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Have you written your Christmas list yet? Do you think you are on Santa's Nice List? Is all the shopping done?

Whilst many girls might leave expensive jewellery catalogues lying around as a not-so-subtle hint for their partners, lash techs are a little different! If all you want for Christmas is a new training course, a stock of lash goodies or some brow beauties it can be more difficult to send hubby on a Christmas shopping spree for you.

That is why Flirties have the perfect solution with their range of gift vouchers. Whether it is your main gift or just a stocking filler, your loved ones can buy the lash lover in their life the perfect pressie. The vouchers are available in amounts of £10, £25, £50 or £100 so you are sure to be able to get what you want.

So put away the diamond brochures and leave you laptop open at this page instead: www.flirties.co.uk/products/gift-card-voucher

As a beauty therapist it can be difficult to know what training to invest in. Whilst some treatments look to be the height of fashion, they are very often nothing more than fads.

One thing that has always been in demand is facial waxing and tinting. It comes in different forms, from basic maintenance to the latest brow craze, but it is a skill you will always use. 

As this is a versatile treatment, it is important that you invest in professional, accredited training. Flirties offer a fantastic Facial Waxing & Tinting course that provides comprehensive training that allows you to perform a full range of facial waxing treatments and also eyelash and eyebrow tinting. 

Not only are these treatments in daily demand, they can also be very profitable. We teach you how to remove all unwanted facial hair using Flirties hard wax, a flexible non-strip formulation that removes even short and coarse hair gently yet effectively. Our rich, long-lasting tints are perfect for colouring lashes and brows in order to match hair colour or to deepen grey or fair hair. 

The course comes complete with a starter kit so you can leap into your treatments as soon as you are qualified. With courses being run across the UK, there is no better time to invest in a skill that will last your whole career. Find out more on our Training Page or call 0845 022 22 33.

Everywhere you look, brows are a big topic. Whether it is the new trends of plaited or wobbly brows, the Cara Delevingne full brow, or a pencil thin arch, everyone has a different style.

From young to old, most salon clients are now concerned with how their brows look and are turning to professionals for help. Whilst your skills may be able to make them look just the way they like, they may struggle to recreate the look at home.

The Flirties Brow Palette is the perfect solution as it is not only a great salon tool but also a wonderful retail item. Available in five different shades, the palette includes a highlighter, brow wax and two highly pigmented brow powder colours.

This amazing item helps to get your clients brows looking perfect, wherever they are. Buy yours at www.flirties.co.uk/collections/brows/products/brow-palette.

When people set up their business, they feel that the hard part is done, but one of the biggest mistakes in business is to stay still whilst others are moving forwards.

Training in your chosen treatments and opening your own room, salon or mobile business is a huge step and it is easy to get caught up in the day to day running of it. However, the beauty industry is one that is constantly evolving, and to remain successful, you need to grow with it.

We've all heard the old adage about the customer knowing best, but is that really true?

As a professional who has gone through expert Flirties training, you will pretty much know all there is to know about brows, including what is on trend, what shapes can be made and, crucially, what shapes and colours suit each face.

As I walked around my home town today I was struck by the number of girls boasting thick black eyebrows that looked like they had been drawn on with permanent marker. It leads you to wonder whether this is the work of a less than talented therapist or whether that is exactly the look they were going for. So, what do you do when a client requests big black caterpillars adding to their face?

A simple flat refusal is unlikely to do the trick. They have made up their minds and know what they want, digging your heels in is not going to change that. Instead, you have to draw on your training and show them what a knowledgeable professional you are. Show them examples of shapes and colours that would really suit them, and explain how it would benefit their face.

You could also show them your retail items, such as the wonderful Flirties Brow Design Retail Kit, and explain how they can achieve different looks for different occasions. 

When faced with expertise and the understanding of what will make them look best, then it is likely you will change their minds, but still leave them feeling like it was their idea! If they still insist then it is up to you to decide whether you want your business associated with those brows!

"Imitation is the most sincere form of insecurity" - Polly Bergen

 

In every industry, not just the beauty industry, there are people passing off others ideas as their own. It's so frustrating! 

