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Behind the Brand: Meet the best friend duo behind Lovelle Salon Wear
Fashion-forward beauty therapist best friends, Nikki Hutchings & Sonia Ghag, designed a range of salon wear to suit the modern beauty pro without compromising on style or comfort. Beauty therapist…
Fancy visiting Tokyo? Take a trip with YOSHI’s 9 bright summer nail shades
YOSHI’s Tokyo collection features nine bold and bright shades ready for summer, inspired by the energy in the city of Tokyo. Offering a range of bright colours, including hues of…
Luxury without a high price tag? Check out Brush On Luxe gel polishes & builder gels
In just three years, Brittany Thwaites has grown her business from a modest home setup to a luxury salon space in the centre of Harrogate. Specialising in gel polish services,…
Nail Tech Talk: Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails
Achieving award-winning success after only a year in the nail industry, Jasmine Wilson of Jazzy AF Nails shares her love for channelling mindful creativity through her bright & bold, psychedelic…
The results: Pro Beauty & The FNP nail competition, Dublin 2023
The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) and Professional Beauty collaborated to host nail competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland on 28-29 May 2023, with eight categories taking place across…
Salon in the Spotlight: Kaitlyn Jay Studio, Newport, Wales
Wanting her Newport-based salon decor to reflect her own personal style, natural nail tech, Kaitlyn Jay, opted for an on-trend, neutral colour scheme. “I love the minimal vibe,” Kaitlyn beams.…
Nail art inspired by tattoos: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 7 June 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: tattoo nails. Each design was…
David Walker-Smith named as British Beauty Week ambassador
Returning for its fifth iteration, British Beauty Week 2023 looks to bring together brands, consumers, the press and policymakers to celebrate ‘The Power of Beauty’ and highlight its influence on…
What is the cuticle & how much can be safely removed in a manicure?
Possibly one of the most debated and controversial topics in the industry, following allergies right now, is the cuticle. What is it, what is living and non-living, and what and…
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Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…
A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…