MOVERS & SHAKERS
Met Gala manicures 2025: Sabrina Carpenter, Sydney Sweeney & more
Fashion’s most prestigious and anticipated night, the Met Gala, drew top talent from the beauty industry to create standout nail styles for A-list attendees. This year’s event marked the opening of ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Guests were invited to dress according to…
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 2 campaigns helping tackle the UK’s most common cancer
Brands and charities across the UK are raising awareness about the causes of skin cancer and encouraging preventative measures. Help educate your clients on the importance of protecting their skin by sharing the following campaigns: Skcin‘s ‘Protect and Check’ campaign UK skin cancer charity, Skcin, has launched ‘Protect and Check’ –…
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Important May dates for your nail & beauty business marketing
Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of May, with our roundup of dates to note… Skin Cancer Awareness Month Educate clients on the importance of protecting their skin by sharing the Protect and Check campaign from UK skin cancer charity, Skcin, and the Sun Protection Campaign from…
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The second edition of Nailympia San Antonio was held within the Premiere San Antonio trade exhibition, 15-16 September 2024, and welcomed 44 competitors from five countries: the USA, Argentina, Portugal, Germany and Poland. There were six live arena and four turn-in categories spanning three divisions, which were judged by an…
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The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), hosted in New York this week, didn’t just celebrate the biggest names in music: it proved that celebrities are embracing expression through nail art. American singer & songwriter, Chappell Roan, made an impact with an extreme length, chrome sword-inspired set. This matched her medieval…
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The spring/summer 2025 beauty and fashion scene is officially underway, with New York Fashion Week flaunting a series of nail trends set to dominate the season. Here’s a round-up of 6 we’ve spotted that you need to note… 1. Seeing stars Nail artist, celebrity manicurist and educator, Julie Kandalec, aka…
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You may have noticed a social media frenzy surrounding Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), but why is it important for the nail industry to take note? TPO is a photo initiator that helps gel products to cure quickly under UV light. It can be found in concentrations of up to 5%…
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Based in Dallas, US, Caroline Zurmely’s artistic practice is a testament to innovation and experimentation. Driven by material, texture and process over conventional themes or subjects, Zurmely creates relief paintings that delve into the imagery of tabloid photography and public mourning. Her work, rendered in tight close-ups, meticulously details rings,…
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Vagaro, a software platform for businesses in beauty, wellness and fitness, has announced its third annual industry conference: iconic.24. Designed to support the growth of businesses, the 2024 event is virutal, enhancing this event’s accessibility for ticket holders worldwide. The eight-part event is separated into two 45-minute interactive and educational…
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