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How to find a sustainable building for your nail salon

By Green Salon Collective | 15 January 2023

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose…

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Nail Tech Talk: Abbie-Lea Elliott of Able Nails 

By Callie Iley | 14 January 2023

Cardiff-based tech, Abbie-Lea Elliott, completed her training in March of 2021, dedicating her time throughout lockdown to practise. “I trained on the first course that opened up after Covid, and…

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Top tips for your Self Assessment from HMRC

By Guest Writer | 13 January 2023

The team at HMRC serves up advice for nail techs to help complete your Self Assessment… Whether you are new to Self Assessment or have been completing your tax return…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Ballerina Beauty, Leeds

By Callie Iley | 12 January 2023

Aggie Saruna qualified as a nail technician in 2013, working on a mobile basis and in various salons during the first two years of her career, before setting up a…

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Mint Tint unveils its vegan-friendly Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range

By Callie Iley | 12 January 2023

Mint Tint unveils its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range Mint Tint has expanded its product offering with its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range, with 20 high-pigment shades and nourishing treatments. Four of…

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Glitterbels partners with Irish distributor, Creative Academy

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 January 2023

Glitterbels partners with Irish distributor, Creative Academy The Staffordshire-based nail brand is now distributed exclusively in Ireland by Dublin-based company, Creative Academy. Glitterbels’ range of colour and glitter acrylic powders, hema-free…

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How the Energy Bills Discount Scheme affects the nail & beauty industry

By Chloe Randall | 11 January 2023

How the Energy Bills Discount Scheme affects the nail & beauty industry The government has announced the introduction of the new ‘Energy Bills Discount Scheme’ for UK businesses, charities and…

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The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 January 2023

The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel The professional nail brand has released four genderless luxe-apparel pieces. TGB Apparel features versatile hoodies, joggers, sweaters and t-shirts, which are…

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Petit Townhouse opens at House of Elemis, London Mayfair

By Chloe Randall | 9 January 2023

Petit Townhouse opens at House of Elemis, London Mayfair Scratch Star’s Nail Salon of the Year, Townhouse, has announced the launch of its ninth nail salon, Petit Townhouse Mayfair at…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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