Wednesday, 27 August 2008

It not just about Nails...


CLOSE your eyes and remember the feel of cool grass caressing yours soles, or sinking your feet into a luxurious thick carpet. Think about the times you used your toes to turn on the hot tap in the bath, or tip toed around your children’s bedroom on Christmas Eve. When was the last time you let your foot find the cool spot at the end of the bed? How can we enjoy these things and not look after our feet?

Become enlightened to the wonders of your feet, and to realize just why you should appreciate these truly remarkable creations.

Pity your poor feet and all the pressures and stresses they face every day. Attention to your toes will bring better and longer-lasting benefits, to body and mind. Like most people, feet are neglected and yet they deserve as much attention as you pay to the rest of your body. Feet that don't function correctly affect your body's delicate balance. They upset the alignment and function of the knees, hips, spines and shoulders, causing backache and poor posture. Over time this can lead to fatigue and irritability. The feet are a sophisticated and delicate part of our body, containing a total of 52 bones, 66 joints, 38 muscles and 214 ligaments all working in harmony to provide movement and stability. Although seemingly fragile our feet are inherently robust and resilient. Made up of a delicate arrangement of nerves, blood vessels, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments, with each part of the foot working in synchronised perfection

It is well known that the foot reflects the physical attributes of the body. But did you know that it could also show personality characteristics and individual needs, reflecting on the potential for self-development. For example, Hard skin can show how we are trying to protect our emotions. Shapes, lines, and colour speak to us about our soul. Feet can also take part in some of our most positive experiences you can’t help but love them for that.

It is never too late to start. From an early age my mother told me that if I look after my feet then they will look after me. A Relexologist for 13 Years, Marja Brown says’ Making an effort to take care of our most used, but undervalued part of our body will help vitality, improve ill health, and maintain stamina and vigour’.

There are many different ways to keep your feet looking good and feeling great.


Let your feet help you walk tall today!

Monday, 18 August 2008

Inspire Class Preview

I thought you might like to see this short video on what you can expect when attending one of my workshops. I would like to extend my thanks to all those on the class and Geoff Brown from Blue light productions. If you would like more info on this video please email me or Vicki on info@sambiddle.co.uk

Thursday, 7 August 2008

First day on the job....


Hi all,
A quick introduction as to who I am and what I do. My name is Vicki Smith and I currently have the ultimate pleasure of being Sam's PA (or slave, whichever is apt for the moment!) I work as a Bricklaying Instructor at a local Prison, but due to breaking my foot last year, I have trained as an Ez Flow Tech through Sam.

So, what am I doing on here you ask? Well, I have exclusive access behind the scenes and will be posting regularly on here to give you all the gossip that Sam tries to keep secret! I can unveil the tricks, the up coming events and the well hidden aspects to Sam's creations (an internet spy with permission so to speak!!)

I also post to Salongeek.com (username - madkira), where I have complete control of what I can write about Sam, as she has to wait to read it herself, so I can get away with being a little cheeky!!

So , If you have any questions about the Master Artist that you have always been too shy to ask yourself, let me know and I will try my hardest to dig out the answers!!
You can e-mail me with your questions or suggestions at info@sambiddle.co.uk and title the message vicki.

Vix x x x

Tuesday, 5 August 2008

Inspire workshop fully booked

The Inspire fantasy workshop in Birmingham on the 8th September is now full, we will be putting on an additional date in this area due to the demand on the 22nd September, if you would like to attend, please book now! There is only 10 places per class.

I will also be visiting London on the 10th September, if you would like to book your place on this workshop, you can email me on info@sambiddle.co.uk.

Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Be Inspired......


We had a great day at the recent 'inspired' workshop in Fareham last Sunday, and I thought I would post some pictures of the beautifully talented ladies and their work.



Kick starting the day with a demonstration the girls got their hands on their acrylic and produced some fantastic flowers. Utilizing a simple fantasy technique shown in the Demo, they can now dilute it and produce some amazing design nails.

Vanessa is just adding the finishing touches to her first master piece. Vanessa says....

" I found a big difference in product control and gained in confidence, I did think it would be hard to do the 3D flower Sam showed us, but it was easier than I thought, Sam is easy going and doesn't tell you if you make
a mistake only if you need some direction."

We filmed the class in full, as I am working with Blue Light productions to create some new DVD's and mini workshops which will be available in the Autumn, of course we nail techs are not afraid of the lime light, and here Della, Karen and Anna are all super stars...might be the Cornish air! Anna Curtis says......

" this class does help with product control but also how to focus on one idea and develop it properly. It opens your mind to new ideas and gives me confidence in my own abilities, the only negative thing I can say about my experience is that I didn't have Sam to my self."

During the class everyone gets a one to one with me, and we go over how you can improve your techniques. During the afternoon session, your creative juices are unleashed and this is where extra techniques and skills are shown on a one to one. Here I am working with Katy Woods to create something romantic.

Pat Dennis was lost in the creative process, developing her Mood Board, sticking and cutting, she makes an amazing desert island, with palm trees and hammocks.

Amanda Carey disappeared for a while and we all wondered where she had gone...finding her crouched under the table I did wonder if the day had got to much..... "I need more room!" she cried. Here she worked on the best mood board I have seen yet full of texture and colour, she made a mermaid splashing in the sea.

The star of the day though was Wendy Thornburn, having never touched acrylic before she stunned us all with her creativity. Producing some amazing work, this flower goes to show anyone can do it. Here is what she had to sayabout her experience.....

" I had no product knowledge before hand and had never used acrylic, Sam made the instructions clear and concise making me feel confident and capable of producing something I am quite proud of. I found this class useful because I learnt how to use my creativity in a different way and using the moods board helps me consolidate my ideas. This class is ideal for anyone whether they did nails or not. Sam is great at inspiring others and what she says makes alot of sense, helping you think of thing in a whole new way, her approach to teaching is brilliant....very interesting!"

It was a great day, and we all achieved alot, the next 'Inspire' class is on the 8th Sept in Tamworth, and then I will be in London on the 10th for more info on the classes or to find out when the roadshow is coming to your area, visit my website http://www.sambiddle.co.uk/.

Friday, 18 July 2008

Jo Says....

North East Nail Competition & Road Show Hellaby Hall Hotel, Old Hellaby Lane, Nr Rotherham, S66 8SN

Hosted by Jo Shirley & Sponsored by Ez Flow Nail Systems

Jo Shirley from Red 10 in Doncaster would like to invite you to the second annual North East Competition & Road show on 30th November 2008. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donate to Breast Cancer research.


This Road show is ticket only to book call 01302 340550 or email joshirley@live.co.uk.


Starting at 12.30 the road show will have a selection of stands and demonstrations from international and global master artists, there are forums held by Sam Biddle from ‘be inspired’ who will be holding a master class in fantasy, and Anthony Buckley giving you an amazing demonstration of a competition nail. Supported by Skin Techniques, Georgie Smedley bringing you Lash be Long, and Rebecca Orme from Creative Ten.
It will run in conjunction with our annual competition, with three categories open to all technicians. Dip your toe in the competition circuit and enter in the Pink and White category, don’t be shy and go wild with the Fantasy category this year’s theme is Christmas and show your stuff by entering the Design Nail catagory.


Competition Competition registration 9.00 – 9.30

Pink and White category 10.00am - 12.00pm

Fantasy - theme Christmas wonder 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Design nails – theme Christmas – 1.00pm – 3.30pm

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Nail Professional of the Year 2008

I have just received a letter announcing the finalist for this years Nail Professional of the Year. The British Beauty and SPA awards are being held in London on the 7th September.....guess what! I am one of those finalist.