We’re still on cloud since our (not-so?!) shock award win, when nkd ( ) Leicester was named Best Small Beauty Salon in the Midlands. But we managed to fit in afab all-staff training day in Leicester. The nkd team now consists of 16 between the two salons, and it’s very rare that we manage to find the opportunity to close …
Why everyone should get nkd soon…
We’ve already told you a bit more about ourselves in our last blog, and why our existing customers are as loyal as they are. Now we want to talk about what happens next, and how you can get the best value from our business. For example, did you know that: If you book your subsequent appointment straight after your last …
Find out more about nkd()
nkd() was founded with a very clear mission – to provide high-quality waxing treatments to men and women in a professional and clean environment. We can guarantee that your nkd wax will be quicker, will cause you less discomfort and will give you better results than waxes from generalist beauty salons which do not typically employ experts. We also offer …
Waxing vs shaving
Each process has its benefits (obviously we have a particular preference), but let’s take a look at why waxing beats shaving when it comes to comparing each process… Waxing removes dead skin cells Waxing not only removes hair, it also exfoliates your skin. When you pull out the wax from your skin, it takes away dead cells and leaves …
Ingrown hairs – what causes them and how to stop them
These two small words can make anyone cringe. Ingrown. Hair!! Ingrown hairs are ugly, red, and they hurt! They can hurt anywhere on a scale from one to ten and sometimes step into dangerous territory when they create infections, but do we know why they actually happen. Yes – When we wax, the goal is to remove the entire hair …
Abbey Louisa Rose reviews “The Big One” at NKD
After having the pleasure of her company at our Leicester salon opening in October last year, we decide to invite blogger Abbey Louisa Rose to experience our ultimate treatment package – “The Big One” which includes: Lash Lift (plus semi-permanent mascara “The process of having the lashes permed and tinted obviously requires up-close-and-personal work on your eyes, manoeuvring the lashes into the …
More Half-Price Training Waxes on Offer Now at nkd Nottingham
We’ve got more half-price training wax appointment slots on sale at nkd ( ) Nottingham again this week as we train up new members of our team ahead of the launch of our brand new Leicester salon next month. The dates and times of next week’s training slots are as follows: Wednesday 4th October 2017: 10.00pm – 8.00pm Thursday …
nkd Named As “Employer of the Year” Finalist For The 2nd Year Running
nkd is hugely excited and flattered to have been named as ‘Employer of the Year’ Finalist in the much-prized Professional Beauty 2018 Awards. This is the second year running that we have made it to the finals of this esteemed category in these highly prestigious national beauty awards. In the Professional Beauty 2017 Awards, nkd was a finalist in both “Employer …
Brazilian Waxing Worries Answered
What is a Brazilian wax? How long does a Brazilian wax take? Does a Brazilian Wax hurt? Is a Brazilian wax embarrassing? In this blog, we answer all your Brazilian waxing worries, and more besides! Let’s go straight in at the deep end and answer the key question of “What is a Brazilian wax?” A Brazilian wax is where all …
Facing Up to Burnt Brows
Every so often at nkd we will get a client in for brow waxing, who a day or so after their treatment will contact us to say that small scabs or burn marks have appeared below their eyebrows. This is terrible for the client for obvious reasons, and it is also terrible for us as a waxing specialist business. The …
Post-Waxing Aftercare
“Scrub and Rub” is our mantra when it comes to post waxing aftercare. By this, we mean exfoliate and moisturise regularly in order to prevent those oh-so-unsightly ingrown hairs that can blight an otherwise perfectly-preened private part. After all, what’s the point in spending all that time and money finding a reputable salon and the best waxing therapist who can …
What’s the difference between a Brazilian and Hollywood wax?
Difference Between a Hollywood & Brazilian Wax Brazilian and Hollywood waxes are our forte at nkd waxing. In the five years and two months since opening our salon in Nottingham and writing this blog post, we have carried out approximately 25,000 of them! However, we realise that not everyone is quite as au fait with the humble Brazilian and Hollywood wax as …