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4 ways to reassure clients about the safety of your nail services

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2023

You’ve spent hundreds of pounds on products, hours of time on training courses, and provide nail services that make your clients feel happy. So it hurts to constantly have to…

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Jamba collaborates with Color Dept on smoothie-themed nail polish collection

By Callie Iley | 14 April 2023

Vegan nail polish brand, Color Department., has teamed up with smoothie and juice bar, Jamba, to create the Jamba x Color Dept. nail polish collection, taking inspiration from four iconic…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Norfolk

By Callie Iley | 13 April 2023

Sister duo, Martina and Yvette Parent, opened the doors to The Beauty Hut in July 2021 in memory of their mother, Linda Parent, who they lost to Covid in June…

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Eco-savvy nail spa, The Nail Yard, expands into East Lothian

By Callie Iley | 13 April 2023

The Nail Yard has expanded its franchise with its eco-friendly nail bar on the Archerfield Estate, East Lothian, following the success of its Morningside location. Since the launch of its…

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King’s Coronation nails: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 April 2023

Check out entries to the 12 April 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs to mark the King’s Coronation in May. Each…

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Interested in E-file training? HD Pro Nails adds 3 hybrid courses to education portfolio

By Chloe Randall | 12 April 2023

Hazel Dixon Nail Artist Academy has added three new E-file courses to its education portfolio in a hybrid form.  The courses offer nail pros ABT accredited E-file training in a…

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Embrace new beginnings with these 6 Entity Beauty nail shades

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 April 2023

Entity Beauty has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, New Beginnings. Making up the launch are six sophisticated, seasonal hues embodying the freshness of spring. The shades are: Naturally…

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Finalists announced in nail industry’s 11th Scratch Stars Awards

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2023

An overwhelming number of entries from were submitted into the 11th Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises passion, skill & customer care within the UK&I nail sector. Nail techs, salon owners,…

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Nail Tech Talk: Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas 

By Callie Iley | 8 April 2023

Lover of detailed, hand-painted nail designs, Wolverhampton-based Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas takes a stand against the stigma she’s faced as a disabled nail tech, opening up about her…

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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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