Because of the nature of your business, which involves very close contact with others, your clients will expect and demand a very high level of cleanliness.

There is more to setting up your own nail bar business than passing a nail painting course. But with knowledge and a can-do attitude, it is possible.

The French Manicure is the little black dress of nail styling, but its initial invention was as much about pragmatism as it was about aesthetics and beauty.

Nail extensions are a major part of nail art for people who change their style faster than their nails grow, but the origins of acrylic nails predate acrylic.

Whilst professional nail tools and techniques such as shellac are relatively modern, the idea of elaborate nail art and nail care goes back thousands of years.

Being a professional nail cutter is a skilled job and if you can do it your skills will be much in demand. But a good CV is vital to get the job you deserve.

Telling prospective employers you have been on a nail painting course is a great step towards getting a job or a work placement, but it’s just a start.

BIAB stands for ‘builder in a bottle’, a gel product that can be used on both extensions and natural nails, helping to add superior strength and structure.