So what can we do?

Well I've been in this boat myself, several times I've got myself wound up over these people who were copying my blogs or posting my pictures or page statuses as their own. 

Did getting angry or irritated stop them or help me?

Nope. 

In fact if you call these people out all it does is drive traffic to their website or pages and actually helps them to increase their own audience...remember no publicity is bad publicity.

 

I often hear the saying "If someone copies you, it means you are already ahead of them", so they are trying to play catch up with you, they are trying to be at your level, but you've been there and done that and now you are working on your next piece to continue on your own journey and to continue growing.

 

You have two choices when someone is imitating you:

• Pause your own journey and focus your time, energy and strength on being angry and irritated at them and how you are going to stop them or get payback.
• Use any emotions you are feeling to spur you on to be even better! Use that time and energy to fuel your business and elevate you even further ahead of this person.

 

The Problem with the first option is whilst you are on pause and consuming yourself with what this person is doing, you're own business is being held back and you're actually given the person a chance to get ahead of you which is the opposite of what you wanted!

The second option is always better. Block that person, unfollow them so they don't have the opportunity to get under your skin. Use your passion to launch your next idea! 

 

Sometimes this is easier said than done and I totally understand that it can get to the stage where it just can't be ignored. In these cases there are a few practical things that you can do.

Firstly, ALWAYS watermark your pictures. This doesn't always stop people using them but it does discourage them, especially if the logo is hard to crop or photoshop out.

Secondly, email and/or post them a letter to cease and desist from using your photos (or intellectual property which has its own laws).

There are templates for legal letters that you can buy online from Lawyers in the UK if you need help.

The key is to remain professional. As soon as you start to become emotionally charged you will be giving them your energy that you should be using on your own business.

 

Do not ever let someone who is copying you intimidate you, they wouldn't copy you if they didn't think you were worth copying. 

Believe it or not, you have inspired them, and if you approach it the right way you may even become friends and a mentor to them, this could be a positive to your business!

 

The main difference between you and this person is that you made your work with passion and creativity, and those are skills that can't ever be copied.

So go be creative, don't worry what others are doing, and as always continue to strive to be the best version of you.

You've undergone your training, perfected your techniques and bought all your products. So, how do you get those all important clients through the door?

The short answer to that is marketing. Whilst it seems a scary prospect, with the right brands behind you it can be easy to achieve.

When you choose Flirties for your lashes, brows, tanning, waxing or nails, you get a team of dedicated professionals to work with to help make your business a success. When you have completed your training, a Flirties trainer will be on-hand to offer support and advice, so you can be sure you are offering professional treatments, and if you are offering professional treatments then make sure you shout about it! Let your clients know that you offer the very highest standards and have trained with a reputable brand.

All Flirties students get access to free marketing materials including specially designed leaflets that will help to promote your business and demonstrate that you offer top quality products and treatments. To take this a step further, there is also now the option to order personalised logos and images to support your business further.

Flirties also offer access to VIP Facebook advice groups where you can reach Flirties trainers and therapists who are happy to share their knowledge and experience.

Flirties want to help make your business a success, so to find out more about how we can help you, call 0845 022 22 33 today!

We all toy with the idea of trying new things, but most of us are a little scared of change. Before we embark on something new, we want to know that it is really right for us, and many of us want the option to try before you buy.

In the world of beauty, this option can be difficult, as many suppliers don't like the idea of sending something out for nothing. However, at Flirties we take a different approach! We know you've seen how amazing the Flirties products are, but also now that you want to see it to believe it.

That is why we have put together an incredible range of samples boxes that allow you to see, feel and use the products free of charge before committing to an order. We offer Sample Packs for semi permanent lashes, semi permanent mascara, lash lifting, waxing, tanning, brow extensions, brow sculpting, advanced SPL and lash styling. This means you can invest in Flirties products knowing how well they work, how long the last and how many new clients will be walking through your door.

To order your free Sample Pack just click here and choose which products you want to try!