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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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Glasgow’s award-winning NAF! Salon rebrands to House of NAF!

By Helena Biggs | 13 June 2023

NAF! Salon, a Scratch Stars award-winning premises, has rebranded to House of NAF!, as the company seeks to ‘redefine beauty, wellness and lifestyle experiences in Glasgow’. Led by nail artist…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the best friend duo behind Lovelle Salon Wear

By Callie Iley | 12 June 2023

Fashion-forward beauty therapist best friends, Nikki Hutchings & Sonia Ghag, designed a range of salon wear to suit the modern beauty pro without compromising on style or comfort. Beauty therapist…

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Fancy visiting Tokyo? Take a trip with YOSHI’s 9 bright summer nail shades

By Chloe Randall | 12 June 2023

YOSHI’s Tokyo collection features nine bold and bright shades ready for summer, inspired by the energy in the city of Tokyo. Offering a range of bright colours, including hues of…

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Luxury without a high price tag? Check out Brush On Luxe gel polishes & builder gels

By Carter Rogers | 12 June 2023

In just three years, Brittany Thwaites has grown her business from a modest home setup to a luxury salon space in the centre of Harrogate. Specialising in gel polish services,…

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Nail Tech Talk: Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails 

By Callie Iley | 10 June 2023

Achieving award-winning success after only a year in the nail industry, Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails shares her love for channelling mindful creativity through her bright & bold, psychedelic…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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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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