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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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Salon in the Spotlight: Shara Lise Nail Designer, Bristol

By Lorna Brown | 23 March 2023

Determined to continue to pursue her dreams of being a professional nail artist despite her battle with cancer, luxury manicurist and acrylic specialist, Shara Lise Taylor, shares the story of…

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The importance of rules & questions in nail competitions

By Guest Writer | 23 March 2023

Every nail competition has its own set of rules, and rules can change from year to year. Ensuring that you read the rules and understand them perfectly is an imperative…

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The stained glass nail looks you need to try

By Lorna Brown | 20 March 2023

These eye-catching nail designs mimic the thousand-year-old, colourful, intricate art of stained glass windows. Check out our roundup of stained glass-inspired designs below…

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25 out of this world alien nail art ideas

By Callie Iley | 20 March 2023

March 20 is Alien Abduction Day, popularised by a festival in Toronto in 2008. Use this date as an opportunity to create some out of this world nail styles! Check…

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Timely launches mental health training for beauty therapists & hairdressers

By Chloe Randall | 20 March 2023

Timely business management software has partnered with Tom Chapman, founder of wellbeing awareness organisation, Lions Barber Collective, to develop a mental health training masterclass. The two-hour virtual training course will…

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1 in 10 hair & beauty businesses have £1,000 or less in savings

By Chloe Randall | 18 March 2023

According to research by Yell, close to one million small businesses have £1,000 or less in savings, to help them during a downturn in revenue. This equates to 17% of…

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iconic.25 by Vagaro

Vagaro, the business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, is excited to announce the return of iconic.25. The…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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