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Struggling with your beauty business accounts? Boddice can help!
Do you seek financial clarity, advice and solutions for your business? Vicki Boddice has set up Boddice Accounting to offer just that – and she focuses on small business owners, health and beauty pros. “I worked in the financial sector for 16 years specialising in insolvency, so I witnessed the…
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Embrace autumn scents with 3 NAF! PRO cuticle oils
It’s officially autumn, and we’re so ready for cosy knits, hot drinks, leaves falling off the trees, and NAF! PRO‘s Autumnal Nail and Cuticle Oil collection. The scents include fresh and fruity Wild Berries, smooth Salted Caramel and sweet and warming Spiced Apple. Packed with luxuriously moisturising ingredients such as…
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Get party-ready with 6 CND™ shades for winter 2021
After a trying 20 months, we’re ready to party – and no party look would be complete with a stunning nail look. CND™’s Party Ready collection has launched to celebrate a renewed outlook on life and all that is to be rejoiced. “This range of effortless yet glam holiday shades…
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Luxury nail polish brand Lady Showbiz stuns at London Fashion Week with timeless hues
Lady Showbiz‘s striking polishes were used at the London Fashion Week ICON Catwalk Show to complement the collections of designers Malan Breton, Julia Clancey and Patrick McDowell. Lead make-up artist Claire De Graft paired Lady Showbiz’s creamy pink hue ‘Hollywood Star’ with the electric designs from Malan Breton. For ultimate…
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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021
Check out all the entries to this year’s photographic competition! Read more about The Great Scratch Shoot Out here
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Want to create magical nail styles? Check out education offerings from Nailchemy
Nominated for a Best Emerging Nail Brand award, Nailchemy was founded by Dave and Hayley Partridge in 2017 – but its focus on nail education has extended much further. Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, Hayley founded Nailchemy Academy over a decade ago and its offerings have grown as the brand’s product…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Little Birch Nails, Northern Ireland
Qualifying as a nail technician during the lockdown of 2020 around the same time as having her baby, Rachael Dorrity was initially unable to build a clientele. “Since restrictions have been relaxed, I decided to just go for it and start my nail journey. I’m so excited to see what…
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Love vegan beauty? Here are the top 10 most Instagrammed vegan beauty brands you need to know
End of Tenancy London has released data that showcases which vegan beauty brands are considered the most Instagrammable. The vegan cosmetics industry is booming, with the market value being $16.2 billion so far, with the number expected to sky rocket to $20.8 billion by 2025. A comprehensive list of 23…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news…
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Nail professionals are invited to elevate their craft and expand their network at Nail Camp 2024, running 7-10 October. The Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, Washington, USA, will host the four-day experience, which is organised by nail educator, Jessica Briarmoon. Nail Camp offers a comprehensive approach to professional development and…
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Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be very prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains Salon System expert, Rachel Gribble. “Hard skin, ingrown toenails and bruised nails are some of the most common. A…
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Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a while now and isn’t going anywhere. In the Pinterest Predicts report 2024, the image sharing platform forecasted that bold ‘melty metallics’ will dominate in the nail and beauty world this year. Check out our pick of design inspiration to stay on-trend…
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Footlogix, Artistic & Famous Names brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front of the other With the client stood, ask them to put one foot in front of the other. I try…
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Global business & beauty expert, Kim Ford, shares points to consider when choosing a nail or beauty training provider… When searching for a reputable educator, consider their qualifications and experience in the field. They should possess qualifications that demonstrate their expertise in the subject matter they teach, and you should…
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