It's Not All About The Here And Now - flirties

It's Not All About The Here And Now

With beauty, the focus can very much be on the treatment itself, and the final results, but any good therapist should know that the success of a treatment extends far beyond this.
February 08, 2018 — Louisa Fryatt
Things to get excited about.... - flirties

Things to get excited about....

Who else gets really excited when they open a fresh bottle of adhesive??

Well here’s a couple of tips to help keep it fresh.
February 02, 2018 — Britta Krueger
All I Want For Christmas... - flirties

All I Want For Christmas...

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

December 15, 2017 — Louisa Fryatt
Career-Long Skills - flirties

Career-Long Skills

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.

October 25, 2017 — Louisa Fryatt
Understanding Your Adhesive - flirties

Understanding Your Adhesive

Applying lashes is more than just a skill, it's an art. Like most artists, you need the right conditions to work in if you are going to create a masterpiece!

If you have ever had problems with your lashes, have you considered that the weather might be to blame? The environment around you has a big impact on how your products can work, and it is important to understand this if you are going to provide effective and beautiful treatments all year round. 

Adhesives in particular are susceptible to changes in temperature, and this can alter how effective they are. If this proves to be the case, there are things you can do to help, which is why Flirties have put together a terrific course to put you in the know.

This online course means you can study at a time and a place that suits you, and the best bit is that it costs absolutely nothing! Put together by Michelle Ryan, the course looks at humidity, what it is and what difference it makes to your adhesive. The course is a thorough look at what happens to the adhesive and how you can work with it in humid conditions. It also includes a number of quizzes to check your understanding as you work through the course.

To book your FREE online training, simply go to www.flirties.co.uk/collections/training/products/online-course-environmental-factors-and-our-adhesives and register today.

Planning Your Next Course - flirties

Planning Your Next Course

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.

August 22, 2017 — Louisa Fryatt
Give Your Business A Lift | flirties

Give Your Business A Lift

We all need a little lift from time to time, and so do our lashes!

For centuries, women have been trying to improve their eyelashes to make the most of the natural beauty of their eyes. Even Cleopatra jumped on that bandwagon, so it no surprise that our clients still seek this lash perfection in their droves.

Traditionally, many people believe that improving the lashes means making them longer or darker. Whilst this is true, there is another trick to master: lash lifting!  The lash lift is not a perm, instead it lifts each lash to give the appearance of volume, and the effects are stunning!

The Flirties Lash Lifting system helps to maintain healthy and strong lashes and can be combined with a colour boost, semi-permanent mascara or even lash extensions. With conversion courses, starter kits and full training all available, you cannot afford to miss out. Take a look at our Lashes Page or call 0845 022 22 33 to find out more.

April 24, 2017 — Louisa Fryatt

"Imitation is the most sincere form of insecurity"

"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.

April 21, 2017 — Britta Krueger
Make Marketing Your Friend - flirties

Make Marketing Your Friend

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!

April 20, 2017 — Louisa Fryatt
Hayfever - is it already that time of year? | flirties

Hayfever - is it already that time of year?

Today I've had to bring out my antihistamines again for the 5th day in a row, which can only mean one thing...

With the weather being milder it's brought hayfever season forward.

 

Normally we don't have to think about this until springtime, but the issue is very real for us lash technicians.

 

Keep an eye out for broken lashes or gaps in the lash line. 

If lashes are broken it's not an early spring lash shed, it's a sign that clients are rubbing or picking at lashes, which could be a direct result of allergy or irritation.

 

During the time which clients suffer with hay fever, their immune system is weakened. 

This leaves clients more vulnerable to reactions and possible sensitivity to your lash products, so advise your clients about this.

If they want advice to help prevent reactions from occurring simply recommend a healthy diet, exercise and possibly supplements to boost their immune system (a pharmacist can advise them which is best).

 

It's always important to keep lashes super clean to aid retention and for the prevention of infections and disorders, however when clients have hay fever they will need to be even more frequent in cleaning lashes.

Pollen and allergens will settle on lashes aggravating any existing condition, so on top of washing lashes frequently with Flirties cleanser, they might find it useful to rinse lashes with warm water throughout the day, and dab gently with a clean towel to dry.

 

 If clients are using eye drops they need to ensure they pull the eye open from the lid, not the lashes.

Many medicated drops can be very oily so it's worth mentioning that these may affect retention.

 

Some aftercare tips I share to clients.

Wash your lashes regularly 

Start taking antihistamines before hay fever kicks in properly (speak to your pharmacist for advise)

Change pillows frequently and keep bed sheets and towels freshly laundered.

Wear sunglasses outside 

Wash hair frequently as pollen becomes trapped in hair.

Brush pets regularly outside as their fur collects pollen.

Do not rub your lashes

Be aware that some eye drops/sprays will affect retention.

 

For clients who suffer a lot, it may now be worth mentioning that they could move over to lash lift for the summer as an alternative. Many of my clients do this and it works really well, and they all get excited about going back to lash extensions in the autumn. 

 

So from our point of view, it's super important to be aware of issues surrounding hay fever. Many clients won't even tell you they have it, some might not know! But by being aware and ready for it, you could potentially prevent an issue before it becomes one :)

March 10, 2017 — Britta Krueger