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Here’s what the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 means for beauty

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2023

Peach Fuzz has been announced as the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: a ‘compassionate and nurturing soft peach shade, conveying a heartfelt kindness’. The global colour authority chooses a…

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96 Christmas chrome nail ideas for 2023: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 December 2023

Check out entries to the 6 December 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Christmas Chrome. Each nail…

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Add delicate details to winter nail styling with starburst nail art

By Scratch Staff | 7 December 2023

Delicate and dainty starburst nail art is proving to be a popular choice for winter styling! Check out our roundup of designs below…

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Hair & Beauty Charity hosts annual event to give Christmas dinners to struggling beauty pros

By Chloe Randall | 6 December 2023

The Hair and Beauty Charity is hosting its annual Jumpers for Dinners Day on 8 December 2023. The charity are asking hair, beauty and barber professionals to join in by…

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Cosmetics ingredients information is at your fingertips with this mobile app

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 December 2023

On average, European consumers use over seven different cosmetics daily, but do you know about their ingredients? European personal care association, Cosmetics Europe, is on a mission to drive transparency…

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Winners announced in To Stiletto & Beyond nail competition

By Helena Biggs | 5 December 2023

Nailympia London introduced the To Stiletto & Beyond competition at the end of November 2023, recognising nine winners across three divisions. In an unprecedented move, the team at Nailympia took…

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Meet the stars of Light Elegance’s 12-piece Broadway Show nail collection

By Chloe Randall | 4 December 2023

Light Elegance has unveiled its winter 2024 collection, The Broadway Show, comprising 12 shades that every nail pro needs to take centre stage during the holiday and party season. The…

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How to choose the right nail course for your needs

By Michelle Brookes | 4 December 2023

When starting out as a nail technician, you may find choosing a course overwhelming. Often, you may be so eager to start your journey that you don’t consider all the…

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Revealed: The best time to start playing Christmas music in the salon

By Helena Biggs | 4 December 2023

Are you spreading Christmas cheer in the salon from mid-November, or do you prefer to wait until closer to the big day to decorate the nail space and play festive…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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