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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: KATY POTTLE, UK

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Katy Pottle is a nail pro from the UK, residing in Spain, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below……

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: FROUKJE GROENENDIJK, The Netherlands

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Froukje Groenendijk is a nail artist from The Netherlands, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: ERIN PASCHKE, USA

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Erin Paschke is a nail stylist from Oregon, USA, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your…

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Create bright & pastel nail looks with OPI’s 12 summer shades

By Chloe Randall | 1 May 2023

OPI has unveiled its Summer Make the Rules collection, comprising 12 fresh and fun bright, pastel shades. The shades are: I Quit My Day Job – bubblegum pink creme Makeout-side…

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BBCo report highlights role of personal care industry in educating its workforce

By Callie Iley | 30 April 2023

The personal care industry in the UK plays a key role in providing opportunities for education to its workforce, as highlighted by statistics from the British Beauty Council’s The Value…

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Nail Tech Talk: Tayla-Rose McBride of TaylasDream

By Callie Iley | 29 April 2023

Freehand artist, Tayla-Rose McBride, shares the motivation behind swapping tattoo ink & needles for gel products & brushes. Pontypool-based nail stylist, Tayla-Rose McBride, has been a vivid dreamer with an…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Gelledbygeorgia, Evesham

By Carter Rogers | 27 April 2023

Georgia Chamberlain opened the doors to her salon in August 2022 after quitting her teaching job of 5 years. “Creating pretty nails for myself was a hobby of mine, but…

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Super Mario Bros. nail art: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 April 2023

Check out entries to the 26 April 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: Super Mario Bros. Each design…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2023

By Callie Iley | 27 April 2023

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