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Submit your fruit nail art for the chance to WIN a £200 HD Pro Nails prize

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 August 2025

The August Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…

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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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HONA nail brand attends small business celebration at Downing Street

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 July 2025

Wales-based professional nail brand, Home Of Nail Art (HONA), was invited to a small business celebration hosted by the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this month. Held at 11 Downing Street, the event brought together over 40 winners and finalists of The Small Awards 2025 by Small Business Britain, where HONA…

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Salon Services shoppers to get a FREE coffee machine when spending over £150

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2018

Throughout October, Salon Services is offering customers a free KRUPS coffee machine when they spend £150 or over on selected brands. The offer applies to both in-store and online shoppers when this cost is spent on one of the following brands while stocks last: OPI, Salon System, Proxelli, Barnum, #MyDentity, Kenra, L’Oreal, Jaguar, Babyliss Wella, Schwarzkopf, Tigi, Paul Mitchell, Maria Nila, XP, Goldwell, Wahl, GHD The…

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CIDESCO appoints new business development officer

By Sophie Nutt | 27 October 2018

CIDESCO International is expanding its head office support team with the appointment of Jacqueline Kennedy as its business development officer. With over 29 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as a beauty therapist. Then, she went on to teach for 24…

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Social media: what clients want from your page

By Sophie Nutt | 26 October 2018

Social media has become an integral part of your business: it is a way of showcasing your work and skill, engaging with clients, building a brand and attracting new clients. But are you using your social media in the best possible way? It can be hard to find the balance…

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NHF & NBF reveals number of beauty salons continues to boom

By Sophie Nutt | 23 October 2018

Recent figures have shown that, for the first time, the number of salon offering only hairdressing has started to decline, especially over the last year. Over the same period, however, the number of beauty salons, nail salons and hair and beauty salons has risen. Beauty is expected to be the…

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North Nail Championships winners announced

By Helena Biggs | 22 October 2018

Professional Beauty North played host to the North Nail Championships 21-22 October 2018, organised by Denise Wright. Competition was fierce, and a number of new nail faces took to the floor to try their hand at categories including Permanent Polish and Spa Manicure. A ceremony at the end of each…

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Townhouse collaborates with Nudestix for inclusive nude nail art collection

By Sophie Nutt | 20 October 2018

London nail bar, Townhouse, has launched the #NailYourNude collection in partner with make-up brand, Nudestix. Opposing the old fashioned idea that one nude fits all, the inclusive collection is designed to cater to every individual skin tone. There are three designs to choose from – each design created with one…

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