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Salon in the Spotlight: Arabella Beauty and Training, Hitchin

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2022

Clare Hunt qualified in beauty in 2016 as a mature student, following the birth of her daughter. “Before I was a nail tech, I worked full-time as a college lecturer,…

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20 must-see Hailey Bieber-inspired glazed donut nail ideas

By Callie Iley | 29 December 2022

The glazed donut nail trend, also known as Hailey Bieber nails, have taken social media by storm! The trend took off after Zola Ganzorigt created the nails for Hailey Bieber’s…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2022

By Callie Iley | 23 December 2022

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Shannon Sweet. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail…

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Here’s the festive nail art entries into December 2022’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 23 December 2022

In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festive Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Bare Beauty, East Lothian, Scotland

By Callie Iley | 22 December 2022

Since leaving her former profession in floristry in favour of a career in the beauty industry, Helen Mulloy Reid has sought extensive training to further develop her nail and beauty…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: All I Want For Christmas Is…

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 December 2022

Check out entries to the 21 December nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘All I Want For Christmas Is…’…

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BABTAC announces 2023 Patronage programme

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 December 2022

BABTAC announces 2023 Patronage programme The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology‘s Patronage programme offers businesses the chance to support positive change in the beauty industry, in terms of…

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Beauty advent calendars are most searched-for for calendars in UK

By Chloe Randall | 19 December 2022

Beauty advent calendars are most searched for calendars in UK Research by Beauty Daily has revealed that advent calendars are one of the fastest-growing gifting options in the UK, with…

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Add seasonal sparkles to nails with Jessica’s Million Dollar Moments collection

By Callie Iley | 18 December 2022

Add seasonal sparkles to nails with Jessica’s Million Dollar Moments collection Jessica Cosmetics has expanded its range with the three-piece Million Dollar Moments collection. Available in Custom Colour nail polish…

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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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