New Autumn Colours and Finishes

Hi Everybody,

I hope you have all had a lovely summer.

At The Nail Workshop we have been busy all summer and since re opening in spring it has been lovely to see the return of so many of my lovely ladies and also to see many new customers. It has been a pleasure to welcome everyone that has come into the salon and we have enjoyed designing beautiful summer nails, brows and lashes.

Now as the summer passes into Autumn, we are proud to display our new range of colours and finishes. From dark browns, through bronze and rust to lush deep reds. At the other end of the spectrum we have blues, greens, greys that move into browns and golden hues.

This range of Autumn colours is available in differing finishes, whether matt, deep polish with or without large or small glitter effects the results are stunning. So book an appointment now at The Nail Workshop and mix and match colours and finishes to suit the season, your mood, your look and style or to compliment your outfit for the office, special occasion or party.

I hope everyone stays safe, well and happy and enjoys this beautiful time of year as the seasons change and the leaves on the trees turn golden brown.

Sarah x

The Nail Workshop

Dark browns, through bronze and rust to lush deep reds at The Nail Workshop

Blues, greens, greys, browns and golden hues at The Nail Workshop

Purple mauve and silver glitter Autumn nails at The Nail Workshop

Wessex Nail Academy Gel Polish Manicure and Pedicure training

Lesley and Hollie successfully complete their Gel Polish Manicure and Pedicure training

It has been a very busy month at the Nail Workshop with many happy customer having nail, brow and lash treatments.

To update everyone about our covid safeguarding salon procedures, from Monday 19th July 2021 The Nail Workshop still requires customers to wear a face mask when attending their appointment. This is for the protection of all of the clients of The Nail Workshop, some of whom are vulnerable due to age or having underlying health conditions. It is also to protect myself and my family.

Moving swiftly on, we are proud to announce that our sister organisation Wessex Nail Academy is continuing to train nail technicians to the highest standards. The latest two student this week to successfully complete one of our training courses are Lesley and Hollie. They studied for and successfully passed the beginners Gel Polish Manicure and Pedicure training course.

Wessex Nail Academy offers an extensive range of Nail Training courses ; Gel courses, Gel 2 courses, Gel II courses, Gelish courses, Gelish Hard Gel courses, Acrylic courses, Silk & Fibreglass courses, Nail Art training courses and Threading courses, from beginners to advanced skills and techniques. All Training Courses are fully accredited by The Association of Beauty Therapists.

Wessex Nail Academy specialises in providing Nail Technician courses and training which covers nail enhancement, nail extension application and nail care. We also deliver Threading training. Our extensive range of Nail Technician training courses range from beginners to advanced skills and techniques.

Wessex Nail Academy is where educational and social development go hand in hand. Our tailored focus on academics and the whole person means that every student will benefit from our extensive experience in the Nail and Beauty business.

Each nail training course is tailored to meet your individual needs, levels and abilities within the nail and beauty industry covering all aspects of nail technology and nail anatomy training. We also deliver threading training courses.

Our extensive beginners’ nail training courses are designed for those who are looking for a new career as a nail technician. Our more advanced nail training course being for those who want to update and develop their existing skills and product knowledge, convert to other nail systems or learn the latest nail art techniques.

Our one to one training services are an ideal opportunity to help develop skills which you may lack confidence in or just wish to improve your skills further.

Our aims are to ensure that all students have the best possible opportunity to achieve their goals and to make this a reality and to share our knowledge, skills and expertise with you and deliver our training to the highest educational standard.

As mentioned above, all of our Nail Technician training courses are accredited with Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT). ABT is the largest beauty and insurance membership provider in the UK and are a recognised qualification within the nail and beauty industry.

To find out more about the training courses available at Wessex Nail Academy please visit wessexnailacademy.co.uk.

Keep safe, well and happy all,

Sarah,

The Nail Workshop and Wessex Nail Academy

Running a Covid Safe Nail Salon

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Covid 19 Safeguarding Practices and Procedures are in place at The Nail Workshop

As we all know it has been an extremely difficult fifteen months for everybody as we all battle against the Covid 19 pandemic. It is fantastic to see so many people in the UK are taking up the offer of vaccination. I hope this vaccination rollout successfully expands across the globe.

