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Nailympia Germany returns to Beauty Düsseldorf for 2023

By Callie Iley | 20 January 2023

After its successful 2022 debut, Nailympia Germany nail competition returns to Beauty Düsseldorf for 2023. “Nailympia is the leading and most prestigious global nail tech competition worldwide. We look forward…

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Salon in the Spotlight: North Salon & Training Academy, Hartlepool

By Callie Iley | 19 January 2023

Scratch shines the spotlight on nail, hair and beauty salon and training academy, North, based in Hartlepool. Caroline Dean began her nail training in 2000 at her local college, qualifying…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Winnie the Pooh Day

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 January 2023

Check out entries to the 18 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs to celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day 2023, marked on…

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CIDESCO endorses NailKnowledge online learning platform

By Chloe Randall | 18 January 2023

World standard for beauty and spa therapy, CIDESCO International, has approved and endorsed the NailKnowledge virtual learning platform; conceptualised by a team of experts including industry aficionado, Marian Newman BEM.…

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How to make the move to mobile nail work

By Guest Writer | 16 January 2023

Award-winning mobile nailist, Clare Woodcock of The Nail Club, shares practical pointers for starting nail work on a mobile basis… Do you want to make the move to working as a…

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Add length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-On Builder Gel

By Chloe Randall | 16 January 2023

Add length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-on Builder Gel Gelish has launched Brush-On Builder Gel to extend, overlay, build and support the creation of nail art. With a…

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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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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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