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20 checkerboard nails to stay on-trend

By Carter Rogers | 10 July 2023

Whether you prefer to keep it classic with black and white or opt to be bold with clashing hues and bright neons, checkerboard nail art is trendy and versatile for…

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Looking for some more builder gel colours? Glitterbels unveils 60 Hema-free Builder-bel hues

By Chloe Randall | 10 July 2023

Glitterbels has diversified its range of 11 Brush On Builder Gels by introducing 60 in a Hema-free formula. “The soak-off formula of the Builder-Bel Gels allows pros to build short…

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Nail Tech Talk: Susan Steel of Susan Steel Nails

By Callie Iley | 8 July 2023

With big career dreams and a lifelong passion for nails, Susan Steel shares her nail journey & reveals her hopes for the future of Susan Steel Nails… “I’ve always loved…

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Finalists announced in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition

By Helena Biggs | 7 July 2023

Wow, what a journey it’s been for competitors (and judges!) in the first World’s Star Nail Artist competition. Across several months, contestants have competed in ‘core’ challenges, with 2-3 eliminated…

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How AI can help your nail salon to thrive

By Guest Writer | 7 July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) allows content to stay fresh and exciting, helps with customer service and builds client relationships, to name a few benefits. And it is already doing many of…

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7 ways nail & beauty salon managers can maximise sales in quarter 4 of the year

By Guest Writer | 7 July 2023

Founder of PHAB Service Stars, business coach and management trainer Nergish Wadia-Austin, shares what salon managers should consider when planning for a successful fourth quarter… Research: Conduct market research to…

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Discounts: Are they a good idea?

By Guest Writer | 7 July 2023

Hair & beauty business coach, Maddi Cook of Boss Your Salon, shares advice on offering discounted services to family & friends… We’ve all been faced with the dilemma of giving…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty, Abertillery, South Wales

By Callie Iley | 6 July 2023

Inspired by her love for the hue, Laura Ann Francis’ cosy salon has a pink palette running throughout, using her decor to create a ‘home away from home’ for clients…

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Concert nail art ideas: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 July 2023

Check out entries to the 5 July 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: concert claws. Each design was…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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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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