The Nail Workshop re-opened at the end of the second lockdown on Monday 12th April 2021 and we are operating with the same SafeGuarding Procedures that worked so efficiently and effectively since July 2020 to keep our clients and staff safe. We also use the NHS track and trace system. Our sister organisation The Wessex Nail Academy re-opened at the same time and operates under the same Covid 19 Safeguarding Practices and Procedures. I am happy to announce that since re opening, The Nail Workshop has welcomed both regular and new clients into the salon and The Wessex Nail Academy has successfully delivered a number of nail training courses.

I must admit that running a Covid safe Nail Salon is tiring. After a while you start to get used to wearing the appropriate PPE all day, you start to get used to cleaning the salon in between each client, you manage to stop your glasses misting up and you get used to talking with your clients through masks. Initially I was surprised how much time during my working day I was now having to spend cleaning the salon and my tools, but as time has progressed I have got these cleaning sessions in between each client down to a fine art. It is also interesting how I have adapted to working in PPE. Although as the weather has got warmer over the last couple of weeks it has become increasingly more uncomfortable wearing the PPE all day. I am happy to say that we are still providing first class Nail, Brow and Lash services, creating stunning nails and have many many happy clients that we are so please to see back in the salon again or to meet for the first time

The services The Nail Workshop provides have not changed but we have made the appropriate changes to how we operate to align with government guidelines, these new changes in business operation and our new procedures are detailed in our New Salon Procedures page which can be found as the second item in the menu on the left of thenailworkshop.co.uk home page.

During the first lockdown in 2020 The Nail Workshop developed and implemented New Salon Procedures that are aligned to government guidelines for Covid 19 Corona Virus Management and purchased new salon equipment.

The salon purchased a new high specification dust ventilator extractor system which will help manage the air quality in the salon by removing most pathogens and significantly reducing airborne particles. Dangerous viruses can maintain being airborne by attaching themselves to the dust particles floating around in the air that we breathe. This new dust ventilator extractor system reduces these airborne particles and smells by filtering them from the air. This will help manage and reduce the posed risk of Covid-19.

I have only ever used and will continue to use the highly recommended Mundo cleaning products to disinfect and sanitise touch areas and equipment.

Hand Sanitizers and hand washing facilities are available for all clients and staff.

Recycled paper towels have replaced our towels and a paper towel wall dispenser has been fitted for easy use.

Double lined pedal bins are now in the salon plus extra metal nail tools and the recommended PPE will be worn my me, all retail products will be placed in a cupboard.

The Nail Workshop Covid-19 Salon Safeguarding Procedures have been written under the guidance of the government document “Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services (Close contact services include hairdressing, barbershops, beauty and nail bars / salons.). COVID-19 secure guidance for employers, employees and the self-employed 23 June 2020.” © Crown copyright 2020.

So to summarize, it has been a difficult and upsetting 15 months for all. We at The Nail Workshop have adapted, written new salon procedures and purchased new equipment for the salon, got use to wearing PPE, new salon cleaning routines and welcomed everyone with with open arms and a big smile behind our masks. We continue to create stunning, beautiful and unique nails, brows and lashes for our clients who we are so pleased to see return. We have also welcomed new clients and are very pleased with the positive feedback we are receiving about our Covid 19 Safeguarding Practices and Procedures. It is also great news that our sister organisation The Wessex Nail Academy is once again delivering its wide range of accredited nail training courses for nail technicians of all levels from beginners to advanced.

Bright Colour Combos for a late spring

Gel Polish Vibrant Pink

My clients must have known sunny weather would be with us soon because for the last week I have been creating nails where bright colours seem to be a priority.

From the vibrant pink Gel Polish in the image above through Gel Polishes, Hard Gels and Foils in orange, pinks, lilacs, blues, greens and turquoise. The theme of flowers have also been popular this last week with daisies and daisy dot nail

Even the mother of a groom opted for a stunning orange Gel Polish to complement her turquoise outfit. The results were stunning and another very happy client. Moving along with the theme of bright colours many clients have been opting to mix a range shades of refreshing bright spring colours, or mix and match differing colours and shades and have glitter added.

I was also asked to colour co-ordinate a set of nails to compliment a stunning hand made handbag. My client’s mother had made the handbag using a beautiful purple and turquoise cloth so I designed a subtle colour combo that looked in the words of my client “absolutely fantastic”. The results speak for themselves and can be seen below.

