Top 10 Freelance Hacks

Hack 1

Schedule your appointments wisely to save time and fuel. When taking bookings, group clients that live closely together on the same day. Or like Marie, make sure the furthest appointment is the first one and you can make your way back home as the day goes on.

Hack 2

Reduce weight and save space in your bagby removing all unnecessary packaging. These nail art pots are ideal for storage without the excess packaging taking up space.

Hack 3

Your car is your best friend! Keep back up products and accessories,shade charts,extra toolsin case of breakage in your boot so you’ll ever be caught short.

Hack 4

Don’t drive away with rollers on your roof!

Anna, need a replacement?

Hack 5

Separate your open coloursin a plastic tub to protect the rest of your kit from spills.

Hack 6

Pre-cut your foils or invest in a foil cutter or wrap dispenserto save time per colour appointment.

Hack 7

Invest in portable casewith wheels to make your travels much smoother!

Hack 8

Organisation is key! Keep all of your appointments, notes, holidays, events etc. in one place whether that be on paper or digitally to make sure you’re never double booked!

Hack 9

Look after your clients and their houses and they’ll look after you! Sarah-Jane recommends doubling up on plastic capes to protect not only your clients’ clothes, but their furniture.

Prevent damage from hot tools by adding a portable straightenerholder to your kit!

Hack 10

Invest in a portable basinand never contort yourself over a client’s bathtub again!