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Metallic pigments market to reach $3.4B by 2033

By Callie Iley | 30 March 2023

The metallic pigments market is predicted to reach $3.4 billion by 2033, alongside rising demand in a range of industries. Driven by demand from industries such as cosmetics, printing, coatings,…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2023

By Callie Iley | 29 March 2023

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

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Here’s the amazing nail art entries into March 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 29 March 2023

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Miniature Masterpieces’ in the bid to win a prize from…

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NHBF director recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 March 2023

Director of quality & standards at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), Caroline Larissey, is celebrated in the powerlist of 100 inspirational women in trade associations. The Women in…

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Liz McKeon relaunches best-selling Start Your Own Business Mystery Client Shopping Programme

By Callie Iley | 26 March 2023

Salon business expert, Liz McKeon, has announced the return of her best-selling Start Your Own Business Mystery Client Shopping Programme.   Designed for those interested in becoming a professional industry…

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Nail Tech Talk: Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales

By Callie Iley | 25 March 2023

After leaving her job as a horse riding instructor due to a life-changing diagnosis of an invisible illness, Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales opens up about how becoming a nail…

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Novalash announces Lash Artist of the Year 2023

By Chloe Randall | 24 March 2023

NovaLash has named Kristrún Sif Gunnarsdottir as Lash Artist of the Year for 2023, during its recent virtual LASHoff ceremony. LASHoff is a global video competition for NovaLash artists, which…

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Feeling the strain? L’Omni nail brush aims to reduce RSI for techs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 March 2023

Known for its wearable, ergonomic nail prep brushes, Manicure Project has launched its most accessible brush to date: L’Omni. Founded by nail tech, Natalie Havariyoun, Manicure Project aims to reduce…

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Tana Ramsay’s beauty salon hands over operations to Townhouse

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 March 2023

Tana Ramsay’s celeb-approved, luxury London beauty salon, All About The Girl, which scooped the Scratch Star for Retail Salon of the Year in 2013, will be rebranded as ‘Townhouse Northcote…

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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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