So now that the spring is making a late arrival I am thinking of all the beautiful spring and summer colours that I can use to compliment the season. I am also looking forward to designing unique nail art and I have my second wedding party next week. A beautiful bride, her mother and three bridesmaids. So that will be a lovely afternoon for all with The Nail Workshop providing a few treats for the bridal party in the our relaxing nail studio. I do enjoy hosting a bridal party nail pampering session, it is exciting, fun and an honour to be a small part of the brides big day.

Well I hope for all of us that this beautiful weather continues, I had almost forgotten what the sun looked like.

Enjoy the images below and the sunny skies overhead

Keep safe , well and happy all,

Sarah, x

Sculptured Hard Gel orange

Gel Polish blue with daisy nail art

Blue pink and green foils

Gel Polish subtle shades to colour co-ordinate with this beautiful hand made handbag

IBX Nail Repair and Strengthen System

IBX at The Nail Workshop

Good evening everyone,

This evening I would like to talk about the use of the IBX nail repair and strengthening system that we use to repair and strengthen nails.

Two Part Treatment

The Nail Workshop high recommends IBX for clients, male or female who suffer from problematic natural nails and/or toes nails from either health issues or simply just having unhealthy nails.

IBX Repair is a Two Part Nail Repair System used to repair severe nail damage to set the stage for growth. IBX toughens the upper layers of the nail plate allowing stronger nail growth. With multiple treatments this amazing product fills up the deep grooves resulting in a smoother nail surface and improving the natural nail colour and appearance.

Our clients also highly recommend The Nail Workshop for IBX treatments for anyone who suffers from problematic natural nails from either health issues, too much gardening (without gloves!) or simply have nails which peel and flake. IBX is a two-part treatment system. IBX is applied just like polish and cured with an LED light, every two to three weeks until your own nails show signs of recovery. The system can be used as a preventative treatment under clients’ gel-polish or for clients whose fingernails are already damaged. IBX can also be worn on bare nails to provide clients with a more natural look while still fighting against peeling, delamination and aiding the growth and strengthening of nails. 

We decided to trail this product after it was launch in February 2014 and performed several free independent case studies with clients with various health complications and they were all amazed with the fantastic results. This amazing nail toughening and repair product is also being used at The Nail Workshop to treat the nails of client’s who have had cancer and have undergone chemotherapy. Unfortunately, chemotherapy can cause terrible damage to the nature nails leaving them brittle and in some case the natural nail separated from the nail bed however, having a course of IBX treatments has made a fantastic difference to the nature nails and have helped restore them back to health for many of our clients.

I just thought I would share below a couple of examples of the stunning results we achieve using this product

Before and after having 3 IBX treatments then a stunning dark blue Gel Polish manicure

Before and after having 3 IBX treatments then a stunning red and sparkling silver Gel Polish manicure

I hope you found this post interesting, the results speak for themselves and all of our clients that have had IBX treatments have been both surprised and thrilled with the stunning results that we achieve for them. This is the 7th year that we have been using this product and it is as popular as ever with everyone who has weak or damaged nails.

Keep safe , well and happy everyone

Sarah x

Nails Blandford Forum, rainbow colours with twists of glitter

Stunning colours with glitter

A fantastic part of the extensive range of colours here at The Nail Workshop for spring / summer 2021 are available with glitter to add that special sparkle.  I am thrilled that my clients want to mix colour and glitter combinations to show their own style and personality and then to see them leave happy with their colourful, unique set of hand crafted nails.

As well as our new collection of colours, some with glitter, we have been creating a variety of Gel, Acrylic and Silk Wrapped Nails and Gel Pedicures at The Nail Workshop since re-opening after lockdown.

Pictured above are a set of sculptured nail extensions using a cover hard gel. Eliza has been biting her nails all her life especially down the side walls of her natural nails. By using the sculpturing method, I rebuilt her side walls adding strength to the extensions. Lovely to meet you Eliza and welcome you to The Nail Workshop, I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

It has certainly been a busy few weeks since we were allowed to re open after lockdown ended for nail salons. Welcoming so many of my lovely ladies back as well many new customers into The Nail Workshop has been a lovely experience for me. It was certainly worth all of the hard work last summer writing the new operating procedures for The nail Workshop to ensue that we are compliant with government Covid guidelines to keep both clients and staff safe and investing in new equiptment and PPE. There has been a lot to talk about, catch up on and discuss with my ladies and it has made me smile seeing them all leave here happy with their beautiful nails.

