apprenticeship Week, salon owner Michel...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    I am Michelle Brookes, Brillbird north east distributor & managing director of Beauty Lounge in Doncaster, which has won Professional Beauty’s ...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
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                    Passive-aggressive direct messages from clients on Instagram and Facebook is a growing, and worrying, trend. Nail tech Michelle Brookes reveals wha...
                  
                
                
                
               
             
           
         
       
    
  
 
    
    
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