The tip for Day 9 seemed to resonate with a lot of you. What made me really proud to be a part of our industry was to learn how many nail professionals already gather donations.
I wanted to share that industry pride with you and post what nail tech, Nikki Kaur, does in Wolverhampton, UK. Here is the interview:
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FNF: What gave you the idea?
My husband and I donate every year to the homeless. This year I got Facebook friends, clients, and family involved. They put together gifts in a shoe box and wrapped it up.
FNF:Did you set any guidelines for donations?
The box includes snacks, pop, warm gloves, scarfs, and toiletries.
FNF:How do you go about finding homeless poeple in your area?
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I work with the homeless; therefore, I choose to donate to the men's homeless units in the West Midlands UK.
FNF:Have you done this before?
For the past five years my husband and I have donated clothing and food.
FNF: Can I share your social media links for other nail professionals to follow you?
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