Gorgeous colours for spring / summer 2021

Stunning, subtle colours

These gorgeous colours are now available here at The Nail Workshop. Mixing these colours in a variety of combos seems particularly popular this season and they are just as stunning in their natural state without the addition of any glitters or nail art.

Cheerful colours for my Summer 2021 collection.

This seasons colour trends for Summer 2021.

It’s fantastic to see so many of my lovely ladies back in the hot seat and offer a warm welcome to new clients at The Nail Workshop after months of lockdown. We follow all Government Covid guideliness and have invested in additional air filtration and appropriate PPE.

I decided we all needed cheering up and selected fun, bright and cheerful colours for my Summer 2021 collection. This particular colour range is also available with glitter.

New Beauty Treatments and Revamped Salon

April has been an amazing busy month for Emma and I with the introduction of retail products and new treatments to our salon.

Emma has completed her training in the Gelish Hard Gel in both tip application and sculpturing techniques at the Wessex Nail Academy.  We have now switched many of our ladies over to the Gelish Hard Gel system for those clients who need a little more than just a Gel Polish on their nails.  This Hard Gel is more flexible, incredibly  strong but much thinner and leaves a much smoother finish in comparison to using a soak off gel with a mesh reinforcement, which leaves the enhancement looking thick and bulky. The feedback from our clients has been very positive and they are all claiming this product feels light weight and extremely tough to wear especially as the gardening season has commenced for Spring!

The Nail Workshop Competition Winner

Emma ran a Facebook competition this month for a free Gel Polish at The Nail Workshop. It was lovely to meet our winner Karena and she was most excited about having her nails done with Emma.  Karena chose Gel II Passion with a stunning dark pink glitter.

Gel II Passion with Glitter

 

New Treatments at The Nail Workshop

The Nail Workshop are now offering luxury Manicures and Pedicures using the most amazing product range.

Pure Organics Spa System

Indulge in pure relaxation. Pure Organics™ pedicure spa products are organically based and inspired by nature. Designed by professionals for professionals to give a purely relaxing and luxurious spa experience that enhances skin. Smoothing, detoxifying, and hydrating ingredients are the bases of Pure Organics™ and each scent is formulated to ignite senses and relax the mind and body.

The Manicure and Pedicure Treatments can be tailored to each clients individual needs. Please let us know if there are any stages of the Treatment that you would like us to specifically focus on. Gel Polish can be applied to finger or toe nails prior, in which case the file and cuticle treatment will be carried out first. Regular nail polish, if supplied, can be applied at the end of the Treatment.

Our Pedicure Menu 

Our Manicure Menu

Price List

Introductory offer for Pedicures from £41 with a fabulous Gel Polish or £26 for a feet treat without Gel Polish.

Introductory offer for Manicures from £36 with a fabulous Gel Polish or £20 just simply for that pure relaxing indulgence, finished with a cuticle and nail shape.

Lash Lifting 

Emma and I are now both qualified in Lash Lifting.  We had a fun day out on Wednesday to train in this wonderful treatment.

Lashlift treatments can be carried out on their own or combined with colour to maximise the dramatic effect.

Benefits

• Immediate results.
• Curl /Lift lasts for up to eight weeks – ideal for those going on holiday!
• Short, straight lashes appear longer and more flattering.
• Drooping eyes appear ‘lifted’.
• Ideal for those who find the daily use of make-up irritating to the eyes.
• For those who find the mechanical method of eyelash curling uncomfortable, time     consuming and detrimental to the lashes.

Price List

Lash Lift with tint £40.  Emma will be offering a 15% discount on a Wednesday!

A sensitivity test must be carried out by law 48-72 hours prior this treatment.

More photos to come once we have built up our image portfolio!

Why not have your brows reshaped whilst your lashes are being lifted? 

Before and after brow tidy using the Ancient Art of Threading on Emma’s client this week. Threading is a safer and kinder alternative for facial hair removal especially for those with a sensitive skin, who have certain skin conditions, or are taking medicines that will conflict with waxing and sugaring. There are no chemicals or heat applied so Threading will not traumatize/peel the top layers of your skin.

Retail Products and The Revamped Salon. 

The Nail Workshop is now stocking beauty products for retailing, this includes Dadi Oil, La Palm Spa Hand Lotion, Small pretty 100/180 grit files (handbag size), Tweezers, Mineral Brow Palettes with Wax, Brow Pencils, Ancient Mineral Bath Flakes (for those who like a relaxing soak for their tired muscles and in need of a nights sleep) and much more to come!

