Nails and Yap

Being a Male Nail Tech in a "Hey Girls" Industry with James Nail In The Coffin

"Hey girls!"... says emails from suppliers, course pages, every nail tech group chat. James has spent his whole career in an industry that talks like he isn't in the room

What Your Nail Educator Wishes You Knew Before Your Course

Thinking about training as a nail tech? Already a nail tech wanting to upskill? Part way through a course and panicking? This one is for you!! Tash from The Creative Nai

The income stream most nail techs don't consider

This week I'm joined by Liv Paints Nails and we're talking all about press ons, not just as a quick side hustle but as a properly priced, properly structured income strea

Your Body Is Your Best Business Asset

When you're a beauty professional, in the chair 6 days a week, sprinting towards your next 5 minute gap so you can nip for a wee and inhale a sandwich... you're probs not

Nail Tech Business Advice, Hot Takes & Honest Moments | 1 Year of Nails & Yap

Nails and Yap is ONE!!!!! (I know what the helly?!) and instead of one guest in the chair, I've gone back through every single episode and pulled some of the clips that I

Why Your Clients Really Leave (And Why They'll Never Tell You) | Ep 24

87% of clients never tell their nail tech why they stopped booking. They just disappear. In this episode I surveyed 60 real clients - not nail techs, but regular people

Salon Life, Self Employment & The Things No Nail Course Teaches You

Ever wondered what it's really like working in a busy nail salon and whether going self employed is worth it? In this episode I sit down with a nail tech who spent 8 yea

Spring Reset for Nail Techs: Cleaning, Social Media & Getting Ready for Summer

Spring is the perfect time for a reset and in this episode I’m joined by Lacey to talk about how to refresh your nail business inside and out 🌸 We cover everything from

How Nail Techs Can Get More Clients (And Keep Them Coming Back)

Struggling to get more nail clients? Or noticing gaps in your appointment book? In this episode, we break down exactly how nail techs can attract new clients, keep them

The Client Perspective: What Makes a Great Nail Appointment?

In this episode of Nails & Yap, I’m joined by Lizzie (one of my clients and also a fellow podcaster over at Tiny Talks) for a chat about nail appointments from the client

The Pressure Behind Nail Art | Burnout, Speed & Social Media with Orphic Nails (Part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of my nail art chat with Izzy at Orphic Nails! This time we get into the pressure behind nail art - from ourselves, clients and social media. We talk a

Nail Art Tips Every Nail Tech Needs to Hear - PART 1 with Izzy @ Orphic Nails & Education

In part one of this two-part episode, I’m joined by Izzy from Orphic Nails & Education for a deep dive into nail art and the small details that make the biggest differenc

Why Nail Techs Need Real Community and Offline Friendship: Introducing the Nail Social

I'm back with a little bonus episode of Nails & Yap to share a new project, that I'm really excited and passionate about. If you're a regular listener you'll already kn

Energy, Expectations & Nails: Running a Business with Chronic Illness

In this episode of Nails & Yap, I’m joined by Holly (A Splash of Polish) for a real, honest conversation about managing a beauty business while living with chronic illnes

Out With the Old, In With the Goals: Setting Intentions for 2026 With IndzInc & Beauty by Sasha | Part 2

Welcome to Nails & Yap, the podcast for nail techs, beauty professionals, and salon owners looking for honest conversations about business, creativity, and growth. In thi

2025 Recap: Beauty Business Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned | End of Year Reflection With Indz Inc & Sasha

As 2025 comes to an end we’re taking a moment to reflect on the year we've had. In part one of this two part end of year podcast, I’m joined by Sasha and India to talk

Christmas in the salon 🎄 Festive chaos, seasonal nail art & mince pie crumbs everywhere with By Chiara

It’s officially Christmas in the nail salon and we’re talking about everything that comes with it. In this episode of Nails & Yap I'm joined by Chiara to dive into what

Let's talk feet, hiring staff, and hosting events with Indz Inc

In episode 12 I'm joined by India, known as IndzInc on social media, to chat about a bit of everything... from training to become a foot health practitioner, to hosting h

Mistakes we made as beginner beauticians: business, content & strategy advice with Sophia Georgiou

It's fair to say that a lot of us in the beauty industry started off with a big dream... and not a lot of business knowledge for how best to achieve that dream. In Episo

Building Community in the Nail Industry with Olivia Annice: Support, Mentorship & Education

Feeling isolated as a nail tech? In this episode, I chat with Olivia about the importance of community, mentorship, and ongoing education in the nail industry. We explore