Episodes

  • Ep. 10 Our Favourite Products & Brand Recommendations
    May 2 2025

    Welcome to the 10th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we chat all about our favourite products, what brands we recommend for each product and how we chose the brands we use today.. along with a few other tips and advice. We all know how overwhelming and expensive buying nail products can be so hopefully this episode will help make it a little more fun. It’s a fun one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    This weeks ‘Nail Tech Spotlight’ is the lovely Lauren from @polishedbylauren, please share the love with her and click here to shop her products. Polished By Lauren Use code OLIVIA10 at checkout to save some money.

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

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    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep. 9 The Pressures of Social Media... how it effects us & how we deal with it
    Apr 25 2025

    Welcome to the 9th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we chat all about the pressures of social media as self employed business owners. We delve into why we’ve had a break from social media, the positives and negatives and of course touch on the dreaded imposter syndrome. It’s a long one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    This weeks ‘Nail Tech Spotlight’ is the lovely Pip from @nails_by_pip, please share the love with her!

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep. 8 Policies & Boundaries... Our Thoughts
    Apr 18 2025

    Welcome to the 8th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we chat all about Policies and Boundaries in our businesses as self employed nail technicians. We break down all our policies, why we have them and how they help us keep things as stress free as possible. It’s an informative one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    This weeks ‘Nail Tech Spotlight’ is the lovely Megan from @meganjnails, please share the love with her!

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 7 The Struggles of Being in Your 20s...
    Apr 11 2025

    Welcome to the 7th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we chat all about being in your 20s, the struggles of comparison and figuring out your career whilst juggling personal life. It’s a little different from our normal nail tech nattering but we hope it’s still helpful and gives you some comfort if you’re struggling with anything we discuss. It’s an honest one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    This weeks ‘Nail Tech Spotlight’ is the lovely Chelsey from @naileditbychelsey, please share the love with her! And shop her products here NAIL TECH SUPPLIES | mysite

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ep. 6 Would You Rather??? Nail Tech Edition...
    Apr 4 2025

    Welcome to the 6th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we’re just having a little fun playing ‘Would You Rather?’ nail tech edition (there’s a few non nail related ones too, don’t worry). We’d love for you to join in and leave us a comment with what your answers would be. It’s a fun one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    This weeks ‘Nail Tech Spotlight’ is the lovely Casey from @coppinnails, please share the love with her!

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep.5 Not Everything is as it Seems...
    Mar 28 2025

    Welcome to the 5th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we discuss the struggles of comparing our work with what’s shown on social media and that not everything you see online is as it seems. Social media has become such a huge part of our jobs as nail techs and sometimes we forget that it’s not all real life. So, we hope this episode will be the reality check you need. It’s a long one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ep.4 Building a Client Base... as a Baby Nail Tech
    Mar 21 2025

    Welcome to the 4th episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we share all of our tips and tricks on building a client base. We know this can be the hardest part of growing your business as a baby nail tech, so we hope us sharing our experiences and tips will mean you can implement actual steps to grow your business and have the strong client base you dream of having. It’s a long one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep.3 Motivation & Self Confidence... Our Experiences
    Mar 14 2025

    Welcome to the 3rd episode of Nail Tech Natters! In this weeks episode we discuss all things motivation and self-confidence. We know it can be the hardest part of being a self employed nail technician, so we hope hearing our experiences and tips will comfort you and give you a change in perspective if you’re struggling right now. It’s a long one so grab your brew and your blanket and enjoy us nattering away.

    Thank you so much for listening, we would love to hear your feedback, so leave us a review or DM us on Instagram (linked below). And don’t forget to share with your nail besties on your socials and tag us in your stories.

    Lots of love, Liv & Shan xo

    Keep updated with us on socials –

    Liv @novalee_nails

    Shan @nailsbyshan_xo

    Podcast @nailtechnatters

    Disclaimer – The views and opinions expressed in this content are those solely of the individuals speaking and do not represent professional advice. They are based on the personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals. Viewers and listeners should do their own research and best judgement when applying any information discussed. This content is for entertainment purposes only.

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    1 hr and 22 mins