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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June 2023

By Callie Iley | 19 June 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Samantha Outten. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail…

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10 of the sweetest candy nail designs you need to try

By Chloe Randall | 19 June 2023

To mark National Candy Month, we’ve rounded up some of the sweetest nail designs inspired by our favourite sweets. Yum!

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Daydreaming of nail inspo for Love On Tour? Check out these 25 Harry Styles-inspired designs

By Callie Iley | 18 June 2023

It’s Harry Styles season! Get your nails HSLOT-ready with our roundup of reader designs below…

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Nail Tech Talk: Cherie Whitlock of Ma Cherie

By Callie Iley | 17 June 2023

With dreams of one day owning her own luxury nail salon, Cherie Whitlock of Ma Cherie shares her next steps in her career & reveals what she loves most about…

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Artistic Nail Design unveils 2 structure gel products to build & strengthen nails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 June 2023

Artistic Nail Design has extended its range of structure gels with the launch of a Brush-On Builder Gel and Rubber Base Coat – which is available in three shades. The…

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Make a statement this summer with CND™’s 6 ‘Bizarre Beauty’ nail colours

By Callie Iley | 16 June 2023

Embrace bold self-expression with CND™’s Bizarre Beauty collection, featuring six stand-out shades in punchy summer hues, complete with a shimmering holographic finish. Available in both Shellac™ and Vinylux™ Long Wear…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Elle Belle’s Beauty Studio, Norfolk

By Carter Rogers | 15 June 2023

Enrolling in her first of many beauty courses in 2010, Kay Willmott opened her salon, Elle Belle’s Beauty Studio, in 2017, named after her daughter. With ten members of staff…

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Elevate your management & leadership skills with Liz McKeon’s Management Training Programme

By Callie Iley | 15 June 2023

Beauty business expert and founder of the International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, has announced the return of her Management Training Programme: Elevate Your Management and Leadership Skills, taking place…

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NHBF joins joint letter to plead for urgent action against rising energy costs

By Chloe Randall | 14 June 2023

A number of trade associations which represent high-street businesses including hair & beauty salons, pubs, breweries, local shops and other small businesses have written to the Chair of the newly…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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