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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a nail tech – here's the two words I hate from clients, I won't reply or book them in
A NAIL expert has revealed the two words that prospective clients say that can gets them ghosted. There's plenty of bad habits such as being glued to your phone and creating awkward conversations that can lead to a frosty atmosphere in the salon. But some beauty fans could ruin their chances of an appointment before they're even through the door. Nickie runs her own salon in Musselburgh, East Lothian, and also trains up other prospective nail technicians. In a recent TikTok video, she revealed her "unpopular opinion" about message enquiries. She said: "I'm not replying to you if you just write to me 'how much'. "Sorry? How much for what? How much for nails? How much for training? Eyebrows? Hair? A lift to your mum's house? "Like what even happened to 'hey how are you?'. "Not even a 'how are you?' Just like a 'hi'. "'Hi. How much is nails?' Or 'how much is training?' "[Just] 'How much?' Like? I'm sorry but I can't even reply because I feel like it's like a waste of my time because then I know you're not going to reply back to me again." She continued: "Am I just getting too old because I just don't know the lingo of this generation? How much? Even just like HW? What? Beauty fans can get their nails done professionally for just £5 in Superdrug - here's how "So unless somebody can speak an English sentence to me that is clear then I can't reply because…bye." And it turns out Nickie's grievance isn't an unpopular opinion at all, as her quickly racked up more than 10,000 views with plenty of comments from other beauty professionals. One said: "I have just completly stopped replying to people with those kind of messages. I find it so rude and I don't want clients like that. "Customers don't realise we do pick and choose our clientele." A second wrote: "I always just send my booking link lol" A third chimed in: "Or 'how much for gels' you tell them & they ghost you obviously think you're too expensive." "Completely agree, it's so rude", fumed a fourth. A fifth echoed: "It's so rude bugs me so much." Meanwhile, a sixth added: "If they arent kind enough to say 'hi', it isnt good money." Biggest beauty mistakes Fabulous' Beauty Editor Tara Ledden has shared the do's and don'ts when it comes to beauty. "No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you're not getting the basics right, the rest is wasted. "There aren't many non-negotiables, but these are the biggest beauty mistakes sabotaging your regime." Not wearing SPF: Sun-damage is the main cause of premature skin ageing, so if you want to keep your skin looking plump and glowing, sun cream is vital. Using expired products: Best case, they're ineffective and don't deliver the results they promise, worst case they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products differ - for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months while lipstick can last for 9-18 months. Check the 'POA' symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and will have a number inside for how many months it's safe once opened. If you can't remember when you opened your product, throw it away and start again, marking the month and year with a permanent marker on the packaging. Not knowing your undertones: If you're using make-up with the wrong undertones, it'll never look natural no matter how much you blend it! An easy trick to work out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist - if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they're green, you have warm and if they're a mix you have neutral. Skipping heat protector: It might feel unnecessary, but much like sun damage on the skin, excess heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So, if you want shiny, healthy hair, or you're trying to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is key. Not washing your face before bed: it's as simple as this, if you're not washing your face before you go to sleep, everything that's been on your skin during the day is sitting there for even longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare applied on top isn't going to be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you're probably going to end up with dirty pillows too - yuck!
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm bawling after a new nail tech completely bodged my mani – it's not what I asked for at all, I hate my ‘duck' talons
A WOMAN has been left bawling after getting her nails done at a new salon and being left with 'duck bill' talons. She explained that she used to be a regular visitor to the nail shop - with dipped almond nails being her design of choice - but had taken a break for a few years. 2 2 So, as a treat, her mum decided to treat her and her sister to a mani pedi. They went to a nail tech they'd not used before, and the woman was less than impressed when she saw the results. "We went to this place I'd never been before and after the guy was done, I wanted to cry," she wrote. "I hate them so much!" She also shared a picture she'd shown the man for inspiration - a square shape in black - before showing what she'd been left with. "Am I overreacting or are they as bad as I think?" she asked in the Reddit post. She also titled the post: "My boyfriend says they're not that bad but I'm crying". "I am. I hate them so much," the woman sighed. "Your nail tech should be in jail!" another said. Beauty fans can get their nails done professionally for just £5 in Superdrug - here's how "Yeah sweetie, they are awful and I'm so sorry," a third wrote. "They are everything I'm afraid of happening when I get my nails done. "Duck bills, and lumpy at that!" While someone else told the woman "they're as bad as you think". "They're not what you asked for at all! I'd try to get a refund or some of my money back/ dispute the charge/ simply just take the loss and never return to that place again!" "I'm taking the loss," the lady replied. "My mum paid for them and I really would have asked for a redo but we were going to lunch after and the place is 40 minutes away from where I live. "I'm going to go to my usual place to hopefully get them fixed." "I've never seen a nail look pregnant. I'm so sorry," another hilariously wrote. "They gave you clubbed nails," someone else exclaimed. "Your bf is just trying to spare your feelings and save himself a fight. "Go get those fixed asap they are unacceptable!" As others admitted they'd been left stunned by the picture of the finished nails. "Nothing could have prepared me for that second pic," one wrote. "My jaw literally dropped - I wasn't prepared," another siad. "I expected something at least close to the first pic!" "I feel like everyone looked at the first picture and was like, eh they're kinda cute," a third laughed. "And then scrolled and OH MY GOD!" "Exactly what I did LOL," someone else admitted.
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Vogue
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
One Woman Is Behind Hailey Bieber, Chappell Roan, and More Incredible Manicures at the 2025 Met Gala
'For Alicia, we wanted her nails to echo the elegance of her suit—clean, polished, and deeply personal. We matched the nail color to the exact shade of her suit and added sleek extensions for a touch of glam. The standout detail were custom buttons on each nail, identical to the ones on her suit, engraved with her initials and her husband's.' Paloma Elsesser 'For Paloma's Met Gala look, we went hyper-real. Her character is a futuristic dandy caught in a time capsule, called for something uncanny and unexpected. I custom-mixed a yellow cream gel with hints of brown, white, and clear to mimic the tones of her natural nail plate, layering it beneath extensions for depth. Then I feathered in the faintest brown lines across the top to push the realism even further.' Adut Akech 'For Adut's look, she's completely covered in Swarovski, so we kept the nails refined and understated—natural across the board, with a single flash on the ring finger, encrusted in Swarovski crystals. Quiet elegance to complement the full shimmer.' Ashley Graham Chappell Roan
Vogue
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Rosalía and Sofia Richie's Met Gala 2025 Nails Are the Perfect Bridal Manicure
The French manicure has traditionally been the ultimate bridal go-to, until Jennifer Lopez's 'milky nails' for her wedding to Ben Affleck. Since then, the style has emerged as the big trend in bridal manicures—until Rosalia and Sofia Richie made their appearance at the Met Gala 2025, that is. With their spectacular white dresses and matching manicures, both confirm that white nails are the perfect new style for brides. Rosalia, with a white manicure at the Met Gala 2025. Of course, the white manicure technically isn't anything new. The classic style is beloved by Jennifer Lopez in particular, and it's little wonder why. According to manicurist Erica da Silva, it's one of the most versatile nail polish shades, and since it's a natural tone, it's especially rejuvenating for older hands. 'It's comparable to seeing a radiant white smile,' says da Silva.