It was time for a revamp in the salon over Easter, it was starting to look dated/tired and in need of a refresh.  We now have new very modern looking wall posters, business cards and leaflets all designed by Emma, a fresh lick of paint, shelving for our retail products, new swish chairs and towels……. It’s looking amazing!

Work in progress

 

All finished and what a difference.

This Months Nail Gallery created by both Emma and I…..It’s certainly been an extremely busy time creating beautiful nails and brows!

Gel II Purple Day and Lilac Glitter

Gel II Anniversary with White Stamping and Rinestones

Gel II Another Day with Purple Hologram Glitter

Gel II Bear Bare with Gold Glitter and White Stamping

Gel II Classic French

Gel II Deep Ocean with Green Glitter

Gel II Forget me Not with Green and Purple Confetti

Gel II Forget Me Not with Lilac Stamping

Gel II French with a Love Heart

Gel II Lilac and Glitter

Gel II Lilac with Lilac Glitter and Stamping

Gel II Orchid with Chrome Lilac Stamping

Gel II Orchid with Gold Glitter and Stamping

Gel II Purple Day with Green and Purple Confetti

Gelish Call me Jill Frost and Stamping

Gelish Caution with Blue Chunky Glitter

Gelish It Girl Purple with Gold Glitter and Stamping

Gelish Pink and Grey with Gold Glitter

Gelish Purple with Purple Glitter

Shellac Cake Pop and Glitter

Shellac Cake Pop with Confetti Glitter

 

Wow….What an amazing month for nail art

It certainly has been busy at The Nail Workshop over the last few months especially with those lucky ladies dashing off to hotter climates getting away from the winter blues.  We both have enjoyed creating lots of beautiful nail art with our new glitters, confetti and spring colour collections.

Emma’s offering 15% off nail enhancements and threading on a Wednesday only and appointments are booking up fast.  I would like to congratulate Emma who has successfully qualified in the Hard Gel System training through The Nail Workshop’s sister company the Wessex Nail Academy.

We are re-vamping the studio with new posters, flyers, price list leaflets and business cards.  The Nail Workshop will be offering retail products from the start April, all the lovely stock has been ordered and waiting their delivery. Looking forward to sorting out the display!

New treatments will be added to our service list, they will be up and fully available by the end of April, so watch this space.  Both Emma and I are extremely excited and looking forward to offering these treatments to our fabulous ladies.  We will make sure we take lots of lovely photo’s for you.

The Wessex Nail Academy is ticking over nicely and I have met some amazing students. They have all shone through with their skills in learning nail technology and I have had some amazing feedback from them all. The courses have been running at the weekends due to being booked solid with The Nail Workshop throughout the week.  This seems to fit in well with my students’ lifestyles and family commitments.

I have uploaded just a few of the images taken over the last couple months.  Happy Spring to you all. x

 

Acrylic Sculptured Nails Before and After

Gelish Peach with Gold Glitter

Gelish Call Me Jill Frost Purple with Glitter

Gelish Grey Nude and Silver Glitter

Gelish Call Me Jill Frost Ombre

Gel II Worlf Lodge glitter and Stamping

Gel II Purple Day and Lilac Glitter

Fun at The Nail Workshop Studio

Gel II Passion and Glitter

Gel II Peach Blossom with Black Stamping

Gel II Peach Blossom

ProHesion Acrylic Encapsulated Blue and Green Glitter with Confetti

Gel II Green and Gold Glitter

Prohesion acrylic Encapsulated Blue and Glitter

Gel II French Gel Pedicure

Gel II Cactus Wine and Gold Stamping

 

Gel II Anniversary with White Glitter and Stamping Created By Emma

Gel II Another World, Foil and Glitter

Gel II Chimney Sweep and Glitter

Gel II Lala Me

Gel II Merry Go Berry with Glitter and Stamping

Gel II Metro with Glitter

Gel II Midnight Black with Diamond Glitter Pieces

Gel II Midnight Black with Gold Stampng and Glitter

Gel II Peppermint Pony Gold Glitter and White Stamping

Gelish After Dark with Light Blue Stamping

Gelish Berry Buttoned Up with Lilac Glitter and Stamping

Gelish Nude and Glitter

Gelish Ooba Ooba Blue

Gel II French Gel Polish Manicure

Gel II Purple Day with Green and Voilet Ombre