MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 9 August 2025

It’s time to figure out how the Full Sturgeon Moon will impact you, and what nail style works best for your zodiac sign. 9 August marks the Aquarius Full Moon, and this one is set to be incredibly powerful. Each star sign is impacted by the full moon in different…

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UK Government announces plans to crack down on unsafe aesthetic procedures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 August 2025

The UK Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has revealed plans to regulate the aesthetic and non-invasive procedures sector. It follows a consultation, which industry bodies including the British Beauty Council, NHBF and BABTAC contributed to, and its findings have helped shape the approach to addressing safety concerns in…

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Government announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2025

The UK government has unveiled a Small Business Plan, which hopes to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them ‘the most comprehensive support package in a generation’. Many measures within the plan will directly affect the nail, hair and beauty sectors, which comprise thousands of salons and self-employed…

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Paula Knorr SS20 show sees intricate nail art  

By Kat Hill | 20 September 2019

Models at the Paula Knorr SS20 showcase walked the runway with an array of dazzling designs with help from nail brand, Bluesky. Held at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, the Bluesky team was led by Maya Stamboliyska, and created over 400 nail tips for the 13 models using an array of Bluesky…

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Kiss Nails walk Alice + Olivia catwalk at NYFW

By Kat Hill | 19 September 2019

Pretty pastel nails designs completed the look at the Alice + Olivia Spring Summer 2020 collection The collection saw bright and dreamy sherbet tones in a modern in a modern, bohemian style. KISS lead manicurist, Gina Edwards created hand painted delicate designs on KISS Salon Acrylic French Nude Nails. A…

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Bio Sculpture features nude nails for Temperley London at LFW

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2019

Gemini Nail Polish, from Bio Sculpture, was used on the hands of models for the Temperley London show at London Fashion Week (LFW). At its HQ in Mayfair, the Temperley London show saw three ‘parties’ on three floors, showcasing three collections on Friday 13 September. The nail team consisted of…

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Secret Spa & Gelish team up for Immersion Day event

By Kat Hill | 18 September 2019

Gelish and Secret Spa, the London-based on-demand mobile beauty service, have teamed up to offer its therapists the opportunity to learn more about how Gelish can benefit their businesses. Set to take place on Monday 23 September from 5:30pm, the Immersion Day will allow therapists to speak with other professionals, try out  Gelish products…

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Marian Newman & Kure Bazaar collaborate for Roland Mouret at LFW

By Helena Biggs | 17 September 2019

Session nailist and Fashion Week regular, Marian Newman, lent her design expertise to the Roland Mouret showcase at London Fashion Week. She create three statement nail designs using Kure Bazaar nail lacquers that complemented the jewellery collection by designer, Maria Aaron. The three looks were: A striped multicolour effect inspired…

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Charlotte Tilbury announced as CEW 2019 Lifetime Achiever

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2019

CEW has announced Charlotte Tilbury as the recipient of its 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award. The announcement was made via CEW’s Instagram page, saying: “We are delighted to announce that our 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award goes to the exceptional Charlotte Tilbury – founder, chairman, president and chief creative officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.…

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