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The battle for 2023’s Scratch Stars titles plays out in London at action-packed judging day

By Helena Biggs | 2 July 2023

Finalists in eight of the 18 Scratch Stars Awards categories for 2023 travelled to London to show off their nail knowledge and handiwork to 20 judges on Wednesday 28 June,…

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Nail Tech Talk: Lilli Pullman of Lilli Paintz 

By Callie Iley | 1 July 2023

A lover of all things bright, bold & outrageous, Sevenoaks-based nail artist, Lilli Pullman, reveals the details of her creative endeavours & shares her plans for the future of Lilli…

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Master the Barbiecore nail trend with OPI’s 9 Barbie the Movie shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 July 2023

OPI has joined forces with Warner Bros. and Mattel to bring the feel-good energy of highly anticipated film, Barbie, to nails. The OPI Barbie the Movie collection’s shade names were…

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Townhouse serves up manicures to British tennis players for Wimbledon

By Chloe Randall | 30 June 2023

Townhouse has unveiled its Nail it on Court campaign, in honour of the prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament. The initiative sees Townhouse offering all Great British tennis players complimentary manicures to ensure…

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Get groovy in summer 2023 with Artistic Nail Design’s Sunny Daze collection

By Callie Iley | 30 June 2023

Bring bold summer styling to clients’ manicures this season with Artistic Nail Design’s six-piece collection, Sunny Daze. Featuring a rainbow of bright, avant-garde hues, the Sunny Daze collection is available…

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Salon in the Spotlight: GOOSE, Nottingham

By Callie Iley | 29 June 2023

Eclectic, inclusive and filled with talented pros, GOOSE’s doors were opened in 2019 by Arabella Wildgoose, a hair & beauty specialist whose training began in 2005. Since her initial training,…

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Silent walkers: Penny Etheridge on using salon software to prevent them & build lasting client relationships

By Guest Writer | 29 June 2023

With 91% of clients not complaining after a negative experience in the salon, instead opting to not return, becoming “silent walkers”, Penny Etheridge of Penny Etheridge Creative Business Consultancy discusses how…

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British Beauty Council announces partnership with student network, UNiDAYS

By Chloe Randall | 27 June 2023

British Beauty Council has announced its partnership with leading student affinity network, UNiDAYS for 2023. This partnership will work to support the British Beauty Council’s mission to solve the challenges…

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The GelBottle & Peacci collab with podcaster for Pride nail edit

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 June 2023

Professional nailcare brand, The GelBottle, and sister retail brand, Peacci, have partnered with Josh Smith, host of Reign with Josh Smith, to celebrate Pride 2023. The collaboration between the nail…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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